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FoGP Diversity Scholarships

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 7, 2026

28 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

FoGP Diversity Scholarships

Organization: Friends of Griffith Park

Focus: Supporting students of color pursuing higher education in environmental studies and related fields

Geographic Scope: Los Angeles, California - primarily serves students from North Hollywood High School Zoo Magnet Center

Eligibility:

  • Students of color attending North Hollywood High School Zoo Magnet Center (Zoo Magnet School)

  • Demonstrate academic excellence

  • Show desire to become environmental stewards

  • Pursuing higher education in environmental studies, biology, animal science, or related fields

    • Award Details:

  • Multiple scholarships awarded annually (3+ recipients per year based on 2021-2024 awards)

  • Funds can be used for various higher education financial expenses

  • All applicants receive honorary FoGP membership

  • Selected awardees receive networking and mentoring opportunities

    • Program History:

  • Established in 2021

  • Designed to address racial inequality and make Griffith Park accessible to all Angelenos

  • Past recipients (2024): Students from UC Davis, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara and other universities

  • Continuing Education Scholarship also available for previous awardees

    • Contact Information:

  • Friends of Griffith Park

  • P.O. Box 27573, Los Angeles, CA 90027-0573

  • info@friendsofgriffithpark.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Application opens: First week of January

  • Deadline: First week of May (based on 2023-2024 cycle; previously March 4)

  • Notification of results: April/May

    • Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • Student essay demonstrating commitment to environmental stewardship

  • Academic records/transcripts

  • Statement of educational goals and career aspirations

    • Application Format:

  • Download application from FoGP website

  • Submit completed application by deadline

  • Note: Two application types available - standard scholarship and continuing education scholarship (for previous awardees)

    • Important Notes:

  • Applications must be received by deadline (no late applications accepted)

  • All applicants receive honorary FoGP membership

  • Applicants will be notified of final decision in April

  • Essay should reflect academic excellence and passion for environmental conservation

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    Fields of Work

    minoritiesbipoceducationenvironmental-education

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