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Overview

Kern Futures Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Kern County, California

Eligibility:

  • Graduating high school seniors

  • Planning to attend 2- or 4-year accredited college or university

  • Kern County residents
  • Key Information:

  • One simple application may be considered for dozens of scholarships

  • Many scholarships have renewal opportunities

  • In the 2017-2018 school year, more than $620,000 was awarded in scholarships to 334 students throughout Kern County

  • Close to one-third of awards went to graduating high school seniors
  • Contact:

  • Scholarship Coordinator: Britny Boos

  • Email: britny@kernfoundation.org

  • Phone: 661.616.2605
  • Organization:

  • Kern Community Foundation

  • Address: 5701 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 110, Bakersfield, CA 93309

  • Phone: 661.325.5346

  • Website: kernfoundation.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Go to the Kern Community Foundation website home page
    2. Navigate to Students > Scholarships
    3. Complete the online application
    4. Submit application during the designated application season (typically December 1 - March 2 for high school seniors)

    Note: Contact Britny Boos at britny@kernfoundation.org or 661.616.2605 for more information and current application deadlines.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationcollege-prep

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