Scholarships
Applications & Guidelines
Fact: "Over the course of their lifetimes, Californians with a high school diploma will earn $934,000, compared to those with a B.A. who will make $1,240,000." — Campaign for College Opportunity, Return on Investment, 2005
Undergraduate Scholarship
Marin Education Fund provides undergraduate scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per academic year to students with significant financial need who are enrolled in a minimum of 9 units per semester. The scholarship is renewable for up to six years for students who demonstrate academic progress.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be attending an accredited or state-approved school and enrolling in:
- An undergraduate program leading to an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or teaching credential
- At least one semester or two quarters during the academic year
- A minimum of 9 units per term
- Marin County residency
- Demonstrate financial need
Application Requirements:
- A completed Undergraduate Scholarship application. Follow the link to apply for the Undergraduate Scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Application Deadline:
The deadline for the 2008-09 undergraduate scholarship has now passed.
Professional and Technical Training Scholarship
students enrolled in training programs working towards license or certification who demonstrate significant financial need. The scholarship ranges from $1000 to $5000 depending on the student’s enrollment status for the year. The scholarship helps to cover the cost of tuition, cost of living, and educational expenses such as books and equipment.
Application Requirements:
Professional & Technical Training Scholarship Application. Applications are available through our website or in our San Rafael office.
- Professional & Technical Training Application & Guide
- Professional & Technical Training Application & Guide (Spanish)
- School Verification Form
Application Deadline:
Our next funding cycle begins July 1, 2008 for programs during the 2008-09 academic year. You may submit your application beginning July 1, 2008. Applications are accepted on a rolling deadline.
Child Care Scholarship
Marin Education Fund provides child care scholarships ranging from $500 to $9,000 per child for parents who are enrolled in college. The scholarship is renewable annually for provided that the parent maintains satisfactory progress.
Eligibility:
- Marin County residency
- The parent must be attending an accredited or state-approved school and enrolled in a minimum of 6 units
- The parent must be working towards their first bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, license or certificate
- Children must be under the age of 11 and attending a licensed child care facility
Application Requirements:
Applications are available through our website or in our San Rafael office.
- Childcare Scholarship Application & Guide
- Spanish Childcare Scholarship Application & Guide
- Proof of Enrollment Form
- Provider Verification Form
- A copy of the child care provider’s license
- A W-9 form completed by the child care provider
- A copy of your 2007 tax return
Application Deadline:
We accept applications on a rolling deadline and recommend that the parent submits their application at least two months in advance of their start date.
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