Applications & Guides
Undergraduate Scholarship
Application Deadline:
- The deadline will be March 2, 2010.
10,000 Degrees 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:
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 students 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 will be available through our website or in our San Rafael office when the next funding cycle opens on July 1, 2010.
Application Deadline:
The 2009-2010 application is now closed. The funding cycle for programs during the 2010-2011 academic year begins July 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Child Care Scholarship
10,000 Degrees 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
- Childcare Scholarship Guide
- Spanish Childcare Scholarship Application
- Spanish Childcare Scholarship 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 2008 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.
“I would like to thank you for your unconditional support; not only have you helped me financially, but you have also provided me with the motivation to continue with school.”
Mayra, St. Mary’s College
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