The qualifying individual must have been employed for at least six months as of the application due date and work a minimum average of 12 hours per week. All applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA for high school or undergraduate study or a 3.0 GPA for graduate study. Recipients may reapply for a maximum of four years of funding.
Please see the chart below for the award sizes based on the type of school and course load. Full-time is considered 12 or more credit hours per semester, and part-time is considered fewer than 12 credit hours per semester.
Four-year College or University |
Full-time |
$13,000 |
Four-year College or University |
Part-time |
$6,500 |
Two-year Community College |
Full-time |
$4,000 |
Two-year Community College |
Part-time |
$2,000 |
Business or Vocational Schools |
Varies |
$10,000 |
GED Program and ESL Courses |
Varies |
Cost of the program or courses |
Recipients are selected without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, marital status, familial status, gender identity, economic circumstances, and/or veteran status.
Please note: CFSA policy prohibits the disbursement of scholarships to for-profit educational institutions. If you intend to enroll or currently study at a for-profit institution, your application will not be eligible for these scholarships.