California – California’s ScholarShare Investment Board recently revealed that over two million high school graduates and college students are now qualified for CalKIDS Scholarships in an action targeted at increasing access to higher education. Designed to help youngsters approaching college or career training, these scholarships—which can run up to $1,500—mark a major advance in educational equity and opportunity.
Designed specifically for Californian public schoolchildren, the CalKIDS program is the biggest of its kind in the country. It provides financial aid for a variety of school costs, including tuition, books, supplies, even computer equipment. The initiative, which started in 2022, has given scholarships totaling around $1 billion to help students reach their academic and career goals.
Under the direction of State Treasurer Fiona Ma, the ScholarShare Investment Board has partnered with high schools, school districts, community organizations, and financial aid offices throughout the state to guarantee broad knowledge and accessibility of this initiative. With almost 100,000 new scholarships claimed during a recent four-month back-to-school campaign, their efforts already show notable outcomes…