Millions of dollars in scholarships are available to high school students. Here's how to get funding
Key takeaways
- The scholarships are administered through the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program under the state treasurer’s office.
- Unlike many other scholarships, students are eligible for the funds without having to submit an essay, meet a minimum GPA or provide recommendation letters.
- Their business ties began years before a school-district manager allegedly steered work to executive’s company in exchange for kickbacks, LAUSD lawsuit claims.
Seniors get ready for the Maywood Academy High School graduation ceremony at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park on June 12, 2025. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) By Karen Garcia Staff Writer Follow May 13, 2026 3:44 PM PT 5 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
With only about a month left before graduation, eligible high school seniors across Los Angeles County still have time to claim scholarship funding worth up to $1,500 to pay for college, trade school or other education expenses.
The scholarships are administered through the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program under the state treasurer’s office. It’s an account program that was created in 2022 to make it easier for students and families to afford higher education and other career programs.