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Scholarship Program

DHA 2012 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM

2011 Awardees

2011 Awardees

BACKGROUND:

Employees of Sacramento County’s Department of Human Assistance raise funds annually to award college scholarships to graduating high school seniors living in Sacramento County. This collaborative college scholarship program is available to encourage graduating seniors from low-income families to pursue an education at an accredited college, university, technical or trade school.

Eligibility for scholarships is without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation. Employees of Sacramento County and their families, except for employees working in the classification of student aide, are not eligible.

PURPOSE OF SCHOLARSHIP:

This scholarship is awarded each year to promote:

  • Higher Education
  • Economic Resilience
  • Stronger Communities

NOTIFICATION:

Press Release: High School Grads Heading to College with Scholarships from Sacramento County Employees

Scholarship recipients will be notified by Friday, April 13, 2012. Cash awards will be presented at a ceremony to be held in the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers at 700 H Street (downtown Sacramento) on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

ELIGIBILITY:

DHA Scholarship Program Income Limits 2011/2012 Tax Year
# of Persons INCOME LIMITS
2
$36,052
3
$40,964
4
$45,867
5
$50,788
6
$55,700
7
$63,340
8
$70,980
9
$78,620
10
$86,260
Add per person
$7,640

(All Criteria is Subject to Verification / Proof of Eligibility)

  1. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and resident of Sacramento County.
  2. Must be a graduating High School Senior from the class of 2012 entering a two or four year accredited college, university, technical, or trade school
  3. Must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 2.5
  4. Must be on public assistance or low income. Submit current verification of public assistance
    or IRS tax form 1040 (2011).
    • (See Chart at right)
    • **Posted income limits are based on Earned Income Tax Credit Limits and the 200% Federal Poverty Level Guidelines

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. All applications must include the following:
    • Official sealed high school transcript(s). Copies will not be accepted.
    • Two letters of recommendation from references who can comment on student's leadership/academic abilities (at least one must be from a teacher).
    • Acceptance letter or proof of enrollment. Scholarship check will not be issued until proof of acceptance is provided.
  2. Essays must be typed and have at least 500 words.
  3. Students must title their essay and indicate the essay question they are answering.
  4. Applicant and parent/guardian must sign application.
  5. Application must be postmarked by Friday, March 9, 2012.
  • Applications are available at all DHA Bureaus and the School/Counselor's Office.
  • DHA Scholarship Requirements | DHA Scholarship Application
  • Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Please answer all questions.
  • All information will remain confidential and will not affect the household's financial assistance.

USE OF SCHOLARSHIP:

The DHA Scholarship shall be applied toward educational expenses in any field of study at an accredited college, university, technical, or trade school.

you may have potential entitlement to benefits under a program known as the college fee waiver program. please click on the resource link or contact dha veterans services for assistance at (916) 874-6811.