Cal Coast Cares awards $200K in student scholarships
A California Coast Credit Union branch Image via calcoastcu org In a major boost for students across Southern California the Cal Coast Cares Foundation has awarded more than in scholarships to local students including current or former foster youth as it continues its mission to advocacy academic achievement and district engagement The scholarships are aimed at college-bound high school seniors foster youth and current college students helping them pursue higher development with fewer financial hindrances Recipients were selected for their strong academics leadership qualities and commitment to arrangement Foster students who meet academic milestones will also be eligible for continued endorsement in their second year of college This scholarship means so much to me reported Charlotte Lourey a Valhalla High School senior heading to UCLA It will allow me to follow my dreams of studying history literature politics and philosophy and help me eventually attend law school and focus all my capacity on higher tuition The awards reflect the foundation s commitment to investing in students who show promise both in and out of the classroom Providing scholarships is more than just financial aid stated Penney Newell Cal Coast Cares Foundation Manager It s an capital in their futures their foreseen and the positive change they ll bring to our communities In addition to learner scholarships the foundation also supports local educators Earlier this year it awarded in grants for classroom projects in STREAM subjects Science Instrument Reading Engineering Art and Math reinforcing its belief in the power of innovative teaching Since its founding in the Cal Coast Cares Foundation has awarded more than million in scholarships and grants helping ensure that students and teachers across the region have the tools they need to succeed To view the full list of scholarship recipients or learn more about the foundation s work visit here The Cal Coast Cares Foundation is a registered c nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting schooling leadership and opportunity throughout the San Diego and Riverside County communities
