Investing in our Future

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The Backer Family Scholarship Program

The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation is proud to invest in the educators of the future. Since 1995 the foundation has awarded over $250,000 in scholarship funds to local graduating high school students who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career related to education.  

Applying for a Backer Family /

SCV Education Foundation Scholarship:


The 2024 Application Period is open from February 5th to April 5th

Thank you for your interest in applying for a SCV Education Foundation Scholarship. To complete the process, click on the 3 icons below and follow the instructions.

 

Student Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded to students whose personal goals, college major and declared career path indicate future success in a field related to education.  The foundation funds a minimum of $5,000 each year. That amount may be given as a single award to one student or may be distributed as multiple awards to several students at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.

High school graduates entering any college as a full-time student in pursuit of a four-year degree are eligible. This includes students who plan to attend a community college first. Applicant must be attending college in 2024/2025 as a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree related to a career in education. Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States, living in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Funds will be refunded to the winners upon presentation of proof of payment for tuition, books, computer, dormitory rent or other eligible expenses deemed appropriate by the foundation board.

 

Our 2021 Scholarship Winners: