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 Title : 1) What is a Sacramento County scholarship? (1)
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| A Sacramento County scholarship is a financial award for a student to further their education and is not required to be repaid. It is funded by employees and participating community members.
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| Title : 2) How do I apply for the scholarship? (1)
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| - Go to the Application tab of the Sacramento County Scholarship website.
- Click the link to download the application.
- Submit the application and the required documents to DHA-Scholarship-Applications. Please review checklist attached to the application to ensure that all requested documents are submitted.
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| Title : 3) Who is eligible for the scholarship? (1)
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| - Students currently living in Sacramento County.
- Students who are seniors in high school and will be graduating with the class of 2026.
- Students entering a two- or four-year accredited college, university, or technical/trade school.
- Students who have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5.
- Students who are on public assistance or low income.
You can view the income limits on the Eligibility tab of the Sacramento County Scholarship website.
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| Title : 4) Do I need to be enrolled in college to apply for the scholarship? (1)
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| You do not need to be enrolled in college to apply; however, you will need to provide proof of application and acceptance letter in order for your application to be complete. Furthermore, if you are chosen to receive a scholarship, you must provide proof of enrollment before the funds are issued.
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| Title : 5) I don’t have a printer. How can I access the scholarship application? (1)
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| - You may ask for help printing a hard copy of the application at your local school resource center or counselor's office.
- You can email DHA-Scholarship-Applications. Be sure to leave your full name, phone number, mailing address and preferred email address.
- You can also print for a reasonable price at your local library.
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| Title : 6) Can someone else apply on behalf of the student? (1)
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| No, as part of the scholarship procedure, we require that students apply for themselves, using their own words and experience.
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| Title : 7) Can I receive other scholarships if I receive a scholarship from Sacramento County? (1)
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| Yes, there are other resources that can be applied for in addition to the Sacramento County scholarship. You can view some of these resources on the Resources tab of the Sacramento County Scholarship website. |
| Title : 8) What should I do if my questions isn't listed here? (1)
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| If you have any other questions, feel free to email us at DHA-Scholarship-Applications. Be sure to leave your full name, phone number, mailing address and preferred email address and someone can get back to you within 5 business days. |
