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 mid April 2013. 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 17, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY:
DHA Scholarship Program Income Limits 2012/2013 Tax Year
| # of Persons | INCOME LIMITS |
|---|
Posted income limits are based on Earned Income Tax Credit Limits and the 200% Federal Poverty Level Guidelines |
| 2 | $36,920 |
|---|
| 3 | $41,952 |
|---|
| 4 | $46,984 |
|---|
| 5 | $52,016 |
|---|
| 6 | $57,048 |
|---|
| 7 | $64,968 |
|---|
| 8 | $72,888 |
|---|
| 9 | $80,808 |
|---|
| 10 | $88,728 |
|---|
| Add per person | $7,640 |
|---|
(All Criteria is Subject to Verification / Proof of Eligibility)
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and resident of Sacramento County.
- Must be a graduating High School Senior from the class of 2013 entering a two or four year accredited college, university, technical, or trade school
- Must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 2.5
- Must be on public assistance or low income. Submit current verification of
public assistance or IRS tax form 1040 (2012). (See Chart at right)
