CEDAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC.
Since CEDAR Foundation was ready to plant its own American “roots,” it established its own self-managed programme, the CEDAR SoCal Scholarship Programme. It was designed to provide promising but often overlooked high school graduates from the region with support necessary to attend college. Providing multi-year bursaries or scholarships to youth meeting academic and need-based criteria, CEDAR is filling a “gap” in educational opportunities. Along with financial
support, CEDAR staff serve as advisors, encouragers and problem-solvers to the approximately 100 young men and women each year who are in colleges across the nation.
WHAT IS THE CEDAR SoCal SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME?
The CEDAR SoCal Scholarship programme is a 4-year, undergraduate “last dollar” scholarship and mentoring programme. As a “last dollar” scholarship, students receive financial assistance from CEDAR to help bridge the funding gap between the actual cost of attending college and the amount of scholarships and financial aid that students receive. CEDAR SoCal Scholars receive a laptop computer, tuition assistance, all textbooks/school supplies, housing and transportation as determined on a case by case basis. The average award is valued at $5,000 per year per student.
In addition, CEDAR SoCal Scholars remain in communication monthly with programme directors who assist with the ongoing challenges students face during their post-secondary journey, plus they attend CEDAR events each year.
WHO ARE THE CEDAR SoCal SCHOLARS?
CEDAR SoCal Scholars are chosen to be part of the programme because they have a singular focus and goal – to obtain a University degree. They will work hard to achieve their goal, and will persevere when faced with challenges. They are sometimes the first in their families to attend University.
They have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in high school and are legal U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A CEDAR SoCal SCHOLARSHIP?
Only students who are referred from our selected schools and partner programs are eligible to apply.
No student shall be denied a referral for a CEDAR SoCal Scholarship based upon the student’s race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.