Scholarship Opportunity

CalKIDS Scholarship Account

Offered by ScholarShare Investment Board

The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) automatically creates scholarship accounts for eligible California children and students. Eligible participants simply need to claim their account before using the funds for qualified higher education expenses.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelElementary School, Middle School, High School Freshman, High School Sophomore, High School Junior, High School Senior

Eligibility

  • Be eligible under the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program.
  • Children born in California on or after July 1, 2022 are automatically eligible.
  • Many eligible California public school students also qualify based on state education records.
  • Meet the applicable CalKIDS eligibility requirements.

Requirements

  • Claim the CalKIDS Scholarship Account.
  • Verify identity using the required student or birth information.

How to Apply

  1. 1Visit the CalKIDS website.
  2. 2Check eligibility.
  3. 3Claim the scholarship account.
  4. 4Use the funds for qualified higher education expenses when eligible.