More than $23 million in scholarships are available to Merced County students
It’s graduation season at Merced County high schools, which means it soon will be time to start thinking about the future, including college or career training.
To that end, more than $23 million in CalKIDS Scholarships remains available for Merced County students.
About 77% of Merced County public high school students are eligible for scholarships worth up to $1,500 to help pay for college or career training, according to a CalKIDS news release.
The money can be used to cover qualified education expenses including tuition and fees, required books and supplies, and computer equipment, according to CalKIDs.
Administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board, under the State Treasurer’s Office, CalKIDS is the nation’s largest child development account program.
Public school students will need their 10-digit Statewide Student Identifier, which can usually be found through the student’s school portal (or it can be requested from a school).
