Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (employee-funded, African American Caucus) · Varies · Past, check next cycle
Who qualifies
Currently lives in Sacramento County
Graduating high school senior (class of 2026) entering an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or technical/trade school
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
On public assistance or meets DHA Scholarship Program income limits
Note: Employees of Sacramento County and their families are NOT eligible
Documents required
Official stamped high school transcript
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: currently lives in sacramento county; graduating high school senior (class of 2026) entering an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or technical/trade school; minimum cumulative gpa of 2.5. This award asks for a transcript, so give those pieces real time rather than rushing them. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.