# CalKIDS – Barstow Community College

> Amount varies from Barstow Community College. Rolling deadline.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/calkids-2
- Provider: Barstow Community College (College)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Rolling deadline
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ca
- College: [Barstow Community College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/barstow-community-college-184)
- Official page: https://www.barstow.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/calkids-scholarship
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 7, 2026

## About this scholarship

This state-sponsored initiative helps families kickstart their savings for higher education by establishing college investment accounts for young children. Originally launched to support newborns in California, the program automatically sets up accounts with initial seed deposits and potential financial incentives. It has since expanded to include eligible public school students in the first grade. The program operates in conjunction with the state's official tax-advantaged college savings plan to make future college education more accessible. Because eligibility is determined using official data from state public health and education departments, families do not need to register or make any financial contributions to participate. Parents can access their child's account online to monitor the investment's growth or choose to opt out of the program entirely if they prefer.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CA
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Program automatically registers eligible California newborns and eligible public school first-grade students using state department records.

## How to apply

No application is required as enrollment is automatic based on state health and education records. Families can register online at the program's official portal to view and manage their accounts.

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