# College Futures Monterey County

> Amount varies from Community Foundation for Monterey County. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/college-futures-monterey-county
- Provider: Community Foundation for Monterey County (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ca
- Official page: https://cfmco.org/scholarships/college-futures-monterey-county/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The College Futures Monterey County program, administered by the Community Foundation for Monterey County, provides financial assistance and support services to help students achieve their higher education goals. This initiative is designed specifically for low-income students who attend one of the 12 participating high schools in Monterey County, California. The program combines need-based scholarship funding with personalized guidance, including financial literacy resources, to help students navigate the college transition. Recipients are permitted to use the funding to attend any college or university of their choice. To qualify, students must apply for all public financial aid for which they are eligible, which typically involves completing the FAFSA or state financial aid applications. Interested students can apply through the foundation's online scholarship portal or contact a guidance counselor at their participating high school for assistance. For current deadlines, applicants should see the official page for current dates.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CA
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 12th grade
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college
- Open to low-income students attending one of the 12 participating high schools in Monterey County, California.

## How to apply

Students should contact their high school guidance counselor at a participating school to check eligibility and then submit an application through the foundation's online scholarship portal.

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