Don Knabe Safe Surrender Scholarship

This scholarship program assists individuals who were safely surrendered as infants under the California Safe Surrender law in Los Angeles County and subsequently adopted. Established by a former Los Angeles County Supervisor, the initiative aims to support these individuals as they pursue higher education. Recipients can use the funding to cover educational expenses at various accredited institutions across the United States, including community colleges, vocational or trade schools, and four-year universities. Eligible candidates must submit their applications within a specific three-year window after reaching their seventeenth birthday. The award is designed to provide financial assistance for one academic year, with the exact funding amounts determined by the total volume of applicants and the resources available in the scholarship fund during the selection cycle.