# Graduating Kern County High School Senior Scholarship

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

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/graduating-kern-county-high-school-senior-scholarship
- Provider: Kern Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies, renewable
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ca
- Official page: https://www.kernfoundation.org/students/scholarships/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Graduating Kern County High School Senior Scholarship, provided by the Kern Community Foundation, is designed for students completing their secondary education in Kern County, California. This program serves as a single gateway to dozens of distinct scholarship opportunities managed by the foundation. To qualify, applicants must be graduating seniors from a high school within the county. 

The funding from these scholarships is intended to help students cover the costs of pursuing their higher education goals. Many of the individual scholarship opportunities available through this single application are renewable for subsequent years of study. Recipients also participate in a dedicated support program that includes academic advising, career counseling, and coordination with campus financial aid offices. While the foundation works alongside federal and state financial aid systems to coordinate funding, applicants should check the official page for current dates and specific deadlines. This streamlined process allows local students to access multiple funding sources through one application.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CA
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 12th grade
- Minimum GPA: 2
- Must be a graduating senior from a high school in Kern County, California.

## How to apply

Submit a single online application through the foundation's portal to be considered for multiple scholarship opportunities.

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