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    Kern Futures Common Scholarship Application

    Kern Community Foundation · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This common application program matches students with multiple local scholarship opportunities administered by the foundation. It is designed for graduating high school seniors and continuing college students who are pursuing higher education at accredited community colleges, four-year universities, or career and technical schools within the United States. While most opportunities require residency in Kern County, there are select opportunities for students in neighboring counties who are pursuing specific fields of study. The application evaluates candidates based on various criteria, and not all available awards are based on financial need or academic perfection, making the program accessible to a wide range of local applicants.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of California
    • High school student or Undergraduate
    • 12th grade or College 1st year or College 2nd year or College 3rd year or College 4th year
    • GPA of 2.00 or higher
    • U.S. citizen or Eligible noncitizen or DACA or state Dream Act student
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college, technical or trade school
    • Primarily for graduating high school seniors and continuing college students from Kern County. A specific agriculture scholarship is also open to graduates from Merced, Kings, Fresno, and Tulare counties. Undocumented and California Dream Act students are eligible to apply.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    Yes, in later years if you stay eligible
    Merit-based
    Not stated
    Need-based
    Not stated
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Complete and submit the single online application form through the foundation's online portal using an up-to-date web browser.

    Provider and source

    Provider
    Kern Community Foundation
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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