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    Reach Higher Scholarship

    Community Foundation of the North State · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    The Reach Higher Scholarship, provided by the Community Foundation of the North State, is a unique program designed to help younger students start saving for college early. Unlike most traditional college awards that target graduating seniors, this specific opportunity is limited to Shasta County High School freshmen only.

    The program is designed to help local students build financial assets for their future higher education. Because it is administered by a regional community foundation, applicants should expect to complete the foundation's application process. While the scholarship is not directly tied to federal student aid, students pursuing higher education in the United States are generally encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to maximize their overall funding opportunities when they eventually enroll in college. To find out more about the application process and current deadlines, see the official page for current dates.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of California
    • High school student
    • 9th grade
    • Limited to Shasta County High School freshmen only.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    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. Apply online using the specific application link designated for this program on the foundation's website.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Community Foundation of the North State
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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