The 2024 Richmond Promise Scholarship is NOW OPEN for Richmond residents!

Eligible students can apply for the community-wide scholarship of $1,500 that is renewable for up to 4-6 years (depending on a student’s path and petition). The scholarship can be used at any 2-year, 4-year, or Career Technical Education (CTE) post-secondary institution.

To be eligible for the Richmond Promise Scholarship, you must:

• Be a resident of the City of Richmond or North Richmond (i.e. have a Richmond home address)
• Graduate or have graduated from an eligible high school within the West Contra Costa Unified School District boundary area or received your GED/high school equivalency this academic year, last academic year or the year prior
• Have attended an eligible high school at least 9th-12th grade consecutively
• Complete the FAFSA/Dream Act by the time you enroll
• Submit a Richmond Promise Scholarship application by the application deadline

Additionally:

• Students can apply for the scholarship up to two years after obtaining their high school diploma/equivalency and up to the age of 24 as of the deadline in the year a student applies to the scholarship
• Students who pursue military service must apply within two years of high school graduation or receiving their equivalency but are exempt from the 24-year age limit.
• Students who pursue military service may defer their scholarship for up to 8 years as long as proof of service is provided.

Due to the significant issues with the release of the new FAFSA in early 2024, we will not ask applicants to submit their FAFSA Student Summary (FSS) or CA Dream Act (CalSAR) report with the Richmond Promise scholarship application in 2024. Instead, applicants will be required to sign a commitment to submit the appropriate report if they are awarded a scholarship.

Ready to apply? CLICK HERE to submit your application today.

Want to learn more? Visit richmondpromise.org/scholarship and check out our FAQ.

Have more questions? Email scholarships@richmondpromise.org for more information.