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2024-2025

Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars program applications review is ongoing. New Youth onboarding takes place in the Fall & Spring. If you are having trouble or have concerns please contact Promises2Kids at Bradley@promises2kids.org.

Guardian Scholars Program Eligibility and Requirements Information

Thank you for your interest in the Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars program! Guardian Scholars Supports current and former foster youth with mentoring, case management, and a financial scholarship to pursue their educational and career dreams, and advance to complete their vocational training, community college, or university education.

If you are not currently enrolled in school or a vocational program, you remain eligible for the Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars program. We support with enrollment, career exploration & much more.

Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars program applications review is ongoing. New Youth onboarding takes place in the Fall & Spring.

It is recommended that you complete the application in one sitting. If you do not have your essay or documentation ready, please complete as much of the application as you can and then click on the "save my progress and resume later" link located at the top and the bottom of the form. You will be asked to enter your email address and select a password. Once an email and password are provided, a link will be sent to your email. Clicking on the email link and providing the correct password will allow you to access and resume work on your previously saved application.

Required Documentation

Online Application
Ward of the Court Documentation
Transcripts

Program Requirements

On your 18th birthday, you (will be) OR (were) a San Diego County Foster Youth
Must be former or current foster care of San Diego County (age out at 18)
Must meet with your Guardian Scholars Coordinator ONCE a month in person
If you will reside in San Diego, Must participate in ONE of the following types of mentorship:
One-on-one with community mentor or Youth2Youth, must meet 2x a month in person
Cultural or professional groups
Group mentoring
Must maintain full-time enrollment in an academic institution or career program
Must maintain a minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA or maintain good standing in career program
Must maintain a minimum part-time EMPLOYMENT or internship related to field
Must be able to meet deadlines and communicate with Promises2Kids.
Attend required meetings/events such as Program Orientation, Training's, Awards Reception and Holiday events.

Guardian Scholars Pre-Eligibility

On your 18th birthday, you (will be) OR (were) a San Diego County foster youth?

Are you in the process of being adopted or already adopted?

Will you be enrolled in a Master's Degree Program this upcoming fall semester?

Demographic Information

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

Example format: 10/10/1984

Gender

Pronouns

Sexual Orientation

Ethnicity

Phone

Email

Address Information

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Personal Information

Has anyone in your family been in the Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars program?

Have you participated in other Promises2Kids programming (Camp Connect, Something Special, Other)?

Emergency Contact (someone who knows your whereabouts)

First Name

Last Name

Address Line

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Email

Relationship to applicant

If "Other" please describe (emergency contact)

CASA Worker Information

Do you have a CASA Worker?

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Email

Social Worker Information

Do you have a social worker?

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Email

Employment Information

Current Employment Status

Name of Employer/Workplace

Position / Responsibilities

Length of Employment

Hourly Wage

For example: 17.50

How many hours do you work a week?

For example: 25.5

High School Information

Name of the high school you attended

Overall GPA

For example: 3.5

Did you earn a GED/diploma?

Year graduated or will graduate high school

Career Path

Career Interest

College/University Career/vocational training I need support exploring my optionsUnsure at this time

College/University Information

How many years have you been enrolled in college?

Are you the first in your family to go to college?

List the names of college's you've attended

What are your future career goals?

What is the name of college or university you will be attending in fall?

Did you apply for FASFA?

Did you apply for EOP/EOPS?

Degree pursuing

Overall College GPA

For example: 3.5

Declared / Expect Major

Expected graduation date?

List any volunteer experiences you have within the last three years

List any other scholarships you've applied for

Hold down ctrl button on keyboard to select multiple options/values

Other scholarships applied for

Upload Transcripts

Foster Care Information

What county were you in foster care

Age the you entered foster care

You can enter a number or a short description here

Are you in AB12/Extended foster care?

Age you will exit foster care

You can enter a number or a short description here

Type of foster care (select all that apply)

Hold down the command button on keyboard to select multiple options/values

While in foster care I lived in (select all that apply):

Hold down the command button on keyboard to select multiple options/values

Number of foster care placements in which you lived

Please enter a number here like: 5

Upload ward of the court documentation

Essay Information

Thank you for taking the time to complete the Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars application. Below you will find the information necessary to complete the essay portion of the application. We encourage you to be candid and share how Promises2Kids can help you create a brighter future for yourself.

Guardian Scholars Program Requirements:

If available, you must participate in the on campus program that supports current and former foster youth.
Must be former or current foster care of San Diego County (age out at 18)
Must meet with your Guardian Scholars Coordinator ONCE a month in person
Must participate in ONE of the following types of mentorship:

One-on-one with community mentor or Youth2Youth, must meet 2x a month in person
Cultural or professional groups
Group mentoring

Must maintain full-time enrollment in an academic institution or career program
Must maintain a minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA or maintain good standing in career program
Must maintain a minimum part-time EMPLOYMENT or internship related to field
Must be able to meet deadlines and communicate with Promises2Kids.

Your application will NOT be reviewed unless all documents have been received. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Promises2Kids at 858-278-4400.

Writing Your Essay

If you choose to Upload your essay, please follow the steps below.
All essays should be in Times New Roman, 12-size font, and double spaced.
Essays should be NO longer than three pages.
You may not use essays from a previously submitted application.
Please check for spelling and grammar before you submit the essay.

Essay Please make sure that you follow the instructions for the essay portion of the application. Each question must be answered in at least 200 words. Failing to follow instructions could result in a delay of your scholarship application.

1. Please share your journey through San Diego Child Welfare and Foster Care System.
(Please respond in at least 200 words)

2. Provide information on your current status. Are you enrolled in school, vocational or training program? What challenges and successes have you experienced along the way?
(Please respond in at least 200 words)

3. What are your career goals and how do you plan to reach them? Include any specific resources or support you wish to have in achieving those goals.
(Please respond in at least 200 words)

4. What can the Promise2Kids Guardian Scholars program do to help you reach your goals?

(Please respond in at least 200 words)

Essay Please make sure that you follow the instructions for the essay portion of the application. Each question must be answered in at least 200 words. Failing to follow instructions could result in a delay of your scholarship application.

1. What goal[s] have you achieved this year that you are proud of?
(Please respond in at least 200 words)

2. Share your experience & how you've benefited from having a mentor through any of the Guardian Scholars mentoring opportunities such as one-on-one mentor or Youth2Youth, Cultural or professional groups: Leadership Network, Latinx group, Black group, and LGBTQ+ group.

(Please respond in at least 200 words)

3. What Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars program has been the most impactful for you and why?
(Please respond in at least 200 words)

4.In what other ways can Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars Program support you?

(Please respond in at least 200 words)

Upload Essay

Authorization Information

May Promises2Kids use the provided information for publicity purposes?

Do you authorize Promises2Kids to contact the San Diego County Department of Health and Human Services, to verify the information you provided in this application?

How did you learn about the program?

Disclaimer: Promises2Kids uses non-identifying information to track aggregate data and by submitting this application you authorize this use. No personal information will be shared outside of Promises2Kids.

Ineligible for Program

Sorry you do not meet the minimum program eligibility requirements. Please contact Promises2Kids with any questions you may have.

Promises2Kids Phone :
(858) 278-4400

Promises2Kids Email :
info@promises2kids.org