CalKIDS Program

This month, take a few minutes to see if your child already has a CalKIDS Scholarship. These are funds that can help support college or career training. Join our free webinar on May 28 at 11:00 AM PST to learn how to check, claim, and make the most of these resources. RSVP today at CalKIDS.org.

Jordan High School seniors claimed more than $50,000 in CalKIDS Scholarships during a CalKIDS Senior Claim Day held as part of Senior Signing Day. 🎓✨ The event combined celebration with action, giving students on-site support to access funds already set aside for their college or career training. By the end of the day, more than 100 seniors had claimed scholarships to help power their next steps after graduation!

Thank you Glendale Unified School District for partnering with CalKIDS to open doors for students and families by connecting them with early college savings opportunities! By raising awareness and increasing access to a CalKIDS Scholarship, GUSD is helping reduce financial barriers, build confidence around higher education, and strengthen college-going pathways.

Engineer today, astronaut tomorrow 🛠️🚀Chef next week, architect after that 🏛️🍳Their dreams may continue to change but being able to support them in those dreams is important. Check to see if your child already has a CalKIDS Scholarship at CalKIDS.org!

Thank you to the San José Cal-SOAP team for being trusted advocates for opportunity, college readiness and economic mobility in communities across California! We’re proud of our partnership, as we continue to increase college access and help students navigate the path to higher education. Together, we’re strengthening a powerful message to families: your child’s future matters and there are real resources available to support it.

Big news, California… 900K CalKIDS Scholarships have now been claimed! 🎉 That’s 900,000 California children who now have real financial support, up to $1,500, for their higher education journey. Not sure if your child has a scholarship? They might! Over 60% of California public school students already have one; and every child born in California on or after July 1, 2022 has one too. Check and claim their future now at CalKIDS.org!

Many California families are surprised to learn their child already has money set aside for their future. With a CalKIDS Scholarship, your child could get up to $1,500 for college or career training. This Financial Literacy Month, take a moment to find out. Join our free webinar on April 23 at 11:00 AM PST to learn how to check. RSVP at CalKIDS.org.

This Tax Day, go beyond filing. Take the opportunity to invest in your child’s future with a CalKIDS Scholarship. You don't want to leave money behind. Claim their scholarship at CalKIDS.org!

Governor Gavin Newsom
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma's Office
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