Y2L Scholarship Programs
About
For more than 30 years, our foundation has awarded over $2 million in scholarships to deserving students in Kern County to continue their education at their respective institutions of higher education. In addition, we provide guidance and support services to ensure that the scholars make a successful transition to college and excel once they are there.
Y2LEF Scholarship Application
Scholarships Available:
College Dream Fund Scholarship
Future Leaders Scholarship
Jake Cavazos Memorial Scholarship
Porfirio and Angelita Morales Memorial Scholarship
Maria Esther Cardenas Mesa and Jose de Jesus Sanches Damian Memorial Scholarship
Ivan Melendez Memorial Fund Scholarship (NEW)
Victor Santiago Memorial Fund Scholarship (NEW)
Service & Education Awards:
Service and Education Award in Memory of Javier Lozano
Extended Deadline:
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Please note: Certain domains such as "kernhigh.org" cannot access the application.
Please use a personal email address.
Access to the scholarship application requires signing into a Google (Gmail) Account.
*For questions or concerns, contact our scholarship team at
scholarship@y2lef.org or (661) 374-8817 ext. 107
Y2LEF Scholarship Demonstration in English and Spanish
Frequently Asked Question
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I apply?List Item 1
Complete the application on the link and complete it by April 26, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Do I have to be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for a scholarship?List Item 2
No, in fact, the College Dream Fund Scholarship is only open for undocumented high school seniors. If funding allows, current undocumented college students will also be considered.
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How are students selected?List Item 4
Successful candidates are selected based on a comprehensive evaluation considering academic potential, personal background, (i.e. program participation, low-income, first generation, extracurricular activities, etc.) personal statement, and official letters of recommendation. A group of Kern County professionals evaluate all completed applications. Once they have been evaluated, we then begin our rigorous process of selection, which is based on a scoring system rubric.
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When will I know if I am selected to receive an award?
Notification dates will vary. Most notifications will be announced during the month of May . Appropriate email and/or letter notifications will also be delivered.
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Will I be notified if I do not receive an award?
Yes. All notifications are sent via email once the selection process has been completed to the address applicants applied with.
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If I am selected for a scholarship, when should I expect my disbursement?
Scholarship awards are contingent upon proof of full-time enrollment and financial aid awards letter for the entire academic year.
Awards are disbursed directly to the awardees educational institution 4 - 6 weeks after you submit proof of enrollment. Please contact us at scholarship@y2lef.org with any additional questions.
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Why can't I access the application?
Certain domains such as kernhigh.org place restrictions that are incompatible with our scholarship form. Please use a personal email to access the application. Devices linked to certain domains may create the same issue.
Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that the next generation of Kern County students have the opportunity to go to college.
Contact Info
1701 Westwind Dr., Suite 129
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 374-8817
EIN# - 77-0398516
Email: info@y2lef.org