Apply for a Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in applying for a Friends of Parks and Recreation Scholarship. The Winter/Spring Scholarship application is now open. Explore below for more information!

Eligibility & Income

Applicants must:

Have an existing WebTrac Account
Be a verified City of Santa Cruz Resident. For more information on verification of residency, click here
Have a household annual income below $102,723 and/or be able to describe a severe or temporary financial hardship (e.g., job loss, major medical expense)

** Priority consideration is given to applicants with proof of current MediCal enrollment.

Application and Required Documents

Please ensure these items are included:

Completed Application Form
- Online Application
- Paper Copy Applications (English(PDF, 1MB) / Spanish(PDF, 278KB))
Home Address Verification Document
Copy of MediCal Benefit Card (if applicable)

Submitting Your Application

Paper copy applications can be submitted:

Via Email:
parksandrec@santacruzca.gov

In Person:
323 Church St.,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Award Guidelines

The scholarship award is flexible and is calculated based on the total fees for the specific programs listed in your application.

The award is not a fixed dollar amount. To ensure funds serve the maximum number of eligible children, a seasonal maximum award limit is determined after the application period closes. We encourage you to list all programs your child is interested in to receive the maximum benefit they qualify for.

After Submitting Your Application

You will be notified of your award by email.
A credit for the awarded amount will be applied to the family member's WebTrac account.
You must register your child in the program (online, in-person, or by phone).
Program enrollment is first-come, first-served.
Review the Helpful Hints Guide(PDF, 460KB) on using a scholarship award to register.