Apply for a Scholarship

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Thank you for your interest in applying for a Friends of Parks and Recreation Scholarship. The Winter/Spring Scholarship application is now closed.  Information for Summer Scholarships will be available mid-March, please monitor this page for updates.

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

Applications will be made available when the Summer Scholarship round opens in mid-March.

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.

 

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