Scholarship Information

Download a Scholarship Application Form at the bottom of this page.

Scholarship Forms must be submitted by mail or fax. Scholarships cannot be processed through the online enrollment system.

Application Requirements

To apply for a scholarship, families must submit the following:

  • 2018 Camp Scholarship/Enrollment Form (Available for download at the bottom of this page at 12:00 noon, on March 5, 2018)
  • $15 processing fee paid by cash, check, or credit card (Visa, American Express, Master Card, or Discover)
  • Proof of eligibility (See Eligibility Information section below)

Eligibility Information

To qualify for a Hands-On Science Camp scholarship, applicants must be able to provide ONE of the following documents:

  • Free/Reduced Lunch: Qualification letter showing participant's first and last name.
  • Medi-Cal/Low-Income Health Insurance: Current dated qualification letter or medical card showing applicant's first and last name.
  • 2016 or 2017 Tax Return form: 1040, 1040EZ, 1040A, etc. to show eligibility for free/reduced lunch based on federal guidelines.

Policies

Please review the following policies before submitting an application:

  • Applicants must provide documentation to verify eligibility. See Eligibility Information section above.
  • Due to limited availability, only one scholarship will be awarded per child, and limited to two scholarships per family.
  • All scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis.
  • Scholarships will not be processed with missing information, including proof of eligibility and/or processing fee.
  • Only one submission will be accepted per applicant. Please do not submit form more than once.
  • Acceptance/denial letters will be e-mailed or mailed 2-3 business days after enrollment has been processed.
  • Cancellation/change policy: The first change will be free of charge. All additional changes will incur a $25 fee per change.

Download the 2018 Camp Scholarship/Enrollment Form

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Scholarship applications are now WAITLIST ONLY

All scholarship funds for 2018 have been assigned, and any new applications will be placed on a waitlist in the order they are received.

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Forms must be submitted by mail or fax. Scholarships cannot be processed through the online enrollment system.

If you have any questions regarding Hands-On Science Camp Scholarships, please contact us at 213-744-7444