Scholarship Program

Scholarship Application Process

Impact100 Greater Sacramento is pleased to offer scholarships to community members who may need financial assistance to join our organization.  We value all our members.

Guidelines:

  • The application acceptance period opens December 1, 2024 and closes January 5, 2025.  Dates are subject to change without notice.
  • Currently, only full scholarships will be offered.
  • Scholarship recipients can be awarded full scholarships for a maximum of two years.  The years do not have to be sequential.
  • An applicant not awarded a scholarship may reapply in subsequent years.  A recipient awarded a scholarship in year 1, who does not receive a scholarship in year 2, may reapply.
  • If a recipient is granted a scholarship for year 2, they will be encouraged to start a payment program for membership for year 3, beginning in March of year 2. A payment program for a third year is not required.
  • Recipient must be able to participate as an active member in one focus group and attend at least two events during the scholarship year.
  • Members and past members may apply.
  • Scholarships are private and confidential unless the recipient gives Impact100 Greater Sacramento permission to use their name and scholarship status for our marketing.
  • Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Review Committee and Board of Directors.

If you have any questions, email info@impact100greatersacramento.org.  

eligibility requirements

  • Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and identify as a woman.
  • Applicants must live in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, or El Dorado Counties.
  • Applications must be received within the application acceptance period of December 1, 2024 through January 5, 2025.  Dates are subject to change without notice.

faqs

When will the scholarship recipient be notified?
– The scholarship recipient will be notified by the February 10th.

How do I apply for the scholarship?
– The application will be accessed by the button above.

 

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