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David P. and Margot Shinnamon Bach Scholarship

Offered independently by Sacramento State Guardian Scholars Program

California State University-Sacramento$2,000California

About this scholarship

A $2,000 endowed scholarship for Sacramento State undergraduates in the Guardian Scholars Program, which supports former foster youth. The annual application closes in early March (most recently March 2).

Who can apply

Full-time Sacramento State undergraduates who are former foster youth involved with the Guardian Scholars Program, with at least a 2.0 GPA.

Every scholarship in this directory is exclusively for current or former foster youth. Read the sponsor’s own eligibility rules before you start — they decide who qualifies.

How to submit your application

  1. 1. Check the deadline. Tuesday, March 2, 2027.
  2. 2. Gather your documents. Use the checklist to the side so you are not scrambling at the last minute.
  3. 3. Open the sponsor’s application. The button below takes you straight to Sacramento State Guardian Scholars Program. Your application is submitted there, directly to them.
  4. 4. Save your confirmation. Keep the confirmation email or reference number, and follow up with the sponsor if you do not hear back.
Start your application on Sacramento State Guardian Scholars Program’s site

Opens the sponsor’s own application. Thank a Teacher does not receive applications and never collects or stores any of your information.