Scholarship Distribution 2019
The Stockton Scholars program is the following simple commitment to young people in the City of Stockton: If you want to pursue higher education, tuition and fees will not be a barrier.
FAQ’s
We will accept ONE of the following as proof of enrollment:
- Copy of full-time class schedule for Fall 2019 semester
- Receipt of housing or financial aid deposit for Fall 2019 semester
- Copy of statement of intent to register for enrollment in Fall 2019
We will also need EACH of the following documents:
- A PDF copy of your completed FAFSA or Dream Act Student Aid Report
- A copy of your final transcript from the Lincoln, Lodi, or Manteca Unified School District high school you attended Please note: For Stockton Unified School District students, your GPA will be verified directly with your school district
- Ensure your contact information is updated in Smarter Select with: your current address, a personal non-school district email address, and an updated phone number for us to contact you
Grants will be disbursed on the timeline below.
Student Verification Deadlines | In-Person Scholarship $ Pick-up Date | Scholarship Mail Date | College/University or Trade School |
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June 21, 2019 | July 8 & 9, 2019 | July 10, 2019 | • UC/CSU/4-year • UOP • Trade Schools |
August 1, 2019 | August 21 & 22, 2019 | August 23, 2019 | • SJDC • All |
September 16, 2019 Final Deadline |
September 26 & 27, 2019 | September 30, 2019 | • SJDC (late registration) • All |
A. For students who plan to attend University of Pacific (UOP) or San Joaquin Delta Community College, the funds will be distributed into your financial aid account and will be applied directly to any necessary school costs. Per the agreements between Stockton Scholars and these institutions, additional financial aid should not be impacted from other scholarships or grants.
B. For students attending all other Stockton Scholars approved 2 year, 4 year colleges/universities or trades schools, a check in the amount of your scholarship will be mailed to you directly. Please ensure your contact information is updated by June 21, 2019 in our Smarter Select portal to ensure your money is sent to the correct location.