Scholarship Application Process

Kids’ Chance of California (KCCA) provides college scholarships to the children of California workers who have been severely or fatally injured in a workplace-related accident. KCCA awards as many scholarships as the current year’s funding will allow.

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Step 1: Determine If You Are Eligible:

Age Requirement

Will you be between the ages of 16 and 24 on July 1, 2026?

 

 

Family Eligibility

Are you the child of a worker who was seriously or fatally injured in a work-related accident in California?

 

 

Workers' Compensation Eligiblity

Was the injury or death covered by California Workers’ Compensation?

 

 

Education Enrollment

Are you planning to enroll in, or are you currently enrolled in, an accredited college, university, or technical school?

 

 

Step 2: Gather Your Documents:

Financial Aid Documentation

  • KCCA Financial Aid Form
    • Download here and ask your school’s financial aid office to complete it
  • FAFSA Submission Summary
    • You will upload this document as part of the application
  • For Re-Applicants Only:
    • Fall 2026 tuition bill showing your financial aid package.
    • Most recent college transcript (unofficial accepted).

 

 

California Workers' Compensation Documentation

Obtain Settlement documentation such as:

  • Acceptance of Workers’ Compensation Claim from Adjuster
  • Settlement Approval Documents
  • Findings and Award by a Workers’ Compensation Judge

 

 

School Enrollment

  • Obtain proof of enrollment or acceptance from your school

 

 

Step 3: Complete Your Application by May 18, 2026:

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What Happens Next?

Applications are reviewed by the Kids’ Chance of California Scholarship Committee. Award recipients will be notified directly. Scholarships are paid directly to the student’s school.