Provided by California Student Aid Commission
Need-based educational grant for dependents and spouses of California peace officers, firefighters, law enforcement, and Department of Corrections employees who lost their lives or were totally disabled in the line of duty. Award is up to the Cal Grant amount or the student’s verified unmet need; available up to four years.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
June 30, 2027
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Be a dependent or spouse of an employee who lost his/her life in the line of duty or was totally disabled as a result of an accident or injury in the performance of duty in specified professions
Specified professions include California peace and law enforcement officers; employees of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Division of Juvenile Justice; firefighters and Tribal Firefighters
Dependent means the children (natural or adopted) or spouse at the time of the death or injury
Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
Be currently enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate program at a Cal Grant eligible school
Demonstrate financial need
Submit LEPD application and required documentation for each award year
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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