TeenNow California Scholarships

2012 Scholarship Applications

TeenNow California (formerly the California Alliance Concerned with School Age Parenting and Pregnancy Prevention) was organized in 1971 to serve as an advocate for the school-age parent in the State of California. The membership is composed of educators, social workers, health care providers, parents, policymakers and others committed to helping pregnant and parenting teens cope with new life challenges. TeenNow California has been awarding scholarships since 1985.

Scholarships for expectant and parenting students are awarded by region.  A $300 Regional Scholarship Award will be given to a senior in each of the 8 TeenNow regions. Each regional applicant will then compete for the STATE Scholarship of an additional $500. One $500 scholarship is available for teens in leadership roles in adolescent health.

Deadline: March 30, 2012

Eligibility Requirements (for expectant or parenting teens scholarship):

  • Male and female high school graduating seniors who are expectant or parenting

  • Currently attending a high school within the state of California

  • Planning to pursue further education or training after high school

  • Sponsorship by a current TeenNow California member

EACH APPLICANT MUST BE SPONSORED BY A CURRENT TEENNOW CALIFORNIA MEMBER. If your sponsor is not sure whether they are a current member, please contact tnca@teennowcalifornia.org to check our membership records. Any applicant who does not have a current member as a sponsor will be disqualified. To find a potential sponsor in your area, contact us at tnca@teennowcalifornia.org. To become a member click here.

Eligibility Requirements (for teens in leadership roles in adolescent health scholarship):

  • Male and female high school graduating seniors who volunteer or work in the field of adolescent reproductive health within the state of California

  • Currently attending a high school within the state of California

  • Planning to pursue further education or training after high school

  • Sponsorship by a current TeenNow California member

EACH APPLICANT MUST BE SPONSORED BY A CURRENT TEENNOW CALIFORNIA MEMBER. If your sponsor is not sure whether they are a current member, please contact tnca@teennowcalifornia.org to check our membership records. Any applicant who does not have a current member as a sponsor will be disqualified. To find a potential sponsor in your area, contact us at tnca@teennowcalifornia.org. To become a member click here.

Good Luck!!

2011 Scholarship Winners

Here is a list of our 2011 winners and their winning essays!

Statewide and Region 3: Nikia Durgin

Region 2: Ronessa Alford

Region 4: Lindsay Nicole Pasquotto

Region 7: Ruben Martinez

Region 8: Asia Jackson

Leadership Award: Elizabeth Jeronimo

There were no applicants for regions 1, 5, or 6

 
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