The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is now accepting applications for the 2026 SCAG Scholarship Program.

Presented in partnership with the California Transportation Foundation, this program awards nine $4,000 scholarships to high school or community college students in the SCAG region.

Students in any field of study are invited to apply, with preference for applications demonstrating a commitment to community, regional, or urban planning, civil engineering, political science, public administration, sustainable development, or related fields.

Program Requirements:

• Resident within the SCAG region and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Graduating high school senior or two-year community college student
• High school grads must immediately enroll in higher education
• Candidates must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher

Application Materials:

• 500-word personal statement describing your interest in community, regional, or urban planning, civil engineering, political science, public administration, sustainable development, or other related fields and career goals
  
  
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals not related to you and who can attest to your leadership ability and interest in public service
  
  
• Transcript(s) from the school in which you are currently enrolled (community college students must provide both high school and community college transcripts)
  
  
• Completed online application

All materials must be submitted by 5pm Friday, March 20th

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