Gaining Ground Scholarship Program

Scholarship Requirements

• Must be a senior, or first year college student
• First time High School applicants must be a senior in high school and be scheduled to graduate in the current school year
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for Independent Advantage graduates and 2.5 for general applicants
• Must be going to college/university/technical school at least "part-time" (equivalent to 6 units or more)
• Must be planning to attend a
  • 4-year college or university, or
  • 2-year community college, or
  • An accredited vocational or technical school

Application Materials

Before you apply, you'll want to prepare the following:

• One letter of recommendation from a teacher, school official, or academic mentor.
• An official copy of your high school or college transcript(s)
• Copy of acceptance letter AND proof of enrollment from educational institution if possible.
• A Personal Statement Essay

BUSD, Providence HS, Burbank Housing Corp & DIY girls are not affiliated with Gain FCU and are separate entities.