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Adopt a Fifth Grader

    Adopt a Fifth Grader was established in 2007 for residents living in Lake County or Medocino County, and attending a Lake County or Medocino County school. The award provides a $25 check and a certificate awarding them a $1,000 scholarship to attend Medocino College. Students must come from a low socio-economic background and must be high achieving. Awards are on a first-dollar basis. The program is funded by private donors and donations.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2007

    Website Links 

    http://foundation.mendocino.edu/adopt-fifth-grader

    Promise Typology Category 

    First-dollar community college programs

    State 

    California

    Residency Requirement 

    County

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    County High School

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    Yes

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    Yes

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    First Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    Does not require

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    No

    Program Offers Support Services 

    No