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United Friends of the Children ~ College Sponsorship Program

Find out how transfer students can apply for a $9,000 college sponsorship!
United Friends of the Children is committed to ensuring that current foster youth have
access to a high quality education and the opportunity to pursue their goals. The College
Sponsorship Program offers students $3,000 a year for up to three years for college-
related expenses, as well as ongoing support graduation from college.

Eligibility
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Have/had an open case with the Los Angeles County foster care system (DCFS) or a
suitable placement with the Los Angeles County Department of Probation;
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Be a community college student on track to begin a four year college or university
on a full-time basis in Fall 2009 or Spring 2010;
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Be age 23 or younger; and
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Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher as of January 2009.


Referral Process

Please provide the following information when making a referral by e-mail, fax, or phone:
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Student’s full name, address, phone number, and date of birth
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Name of college and anticipated date of graduation
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Cumulative GPA based on the most recent reporting period
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Referring party’s name, phone number, and organization

Refer by April 15, 2009. Upon receiving a referral, UFC will mail the College Sponsorship
application directly to the student. Completed applications are due April 20, 2009.

For more information or to submit a referral, please contact:
Lizeth Hernandez at 213.580.1857 or lizeth@unitedfriends.org.

United Friends of the Children

1055 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1955 * Los Angeles, CA 90017 * Fax: 213.580.1820

“UFC’s Sponsorship Program has literally saved my life. When I thought everything I worked so hard for was going down the drain, they encouraged me to believe in myself and prove that I am stronger than the obstacles
presented before me.” – UFC Student