By California Student Aid Commission
The Cal Grant Competitive Awards provide financial assistance to California residents who demonstrate financial need and academic merit. This scholarship is designed to support students who are pursuing higher education but have not received a Cal Grant Entitlement award, thus benefiting a diverse range of students in California.
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Applicants must be California residents, meet general Cal Grant eligibility requirements, and have a GPA that meets the minimum threshold. Additionally, applicants must complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application and cannot have been awarded a Cal Grant Entitlement award.
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To apply, students must complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application and ensure they meet the eligibility criteria. Applications are then scored based on various components, and only the top 13,000 scores will receive the award.