Frequently Asked Questions – Scholarship Program
Who is eligible to apply?
General scholarship program: Sons, daughters, or other non-spouse legal dependents of active or retired (living) CHP employees, uniformed and non-uniformed, are eligible to apply for our general scholarship program. Applicants must be currently attending or planning to attend a post-secondary institution (college, university, or trade/technical school). Please see full eligibility requirements for further details. Fallen Hero scholarship program: Sons, daughters, spouses or other legal dependents of CHP officers killed in the Line of Duty (as listed on the official Fallen Heroes page on the CHP’s web site) are eligible to apply for our Fallen Hero scholarship program. The official CHP Fallen Heroes are listed here.
How do I apply?
You must apply online through our scholarship application link during the application period which is January 15 – March 15 each year. We only accept online applications – no paper applications.
When does the CHP 11-99 Foundation begin accepting applications?
The application period opens on January 15 of each year.
When is the deadline to submit my scholarship application?
March 15 is the deadline to submit your online scholarship application, and you have until April 15 for us to receive your official transcript.
I was awarded a scholarship – now what?
If you were awarded an 11-99 scholarship but have not received your check yet, we probably still need your enrollment documentation. Once we receive proof of enrollment, your award check will be issued and mailed to the address which you provided. You have up until Dec 31 of that same calendar year you were awarded a scholarship to send in your enrollment verification so you can claim your check.
Is my scholarship renewable?
No – you must re-apply each year in order to receive another award for the next school year. Please review eligibility requirements for term limits on how many years you can apply/be awarded as it differs for Fallen Hero applicants vs general scholarship applicants.
What will I need when I am filling out my scholarship application?
Contact info for applicant and CHP employee, as well as CHP employee ID, division/office the employee currently works out of/is located nearest to (if retired), and their official authorization/consent, financial and/or income information from previous year and current year for applicant and parent(s) or guardian(s), and your official transcript showing current GPA and enrollment information.
How is my application scored and who scores it?
Your application is scored based upon academic performance (GPA) and financial need. Award decisions are made by the CHP 11-99 Foundation scholarship committee. Award amounts vary from year to year, and are dependent upon total funds allocated and available to the scholarship program.
When will I be notified about the status of my application?
You will be notified in early June via email or letter whether or not you have been awarded a scholarship.