Vocational Grant Application 2026 "*" indicates required fields EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your InformationName* First Last Date of Birth* Month Day Year Address* Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Phone*Email* Name of High School / College / Trade School*Graduation Date*Latest Cumulative High School / College GPA (unweighted):Minimum Required GPA Score of 2.0 (Transcripts Required).A: What career are you planning to pursue, and what inspired you to choose this path?*B: Is there a demand for this profession in your local community? If awarded this grant, how do you plan to use the funds?*C: List the colleges or trade schools to which you have applied and indicate whether you have been accepted. Additionally, provide details on any funding you have received, including the source and amount.D. Do you have any additional comments or information for the committee? (You may include details about part-time work, hobbies, clubs, or volunteer activities.)Your UploadsE. In addition, please upload letters of recommendation from at least two (2) adults who are not family members. Letters may be from an employer, teacher, minister, priest, youth leader, school counselor or other adults.* Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 3. F. Please upload an essay up to two (2) pages, double-spaced, explaining why you are a good candidate for this grant. Career aspirations: discuss your future career goals and how the grant will help you achieve them. Highlight any relevant skills, experiences, or certifications that will contribute to your success. Challenges: Share a time when you faced an obstacle or conflict, and how you overcame it or gained the skills needed to succeed.*Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB. G. Please upload proof of Santa Fe Springs residency (such as your California Driver’s License or a parent’s utility bill) or documentation showing enrollment at a school located in Santa Fe Springs.*Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB. Application and grant rules:All applications must be submitted by Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Up to one grant will be awarded per year to recognize an individual’s talent and interest in vocational fields related to trade careers. The fields include, but are not limited to, automotive technology, cosmetology, culinary arts, electrical work, HVAC, healthcare, plumbing, welding, or a related vocational industry. Applicants must be a high school senior or college student currently pursuing vocational/trade education and must reside in Santa Fe Springs or attend a school located in Santa Fe Springs. Proof of residency will be required and is subject to verification. Any falsification of information on this application is subject to disqualification, termination, and repayment of the grant. Minimum Qualifications: Proof of residency in the city of Santa Fe Springs or attending a school located in Santa Fe Springs. Copy of most recent transcript(s) showing a minimum GPA of 2.0 (Applicant must be a High School Senior or currently enrolled in college or trade school) Essay explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this grant (up to two pages double-spaced) Two letters of recommendation from adults who are not family members. College or Trade School(s) to which applications have been submitted and/or accepted. Active participation in extracurricular activities and demonstrated leadership qualities. The grant monies provided by the Santa Fe Springs Chamber/League Youth Enrichment Fund, "The Vocational Grant" are a gift and are always subject to funds availability. The grant amount will not exceed $1,500 in any year. Applicants are not restricted in the grant application process for one year; however, they must apply annually for reconsideration. The grant may be presented to the same applicant for a period not to exceed four years.We understand these requirements and affirm that this Application is true and correct.* Yes - we understand. Signature of Applicant:*Date:* Month Day Year Signature of Parent or Guardian:(If under 18 years of age)Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
