The application period for the 2026 Central Coast Impact Scholarship opens March 1, Assemblymembers Dawn Addis and Gregg Hart, co-chairs of the California Legislative Central Coast Caucus Foundation (CLCCCF), have announced.

The Central Coast Impact Scholarship supports students who call the Central Coast home. The foundation began the scholarship to invest directly in local students who are committed to strengthening their communities.

Students from Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Santa Cruz and Monterey counties are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 11:59 p.m. April 30.

“As a former teacher of over 20 years, I know that students thrive when they have a community of support and we created the foundation to be part of that support,” said Addis, assemblymember for the 30th District.

“This scholarship will honor the hard work of students in our region and help bring higher education financially within reach,” she said.

Applications must be submitted online at CLCCCF.org. The website includes eligibility requirements, scholarship criteria, and application instructions.

The California Legislative Central Coast Caucus Foundation was established in 2024 to promote and support education on issues important to California Central Coast communities.