The First Steps Toward College: Created by the State of California to expand access to higher education through savings.

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Joined August 2022
The ScholarShare Investment Board just released its Annual Report, taking a closer look at how we’re helping more Californians connect to their CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts. See the work happening behind the program and the impact it’s making! calkids.org/wp-content/uploa…
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Meet Maya and Claire, our Youth Ambassadors spreading the word about free money for college and career training through CalKIDS! Students can receive a CalKIDS Scholarship worth up to $1,500 toward their future. Check if you or your child has one now at CalKIDS.org!
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Every student deserves the opportunity to see what their future can become. For Deputy Treasurer Stephanie Tom, higher education didn’t just shape her career; it helped shape the person and public servant she is today. @CalTreasurer
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This could be your child. 🎓If you haven’t claimed their CalKIDS Scholarship yet, don’t wait. Claim it today at CalKIDS.org
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Higher education can open doors, create possibilities and give students something powerful: hope. As a counselor and advocate for CalKIDS, Priscilla Grijalva knows that when we invest in California’s children, we’re investing in their dreams and the communities they’ll shape.
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A future teacher. A future engineer. A future artist, entrepreneur, scientist or leader. Every journey is different, and every dream deserves support. CalKIDS supports California students with scholarships of up to $1,500. All you have to do is claim it at CalKIDS.org
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Complete the two listed LifeCents lessons between Oct 1–31, 2026, and you could earn a $25 reward added to your CalKIDS Scholarship Account by Dec 31, 2026. Get started at CalKIDS.org. Eligibility restrictions apply. See website for full Terms and Conditions.
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Since CalKIDS launched in 2022, more new families have been opening ScholarShare 529 accounts year over year, building a savings habit and giving their little ones a head start on their future. We’re proud to see CalKIDS helping CA families take steps toward saving for education!
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Calling all education professionals! We’re hosting live webinars covering the tools and resources you can use to help students claim their CalKIDS Scholarship.  Register for your time slot today: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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Your child may already have a free CalKIDS Scholarship that can help support future college or career training costs. Join our free webinar on September 29 at 11:00 AM PT to learn how easy it is to check for and claim your child’s scholarship. Register at CalKIDS.org
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