Apply to Guardian Scholars

GSP Participant Eligibility

To be eligible for the Guardian Scholars program, you must be:
  1. A student who is admitted to SJSU
  2. Enrolled at least part-time (6 units) at SJSU
  3. A current or former youth who experienced Foster Care or identify as
    • Dependent/Ward of the Court
    • Under Legal Guardianship
    • AB12 Eligible
    • Independent Student Status as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

  4. GSP applicants must have a complete application that includes
     a dependency or ward of the court letter to verify that you were in care.

    *EOP acceptance is no longer required to apply to Guardian Scholars
Please reach out to us for application information: 
guardianscholars@sjsu.edu