Guardian Scholars Program
The Guardian Scholars Program supports current and former foster youth who are in college by providing access, maintaining a support network that promotes academic success, personal development, and connecting students with their potential to become successful and productive world citizens.
About
The Guardian Scholars Program supports current and former foster youth who are in college by providing access, maintaining a support network that promotes academic success, personal development, and connecting students with their potential to become successful and productive world citizens.
Eligibility
- Former foster youth/ Non-Minor Dependents
- and/or ward of the court
- Orphan
- Adopted
- Legal Guardianship
- Unaccompanied homeless youth (McKinney Vento students)
Benefits and Services
- School supplies
- Develop a system of accountability around identifying and achieving goals
- Provide a community of belonging and opportunities to build relationships with other students in the Guardian Scholars Program
- Emergency Grant (up to $500)
- Assistance with registration
- Faculty or staff mentor
- Personal Care Pantry
- Computer lab with free printing
- Cultural exploration activities
- Laptop Loan Program
Give
You can help the Guardian Scholars Program fulfill its vision and mission by giving a few ways:
- Donate new dorm warming items for incoming students (bedding, towels, organization items, laundry items, etc)
- Monetary donations
Make a donation to support the mission of the Guardian Scholars Program by contacting our Retention Advisor, Karla Gallo kgallo@csumb.edu for these exciting opportunities!
“GS has connected me with communities I would’ve never explored. Glad to call this program my safe space.” – Emerald, Business Major

Contact Contact Us
Phone: 831-582-5042
Email: Send an email
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8a.m - 5 p.m