BELL GARDENS SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The City of Bell Gardens is awarding the Class of 2026 Bell Gardens High School Seniors a merit scholarship.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The City of Bell Gardens will provide scholarships for eligible Bell Gardens residents who are in the 12th grade and in pursuit of higher education. The scholarship can be used towards the payment of class registration, transportation, textbooks, or school supplies.
AWARDS
1st place - $4,000
2nd place - $3,000
3rd place - $2,000
Honorable Mention -$1,000
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
-Must be a Bell Gardens resident.
-Must be a High School Senior
-Must provide high school transcripts.
-Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
-Must submit a completed application and essay.
Submission due date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Applications are available online at:
www.bellgardens.org or at the following locations:
-Bell Gardens Veterans Park - 6662 Loveland Street
Monday - Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
-John Anson Ford Park - 8000 Park Lane
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
For additional information call the:
Recreation & Community Services Department at (562) 806-7654
Please email applications to: bgrecreation@bellgardens.org
or drop them off at Bell Gardens Veterans Park Office - 6662 Loveland Street.
Download Scholars Program Application.
Download Scholars Program Flyer.
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The City of Bell Gardens is awarding the Class of 2026 Bell Gardens High School Seniors a merit scholarship.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The City of Bell Gardens will provide scholarships for eligible Bell Gardens residents who are in the 12th grade and in pursuit of higher education. The scholarship can be used towards the payment of class registration, transportation, textbooks, or school supplies.
AWARDS
1st place - $4,000
2nd place - $3,000
3rd place - $2,000
Honorable Mention -$1,000
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
-Must be a Bell Gardens resident.
-Must be a High School Senior
-Must provide high school transcripts.
-Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
-Must submit a completed application and essay.
Submission due date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Applications are available online at:
www.bellgardens.org or at the following locations:
-Bell Gardens Veterans Park - 6662 Loveland Street
Monday - Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
-John Anson Ford Park - 8000 Park Lane
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
For additional information call the:
Recreation & Community Services Department at (562) 806-7654
Please email applications to: bgrecreation@bellgardens.org
or drop them off at Bell Gardens Veterans Park Office - 6662 Loveland Street.