Interest Form for the RTS Career Readiness Scholarship Program for the 2027-28 Academic Year

Interest Form for the RTS Career Readiness Scholarship Program for the 2027-28 Academic Year

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Submit this form to express interest in the RTS Career Readiness Program for the 2027-2028 academic year!

The RTS Career Readiness Program is designed to unlock your potential by providing you with the coaching, connections, and community you need to launch your career and graduate. We are interested in learning more about you, your career goals, and how you think RTS can help you.

RTS Scholars receive:
Access to Scholarship Funding: RTS Scholars receive a monthly Basic Needs Scholarship for program participation to be used toward gas, groceries, books, tuition, etc. (Current RTS Scholars received a $5,000/per year scholarship. | 2027-28 Scholarship Amount: TBD)
Career Development and Navigation: Tailored 1:1 coaching to help you achieve your professional, personal, and academic goals.
Cool Job and Internship Opportunities: Gain invaluable real-world experience and build up your resume.
Community of Peers: Connect with fellow RTS scholars and alumni.
Wellness Support and Mental Health Resources: Support for mental health and well-being.
ELIGIBILITY
The program is designed to be a 3-year program, where we ideally begin to work with students after their first year of undergraduate studies until their graduation. Because of this, RTS has a strong preference for applicants who meet the following eligibility:
System-impacted background (such as Foster system / Foster care, Kin Gap Care, Adopted, Institutionalized group home, Legal guardianship, Wards of the court, Unaccompanied homeless youth, or similar experiences)
Pursuing a bachelor's degree at a California-based school
Current first-year and/or graduation date of Spring 2030
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Application Timeline:
Application Opens: Fall 2026
Application Deadline: Winter 2027

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Questions? Email: apply@readytosucceedla.org

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Your First Name

Your Last Name

Your Preferred Email

Your Preferred Phone Number

Have you had foster care status or are you a *systems-involved youth?
*systems-involved youth: Foster system / Foster care, Kin Gap Care, Adopted, Institutionalized group home, Legal guardianship, Wards of the court, Unaccompanied homeless youth

YesNoUnsureOther

What is your current School Type?

I attend a 4-year College or UniversityI attend a 2-year Community College

Why are you unsure or other?

Please briefly explain.

What School Will You be Attending in Fall of 2027?

For UCs type "UC." For CSUs type "CSU." If your campus is not listed above when typing it, please type "Other College."

What is the Other College?

What Month and Year did you start college?

Please list the term and year. (i.e. August 2025)

What will your Class Standing be next Fall 2027?

First YearSecond YearThird YearFourth YearFifth Year or AboveTransfer StudentOther or UnsurePlease note: Due to the structure of our program, RTS has a strong preference for applicants who are currently in their first year of their undergraduate studies, and/or are on track to graduate in Spring 2028 or later. However, all class standings are still welcome to apply!

Why is your Class Standing Other or Unsure? Please elaborate below.

Tentative Graduation Month
We know this can change, but as of now, what month do you anticipate graduating?

Tentative Graduation Year
We know this can change, but as of now, what month do you anticipate graduating?

What is your graduation year?

What is your Major?
We know this can change, but as of now, what is your current or expected major(s)? If you are undecided, please write "undecided."

How did you hear about RTS? Check all that apply.

Guardian Scholars Program EOPRTS Program Presentation/RTS presented on my campusI attended an RTS Information Session (Virtual/Zoom) Project Dorm Room (PDR)Career CenterFrom a friend/peer who is a current RTS ScholarFrom a friend/peer who is a former RTS Scholar/AlumniAnother organizationSocial MediaRTS WebsiteOther

If you selected "other" for the question above, please elaborate below.

If you selected "From a friend/peer who is a current or former RTS Scholar/Alum", please name drop them below.

This is the interest form and you will be sent the application link once it opens! Be sure to also name drop them when you submit your *actual* application so your friend gets a referral credit.

If you selected "another organization", please name drop them below.

PLEASE NOTE:
This form is an interest form for the 2027-28 RTS Program. After you submit this interest form, you will be sent the APPLICATION LINK as soon as the application formally opens.

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