“The education and empowerment
of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all.”
Our 2024 Application Window is now closed.
The Process
Download your application to the right.
Fill out the application.
Create a short essay.
Gather other required documentation.
Submit your application by mailing a hard copy to the address below.
All applications will be considered that have been postmarked by March 15, 2024.
Winners will be contacted by email and announced on this website in June 2024.
mailing address
Justice for Kristin Smart Scholarship
KSS Scholarship Committee
2819 West March Lane, Suite B-6, #336
Stockton, California, 95219
About
Scholarship Background
Kristin Smart graduated from Lincoln High School in Stockton, California in 1995. She was a college freshman at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo from 1995 to 1996. She was a young woman who embraced life, sought new adventures and looked forward to exploring the world’s nature and architecture. Unfortunately, her dreams were lost when she was abducted in 1996 and has been missing since. Her family hopes this scholarship aids in the passing of her aspirations onto other young women. The female recipient of this scholarship should share Kristin’s passions for nature and travel. We invite high school senior applicants who are pursuing education in architecture, international studies, law enforcement, or criminal justice in an effort to build safer communities, to please apply today and share your story.
Scholarship Criteria
Graduating female Senior from San Luis Obispo or San Joaquin county
Plans to attend a 2 or 4-year accredited college or university in 2024.
3.25 or higher cumulative GPA
Evidence of Community Service
Interest in a Career in Architecture, Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement or International Studies
Awardee must show evidence of acceptance to a 2 to 4-year college prior to accepting the award.
In the event that an awardee attends a California 2-year college, the award will cover actual tuition, fees, and books. (Not to exceed amount of minimum award)
Award
2024 award recipients will receive a one-time, minimum cash grant of $4,000 USD
To those who have donated to this cause:
Thank you to all who continue to hold Kristin in their hearts. Your sustaining financial support helps empower deserving young women to pursue their educational and career goals denied to Kristin. We know without question that Kristin would be honored by your generosity and support.