City of Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program
The mission of the scholarship program is to assist in reducing financial barriers of entry to the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program and provide youth with access to build their ocean skills, physical fitness, and beach safety awareness.
Eligibility Requirements:
*The 2027 applicaton period is not open yet.*
Income Eligibility
Youth applicant may qualify for free tuition if ANY of the following criteria are met:
- Parent/guardian of youth applicant currently receives benefits from CalFresh, CalWorks, Medi-Cal, or the FCC Lifeline Program.
- Parent/guardian currently receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from the Social Security Administration.
- Parent/guardian of youth currently receives HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program benefits or other income assistance benefits from a California Public Housing Authority.
- If youth applicant is a foster child who is the legal responsibility of the welfare agency or court.
- Parent/guardian receiving veteran benefits offered by the Department of Veteran affairs that are similar/equivalent to those programs described above will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Youth applicant must:
- Be age-eligible for the current NBJG Program.
- Take and pass one of the current March Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Swim Tests.
- Be a legal dependent of the guardian listed on this application.
- Be a year-round resident of the State of California.
- Understand and agree to the attendance and participation policies.
- Comply with all other Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program rules.
Award of Funds
A qualifying application does not guarantee a scholarship award. Scholarships are based on availability of funds and apply for one summer of the program. Scholarships may be capped at 20 awards per program year.
If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the amount of scholarships available, scholarships will be awarded via a randomized lottery system and/or may be limited to one full scholarship per family.
No personal information about scholarship applicants/recipients will be shared.
Scholarship Application
The 2027 scholarship application is now open. APPLY HERE FOR A 2027 SCHOLARSHIP
Applications due by March 23, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. (PT). Applicants will be updated on their scholarship status by March 31, 2027.
For scholarship questions please email NewportJG@nbfd.net
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