Share A CalKIDS Story

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Share A CalKIDS Story

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Share A CalKIDS Story

Share Your CalKIDS Story

Your experience can help other California families learn about CalKIDS. This form is quick, simple, and takes just a few minutes to complete. You can share as much or as little as you’d like. Uploading a photo or video is optional.
Thank you for taking the time to share your story.

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Name(Required)

Tell Us About Your Experience

Use the space below to share your CalKIDS story. For example:

  • How has CalKIDS helped you, your family, or your community?
  • Has participation encouraged you to explore other scholarships for yourself?
  • Has participation encouraged you to start a ScholarShare 529 Account?
  • Was claiming or using your CalKIDS Scholarship easy?
  • If you've already used your CalKIDS funds, how did it help pay for college or career training expenses?

Add a Photo or Short Video

If you’d like, you can upload a photo or a short video describing why CalKIDS is important to you (30 seconds or less).
This is completely optional.

Accepted file types: jpg, png, mp4, mov, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Permission to Share(Required)
I hereby grant the ScholarShare Investment Board (SIB), as administrators of the CalKIDS Program, and its marketing partners as well as its contractors, permission to use my submission, name, voice, image and likeness in a print, photograph, video, or other digital media (“Media”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without additional payment or other consideration. I understand and agree that all Media will become the property of the SIB and will not be returned. I hereby irrevocably authorize the SIB to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute the Media for any lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the Media. I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge the SIB from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.