Celebration Graduation
Honoring the academic achievements of foster youth.
Since 1990, this annual event has recognized foster youth who graduate from high school with a 2.8 grade point average or higher and plan to attend a college, university, trade or vocational school. All of the foster youth participating in Celebration receive college sponsorships in varying amounts.
UFC awards 30-40 college sponsorships with a combined value of over $450,000 per year for up to five years, to help offset the financial burden of college.
Past Events
Graduates Celebrate in Style
The 21st Annual Celebration Graduation event was held at Walt Disney Concert Hall to honor the achievements of foster youth graduating high school and heading to college. Nearly 130 students participated in the graduation ceremony, hosted by Paul Rodriguez with celebrity guest speaker, Jada Pinkett Smith. Over 500 guests, including friends and family members of the graduates, UFC staff, board and volunteers and community learders, turned out for the event and enjoyed a catered reception by Patina. UFC hosted a pre-reception and presented 40 students with sponsorships totaling more than $600,000. They will receive support and services from UFC for the next 4-5 years during their college experience and beyond.
Save the Date
Celebration Graduation
June 4, 2013 - Walt Disney Concert Hall
This 24th annual event honors the academic achievements of foster youth.
For Los Angeles high school seniors with a GPA of 2.8 and above and plans to attend college or trade school in the fall.
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In the News
Celebration Graduation
Foster children achieve excellence despite diversity
Daily News - June 7, 2012
Celebration Graduation
180 foster kids receive college scholarships
ABC7 - June 7, 2011
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A Graduation Full of Inspiration
Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky - June 8, 2010
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Foster Kids Beat the Odds and Celebrate in Style
NBC Los Angeles - June 4, 2009
Celebration Graduation
Celebration 2008 Student and Sister Overcome Hardship
Los Angeles Times - June 14, 2008
Celebration Graduation
Foster Youth Honored at UFC's 19th Annual Graduation Event
KABC News - June 5, 2008
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Foster Youths Forge a Proud Path to Success
Los Angeles Times - June 8, 2007