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
22nd Annual Celebration Graduation
Hosted by Mario Lopez, a record number of 180 foster youth participated in the graduation celebration at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Presented by UFC in partnership with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the Los Angeles County Departments of Children and Family Services and Probation and the Teague Family Foundation, this event celebrates the academic achievements of foster youth in Los Angeles graduating from high school and continuing on to college. UFC presented over $600,000 in college sponsorships so foster youth can receive the financial support and guidance they need to attend and graduate from 4-year colleges.
Save the Date
Celebration Graduation
June 7, 2012 - Walt Disney Concert Hall
This 23rd 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.
In the News
Celebration Graduation
180 foster kids receive college scholarships
ABC7 - June 7, 2011
Celebration Graduation
A Graduation Full of Inspiration
Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky - June 8, 2010
Celebration Graduation
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
Celebration Graduation
Foster Youths Forge a Proud Path to Success
Los Angeles Times - June 8, 2007