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
Over 130 foster youth honored at 19th Annual Graduation Event
UFC and its community partners honored the academic achievements of L.A. County foster youth at the annual Celebration graduation ceremony on June 4, 2008 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Of the over 130 youth graduating from high school and continuing on to college, 34 received a total of $435,000 in scholarships from UFC. Mike Epps served as the emcee, and Jurnee Smollett, Tameka Jacobs, John Hill, and two former foster youth were guest speakers at the ceremony. Over 800 graduates and their families and friends as well as community supporters enjoyed the evening program and reception catered by Patina.
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
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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
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Celebration 2008 Student and Sister Overcome Hardship
Los Angeles Times - June 14, 2008
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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