The new deadline is March 31 at 5 p.m., and applications are available to college-bound high school seniors, college students, and current or former foster students in San Diego and Riverside counties. (Logo via Cal Coast Cares website)

The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has extended the deadline for students to apply for over $150,000 in scholarships.

The new deadline is March 31 at 5 p.m. and applications are available to college-bound high school seniors, college students, and current or former foster students in San Diego and Riverside counties.

The non-profit foundation will award scholarships of up to $2,000 to selected students who are pursuing higher education and have a proven commitment to academic excellence and leadership in the community. Recipients of first-year foster student scholarships will also be eligible for second-year scholarships by continuing to meet the requirements.

To review eligibility requirements and apply, visit https://www.calcoastcu.org/community/cal-coast-cares-foundation/ .