San Diego County Citizens' Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by San Diego County Citizens' Scholarship Foundation
San Diego County Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation provides need-based awards to students entering college for the first time as full-time undergraduates within San Diego County.
About the foundation
- The foundation is overseen by community volunteers who donate their time to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Founded in 1963, the organization has awarded more than $2 million to help thousands of students make the transition from high school to college.
- In 2016, 96% of every dollar spent by the foundation was distributed directly to students as scholarships.
- The foundation’s policy is to allocate 100% of monetary donations to student scholarships; operational costs are covered through the annual budget and are not paid from donated funds.
Eligibility requirements
- Must have lived in San Diego County for the 12 months prior to applying.
- Must be a first-time college student.
- Must graduate from a San Diego County high school in 2026.
- Must intend to enroll at a college or university in San Diego County for the 2026–27 academic year.
- Must plan to attend full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours).
- Must demonstrate financial need.