According to the non-partisan California Budget and Policy Center, the cost of higher education within the California State University system has increased 1300% over the past four decades.
The True Cost of College: Community College Students
Category: Scholarships
Needs-Based Scholarships Strengthen Our Region
Learn how needs-based scholarships help low-income and first-generation San Diego students prepare for, pay for and persist through college.
Why Scholarship Programs Are So Vital to the Region
Five San Diego scholarship recipients shared how the Community Scholars Initiative has impacted their lives.
Improving Academic Access & Achievement
Donors, volunteers, students and their families came together to recognize the powerful impact of philanthropy at The San Diego Foundation 2018 Scholarships Celebration.
Community Colleges Lead Charge to Provide Higher Education for Underserved Students
In recognition of Community College Month, learn how local community colleges make higher education more accessible and inclusive for San Diegans.
Don’t Forget to Apply for Scholarships During the Holiday Season
Whether you plan to attend a community college, four-year university, career/technical school, teaching credential program or graduate school, the Community Scholarship Program has opportunities for you.
J.A. and Flossie Mae Smith Plant Seeds for Youth to Flourish
Since 1973, the J.A. and Flossie Mae Smith Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships.
Education is Opportunity: Scholarships for 901 Students
Local philanthropists, students and families came together at our annual Scholarships Celebration to recognize the impact of The San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship Program.
Scholarship Season is Upon Us. Are You Prepared?
In recognition of National Scholarship Month, Community Scholarships Program Director Danielle Valenciano shares tips and resources to help students prepare for their best application possible.
Infographic: How to Send 829 Students to College
Scholarship programs are critical for our youth and the future of San Diego’s economy. This infographic shares our Community Scholarships Program’s impact for the 2016-2017 academic year.
