Learn how the Community Scholarships Program and Community Scholars Initiative help hundreds more low-income and first-generation students prepare for, pay for and persist through college.
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4 Ways to Maximize CARES Act Charitable Giving Deductions in 2020
Find out how the CARES Act encourages individuals and corporations to help nonprofits providing support to those impacted by COVID-19.
San Diego Scholarships Strengthen Equity in Education
Read inspiring stories about students who received scholarships through the Community Scholars Initiative.
The San Diego Foundation Awards a Record $3.3 Million to More Than 1,000 Students Pursuing Their College Dreams
The San Diego Foundation today announced $3.3 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 students who will be attending college during the 2020-2021 school year. Among the new 2020 recipients, 63 percent are first-generation college students and 83 percent are from low-income households, based on Expected Family Contribution data.
The San Diego Foundation Helps 934 Students Pursue Their Higher Education Dreams with More Than $2.8 Million in Scholarships
The San Diego Foundation announced the award of more than $2.8 million in scholarships to 934 students pursuing higher education during the 2019-2020 school year.
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.
The San Diego Foundation Helps 876 Students Pursue Higher Education with More Than $2.6 Million in Scholarships
The San Diego Foundation today announced more than $2.6 million in scholarships to 876 students pursuing higher education during the 2018-2019 school year.
Barbara Monroe: From Hollywood Star to Community Hero
A Hollywood star during the silent film era, Barbara Monroe established a legacy scholarship fund at The San Diego Foundation that now helps hundreds of local students pursue higher education.
The San Diego Foundation Awards $50.9 Million to Nonprofits in 2017
The Foundation today announced it granted $50.9 million to the nonprofit community in Fiscal Year 2017. The milestone was celebrated on October 19 by more than 250 philanthropists and community leaders at The San Diego Foundation 2017 Annual Meeting.
