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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.
2020-21 Deadline Approaching: Access 100+ Scholarships with One Application
The 2020-21 Common Scholarships Application deadline is February 5, 2020 at 2pm (PST).
Starting the Scholarship Application Process
We share some tips for getting started with The San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship Application.
The San Diego Foundation Announces More Than $2.7 Million in Scholarships Available
Hundreds of scholarships are available through the Community Scholarship Program for San Diego students pursuing higher education during the 2020-2021 school year.
The Life-Changing Impact of Scholarships
Every year, The San Diego Foundation Community Scholarships Program helps hundreds of students reach their academic dreams. Here are some of their stories.
The True Cost of College: Books, Fees and Food
In our first and second installments of the ‘True Cost of College’ series, we looked at how housing and lack of preparation can keep a student from the finish line – graduation day. Our series continues with an article that breaks down how books, fees and campus hunger prevent our aspiring graduates from achieving their... Read More »
The San Diego Foundation Receives $500,000 to Improve College Completion for Low-Income and First-Generation Students
The San Diego Foundation (TSDF) received a $500,000 grant from California-based College Futures Foundation (CFF) to improve educational equity through greater college access and completion for low-income and first-generation San Diego students.
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.
The True Cost of College: Investing in Readiness
Expenses such as housing, books and food can be crippling financial burdens for today’s students. But what about before day one of college?
