During Foster Care Awareness Month, learn about the contributions of foster caregivers and the needs of youth currently in foster care and those who have aged out of foster care in San Diego.
Fostering the Next Generation of Leaders
Tag: Education
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.
Philanthropy Roundup: March 2018
Our “Philanthropy Roundup” posts highlight stories – at the local and national level – that are valuable to our readers and will keep you up to date in the world of philanthropy.
Why A Strong Innovation Economy is an Inclusive Economy
Learn how Science & Technology grants help create more opportunities for women, Black and Hispanic youth, low-income individuals and people with disabilities pursuing careers in STEM.
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.
Foundation Scholarships Available for Hundreds of Local Students
December 6, 2017 – San Diego, CA – The San Diego Foundation announced that hundreds of scholarship awards are available for San Diego students pursuing their dreams of higher education. The 2018-2019 Common Scholarship Application is available online now until February 1, 2018 at 2:00pm (PST). Using one online application, students can access more than... Read More »
STEAM Leadership Series Presents “Cross-Border Opportunities in Engineering & Business” to 300 High School Students
The STEAM Leadership Series, sponsored by The San Diego Foundation and other local partners, will host an event, “Cross-Border Opportunities in Engineering & Business,” for 300 high school freshmen and juniors from schools in San Diego to learn about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) experiences from Latin business leaders who have achieved success in San Diego and Tijuana.
Helping Youth Prepare for, Pay for and Persist Through College
President & CEO Kathlyn Mead shares how making college more accessible and affordable for students contributes to a more vibrant and equitable San Diego region and strengthens the future of our economy.
Strong Majorities of San Diego Voters Want California’s Next Governor to Invest in Early Childhood Care and Education
Strong majorities of San Diego voters support greater investments in programs that benefit California’s youngest children and would favor a candidate for governor who pledges to create a system of high-quality, publicly funded childcare and preschool programs.
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.
