Community Scholarship Program
Since establishing our Community Scholarship Program in 1997, our generous scholarship donors have awarded $53 million to more than 14,000 San Diego students who help fuel our local economy – making our program the largest private non-university scholarship provider in San Diego County.
Common Scholarship Application
The San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 130 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000. Some scholarships can be renewed for multiple years to help offset the financial burden for a student’s entire undergraduate career.
2025-2026 Application Timeline
- Application Opens: January 15, 2025
- Application Closes: March 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. PST
LGBTQ+ Scholarships
Powered by San Diego Foundation, the National Rainbow College Fund empowers LGBTQ+ students to pursue their ambitions for higher education, whether they are “out” or not.
Other SDF Scholarships
In addition to the Common Scholarship Application, we manage other SDF scholarships, each with their own application, set of criteria and deadline.
Local Scholarship Opportunities & Resources
Several local organizations in San Diego County provide scholarship opportunities for students. Contact these organizations directly for more information.
Scholarship Evaluators
Are you interested in a hands-on volunteer opportunity to read, evaluate and make scholarship decisions for San Diego County students? Then you may be a great fit as a scholarship application evaluator.
Teachers, Counselors & Advisors
Every year, the Common Scholarship Application attracts students from more than 150 high schools and colleges in San Diego County, largely due to the guidance of counselors, teachers, administrators and mentors like you.
Connect with Our Team
If you have a question regarding the any of our scholarship opportunities, please contact scholarships@sdfoundation.org or submit a contact form.