DEADLINE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS (EXCEPT FOR KYOTO PRIZE SCHOLARSHIP)
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
DEADLINE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS (EXCEPT FOR KYOTO PRIZE SCHOLARSHIP):
Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 2:00 p.m. PST
DEADLINE FOR KYOTO PRIZE SCHOLARSHIP:
Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 2:00 p.m. PST
Below is a sampling of scholarships with more specific eligibility; a complete list of scholarships begins
on page 3.
ARTS-SPECIFIC ETHNICITY-SPECIFIC
•• Barta-Lehman Musical Scholarship •• Dr. Bertha O. Pendleton Scholarship
•• Guido Adler Music Scholarship •• Jennifer Adams-Brooks Memorial Scholarship
•• Lopez Family Scholarship
ATHLETICS-SPECIFIC •• Pearman Family Scholarship
•• Amanda Post Memorial Scholarship •• Riz Oades Memorial Schoalrship
•• Austin Bice Memorial Scholarship •• Ruth E. Jenkins Scholarship
•• Bill Waite Scholarship •• Tameka L. Henderson Memorial Scholarship
•• Brian Forbes Memorial Scholarship •• The Eleanor and Simon Weissberger Scholarship
•• Glen Takahashi Memorial Scholarship •• The Leon and Margaret Williams Scholarship
•• The Randy Williams Scholarship
FOSTER YOUTH-SPECIFIC
GENDER-SPECIFIC •• Colachis Family Scholarship
•• Amanda Post Memorial Scholarship •• Mary Lou Washatka Scholarship
•• Francola Fund for Education •• Norman and Jean Persons Scholarship
•• Jennifer Adams-Brooks Memorial •• San Pasqual Academy Scholarship
•• Kjell and Vicki Nielsen Scholarship •• Sanor-Graves Scholarship
•• Mary Lou Washatka Scholarship •• Twomey Family Scholarship
•• The Lauer Scholarship •• William and Lucille Ash Scholarship
EMPLOYMENT-SPECIFIC
•• Bright Futures Scholarship
•• Casa de Futuro Scholarship
•• Santaluz Club Employee Scholarship
1SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
HIGH SCHOOL-DEPENDENT (LISTED BY San Diego Unified School District
DISTRICT) •• Caroline Crosby Scholarship
•• Crawford Scholarship
Borrego Springs Unified School District •• Dr. Bertha O. Pendleton Scholarship
•• Borrego Springs High School College
•• Eleanor and Simon Weissberger Scholarship
Scholarship
•• Grillo-Marxuach Family Scholarship
•• David Huot West Scholarship
•• Jacob Hanna, Sr. Scholarship
•• deAnza Country Club, Ilene Mays Memorial
Scholarship •• Lehman Family Scholarship
•• Weil Family Foundation Scholarship - Gompers
Coronado Unified School District •• Weil Family Foundation Scholarship - Preuss
•• Cele and Lew Kipperman Scholarship •• Napoleon A. Jones, III Memorial Scholarship
•• Rastetter Scholarship
Escondido Union High School District
•• Stuart L. Noderer Memorial Scholarship
•• Albert W. and Mildred Hubbard Scholarship
•• Taylor Family Pacific Beach Community Fund #2
•• Amy Foster Memorial Scholarship Scholarship
•• Kiwanis Club of Escondido Scholarship •• The John F. Haile Memorial Scholarship
•• San Pasqual Academy Scholarship •• William “Peasy” Johnson Scholarship
Fallbrook Union High School District Sweetwater Union High School District
•• Ray and Mary Bell Scholarship •• Charles and Ardel Hamilton/BBPA Scholarship
•• Luis Arreola Memorial Scholarship
Grossmont Union High School District
•• Lemon Grove Education Foundation Scholarship Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
•• Steve Petix Journalism Scholarship •• Albert W. and Mildred Hubbard Scholarship
•• The Timothy S. and Debra L. Mills Fund
Oceanside Unified School District
•• Linda C. Scott Scholarship
Poway Unified School District
•• Rancho Bernardo/Smith Scholarship
2SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
ADRIAN GONZALEZ SCHOLARSHIP
Adrian Gonzalez Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating public high school seniors
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university in California in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.25 to 3.75 on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a history of active involvement in athletics, other extracurricular activities or work experience
•• Have completed at least 150 hours of meaningful community service
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
ALBERT W. AND MILDRED HUBBARD SCHOLARSHIP
Albert W. and Mildred Hubbard Scholarship applicants must:
•• Reside in Escondido, CA or Valley Center, CA at the time of their application
•• Be graduating seniors or graduates of a high school in Escondido, CA or Valley Center, CA that have
attended such high school for 4 years, or graduating seniors from a community college in that have lived in
Escondido or Valley Center for the 4-year period prior to graduation
•• Plan to enroll full-time (12 units minimum) at an accredited two-year junior or community college in California,
or an accredited four-year college or university in California, in all cases pursuing a bachelor’s degree
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Demonstrate the potential to achieve a successful academic experience leading to a bachelor’s degree at the
college the applicant is planning to attend, e.g. having SAT and/or ACT scores that demonstrate an ability to
complete the course work necessary to earn a bachelor’s degree at such college. SAT and ACT scores are
considered in light of the college the applicant is planning to attend.
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent legal residents
Required additional materials: 1) Unofficial copy of your current transcript. 2) Unofficial copy of your SAT or
ACT scores.
AMANDA POST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amanda Post Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be female graduating San Diego County high school seniors
•• Plan to attend a four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale
(Criteria continued on next page) 3SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
•• Have participated in San Diego varsity CIF cross-country and/or distance track (800 meters or greater) and
plan to run cross-country and/or distance track (800 meters or greater) on a college or university NCAA
competitive team
•• Have a demonstrated commitment to serving their community
•• Be United States citizens
Required additional materials: Letter of recommendation on official letterhead from your varsity cross-country
and/or track coach verifying your participation in varsity CIF cross-country or distance track.
AMY FOSTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amy Foster Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating seniors attending a high school in Escondido, CA
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in fall
•• Have attended Lincoln Elementary School in Escondido grades K-6
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a history of active involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, or work experience
•• Demonstrate social responsibility and a high level of integrity
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens
ANKLESARIA FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Anklesaria Family Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be enrolled or will be enrolled full-time at a four-year university, community college, or career/technical
school in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 (min.) to 3.5 (max.) on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Meaningful community service and strong essay storytelling will be carefully considered
ANTONIO BIONDO SCHOLARSHIP
Antonio Biondo Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be undergraduate students who are currently enrolled full-time at San Diego State University (SDSU)
and pursuing a career in public service (i.e. social worker, public administration, government, nonprofit,
governmental or public interest law, etc.)
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
(Criteria continued on next page) 4SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be foreign-born immigrants or children of a foreign-born immigrant from a developing country
AUSTIN BICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Austin Bice Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating San Diego County high school seniors
•• Plan to enroll full-time at San Diego State University in fall
•• Have participated in a high school varsity sport (one year minimum)
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
AVID SENIOR STANDOUT/FOUNDER’S/HIGH TECH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND AVID TODD GUTSCHOW
SCHOLARSHIP
AVID Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be San Diego County high school seniors who have been selected as a “Senior Standout” OR “Top STEM
Scholar” by the AVID site team and senior AVID teacher.
•• Have participated in an approved AVID program for three or more years, including enrollment during the
senior year of high school
•• Plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in fall
•• Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (3.2 minimum for “Top STEM Scholars”)
•• Have taken two or more AP/IB courses and/or dual or concurrent enrollment in a college/university course
(must appear on high school transcript or college transcript must be provided). These courses should be
STEM-related for “Top STEM Scholars.”
•• Have completed a minimum 10 hours of community service, preferably STEM-related for those who are a
“Top STEM Scholar”
•• Have participated in at least one year of an extra-curricular activity
Required additional materials:
•• Letter of recommendation on official school letterhead from an AVID teacher or site team member
nominating you as your school’s only “Senior Standout” OR an AVID science or math teacher or site team
member nominating you as one of your school’s (up to 2 students may be selected) “Top AVID STEM
Scholars.”
•• Submit a copy of current transcripts (including any college courses you are currently taking).
−− Transcripts can be unofficial such as a copy or printout of an online version of your transcripts.
−− Select File Maximum File Size: 20MB, Accepted file types: .doc, .pdf, .docx
(Criteria continued on next page) 5SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
•• Please list AP/IB/dual enrollment/college courses, with scores, taken in your Freshman, Sophomore and
Junior years. (If you have not taken any of these courses, enter N/A.)
•• Please list AP/IB/dual enrollment/college courses you are currently taking during your senior year with
scores. (If you have not taken any of these courses, enter N/A.)
BARBARA MONROE SCHOLARSHIP
Barbara Monroe Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be current undergraduate students who will continue to be enrolled as full-time undergraduates at an
accredited public or private four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0
•• Be actively involved in serving their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular
activities, community service or work experience
•• Be currently employed at least 10 hours a week
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
Required additional materials: Letter from workplace supervisor on official letterhead verifying employment for
at least 10 hours per week and including your position held, job responsibilities and length of employment.
BARTA-LEHMAN MUSICAL SCHOLARSHIP
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating high school seniors, current undergraduates, or graduate students who are serious and
talented musicians planning to pursue a career in music and/or play professionally (string instruments
preferred)
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university or music academy in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
•• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants
Required additional materials: (1) Letter of recommendation (on official letterhead) from applicant’s music
teacher indicating his/her level of talent and seriousness about pursuing music as a career; (2) A CD or DVD of
applicant’s music. Materials will not be returned.
6SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
BARTON-TOMLINSON SCHOLARSHIP
Barton-Tomlinson Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time at a four-year undergraduate university, community college, or nonprofit
career/technical school in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale (high school GPA is unweighted)
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
Meaningful community service considered
BILL WAITE SCHOLARSHIP
Bill Waite Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating high school seniors who are current members of a high school sailing team and/or yacht club
junior programs in SD County
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited public or private four-year college in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Required additional materials: Essay (maximum 250 words) describing the benefits you have enjoyed from
being involved in sailing and your sailing accomplishments while in high school.
BLCI COLLEGE SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP
BLCI College Success Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating high school seniors enrolled in the Barrio Logan College Institute
•• Plan to enroll at an accredited community college or university resulting in a bachelor’s degree
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Exemplify leadership and commitment to their community
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Agree to participate in required program activities, including monthly communications with the BLCI Director
of College and Career Success, mentorship and internship placement, and summer orientation program
•• Make a personal commitment to give back to BLCI and their community during and after college in
meaningful and creative ways including, but not limited to, participation in BLCI events, mentoring other BLCI
students, or donating time and resources
Required additional materials: 1) Essay (maximum 500 words) addressing “How will you use your higher
education to make an impact on the world?” 2) Unofficial copy of your current transcript.
7SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
BOOST SAN DIEGO SCHOLARSHIP
Boost San Diego Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating high school seniors
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited community college or four-year undergraduate college or university in
the United States in fall
•• Have parents who did not attend college
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Plan to major in science, technology, engineering, math, nursing, gerontology, business/accounting,
construction management, or other related fields
•• Demonstrate strong character and a high level of integrity
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
BOULÉ EDUCATION INITIATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
The Boulé Education Initiative Scholarship applicants must:
•• Reside in San Diego County
•• Be a graduating high school senior who will enroll full-time at an accredited 4-year university in the USA
•• Have committed to serving their communities through extra-curricular activities, work or community service
•• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
•• Have demonstrated financial need
•• Have achieved a minimum of 80% attendance at all BEI/Links events and workshops
BRIAN FORBES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Brian Forbes Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating high school seniors who have participated in a varsity-level sport for at least two years
•• Plan to attend a UC (University of California) school in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
8SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
The Bright Futures Scholarship applicants must:
•• All employees who are not bonus eligible (security and valet service contract included) and their biological,
adopted or stepchildren of employees at the Vi at La Jolla Village
•• Graduating high school seniors, current college/university students, current community college students,
graduate students, trade/vocational school students and adult re-entry students who:
•• Plan to or are currently enrolled in an accredited community college, four-year university, trade/vocational or
graduate school in the United States
•• Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
Required additional materials: Letter on official letterhead from the Human Resources department verifying the
applicant or applicant’s parent is employed with the Vi at La Jolla Village. The letter must indicate the employee
has passed their 90-day probationary period by the time the scholarship application closes.
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES – SAN DIEGO CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP
California Association of Family and Consumer Sciences – San Diego Chapter Scholarship applicants must:
•• Reside in California, though priority will be given to applicants who have resided in San Diego County for at
least one year
•• Be graduating high school seniors, current college students, or graduate students majoring in Culinary
Arts; Dietetics; Nutrition; Hospitality and Tourism; Human, Child and Family Development; Apparel Services;
Fashion Design; Textile Design; Interior Design; Consumer Economics or Family and Consumer Science
Education
•• Plan to attend or currently attend an accredited four-year university, community college, or licensed career/
technical school in the United States (undergraduate recipients must be enrolled full-time (12 units per
semester or 9 per quarter); graduate students may be enrolled full-time or part-time with awards allocated
appropriately based upon enrollment units)
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Required additional materials: Letter of recommendation on official letterhead from an instructor or other
professional indicating your interest in pursuing a career in one of above listed fields.
CAROLINE CROSBY SCHOLARSHIP
Caroline Crosby Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating seniors at Point Loma High School
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university or community college in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
(Criteria continued on next page) 9SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
•• Be engaged in their community through their involvement in extra-curricular, community service and/or work
activities
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
CASA DE FUTURO SCHOLARSHIPS
Casa de Futuro Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be biological, adopted, or stepchildren of Casa de Mañana employees who have been employed here for at
least six months
•• Be graduating San Diego County high school seniors, current college/university students, current community
college students, graduate students, trade/vocational school students and adult re-entry students
•• Plan to or are currently enrolled in an accredited community college, four-year university, trade/vocational or
graduate school in the United States
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
Required additional materials: A letter on official letterhead is required from the Human Resources Department
verifying the applicant’s parent had been employed by Casa de Mañana for at least six months by the time the
scholarship application closes.
CELE AND LEW KIPPERMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Cele and Lew Kipperman Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating seniors at Coronado High School
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university, community college or career/technical
school in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Plan to pursue a degree and/or career in business or education
•• Have a history of active involvement in athletics (required for male applicants), extracurricular activities,
community service and/or work experience
CHARLENE TRESSLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Charlene Tressler Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be current college/university students, current community college students, adult re-entry students,
or individuals planning to attend (within 12 months) a public or private four-year college/university or
community college in San Diego County
•• Be currently employed in a paid position as a teacher, teacher’s aide, support teacher, or administrator in a
San Diego County licensed child care facility, or San Diego County licensed home day care with at least three
children ages 0-5 years
(Criteria continued on next page) 10SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
•• Be pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (ages 0-5; does not include those
studying K-12 education)
•• Have a career goal to work in San Diego County as a teacher or administrator with children ages 0-5 years
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale if currently enrolled in school
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
Recipients will be asked to submit a letter from their employer and a copy of their California child care license as
verification and prior to receiving the scholarship.
Required additional materials: Essay (maximum 500 words) addressing the prompt: “Describe your recent
experience working as an early childhood teacher, teacher’s aide, support teacher or administrator. Include your
positions, what age groups of children you worked with and what types of childcare facilities you worked in.
Also describe your leadership experience.”
CHARLES AND ARDEL HAMILTON/BBPA SCHOLARSHIP
Charles & Ardel Hamilton Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating seniors in the Sweetwater Union High School District
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited community college or four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
CHILD OF DIVORCE SCHOLARSHIP
Child of Divorce Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be under 30 years old
•• Previous recipients may reapply
Required additional materials: Essay (maximum 500 words) describing how PAS has affected you. Examples
of topics that could be addressed include: When did you first realize you had been influenced? How were you
influenced in subtle ways that you did not detect at the time? What do you wish you/the parent who influenced
you/the parent you were influenced against had done differently? If you could go back in time and talk to your
younger self, what would you tell yourself? (These are just sample ideas.)
CODLING FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Codling Family Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be current college students (minimum 30 credits completed) or individuals currently enrolled in an adult
re-entry program pursuing a degree in education, business or science at a four-year university or community
college in the United States
(Criteria continued on next page) 11SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have shown a commitment to their community through meaningful community service
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
Required additional materials for adult re-entry program individuals: Letter of recommendation from a teacher,
mentor, or case manager who will confirm the individual’s status in the program as well as commitment to
receiving a certification or degree in their chosen field.
COLACHIS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Colachis Family Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be current undergraduate students or adult re-entry students
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university, community college, or licensed career/technical
school in California in fall
•• Be or have been in foster care
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be engaged in their community through their involvement in extra-curricular, church, volunteer activities or
work experience
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
Required additional materials: Official documentation of current or former foster youth status. To get this
document, email ILS.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 866-ILS-INFO, give your name and birth date and ask
them to fax it to 619-239-1710.
CSPCS SCHOLARSHIP
CSPCS Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be currently enrolled at a community college
•• Plan to transfer to a four-year university and attend full-time in the fall
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a commitment to making their community a better place as demonstrated by their community service
or extra-curricular activities
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
12SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
COX CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIP - ORANGE COUNTY AND PALOS VERDE
Cox Charities Scholarship - Orange County and Palos Verde applicants must:
•• Have resided in a Southern California Cox service area (review the list of service areas found at https://docs.
wixstatic.com/ugd/1b7f64_5d174438df744c08bbd5db107a87868e.pdf) for at least one year
•• Be graduating seniors at a high school in Orange County or Palos Verde
•• Plan to major is science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a history of active involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, or work experience
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
COX CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIP - SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Cox Charities Scholarship - San Diego County applicants must:
•• Have resided in a Southern California Cox service area (review the list of service areas found at https://docs.
wixstatic.com/ugd/1b7f64_5d174438df744c08bbd5db107a87868e.pdf) for at least one year
•• Be graduating seniors at a high school in San Diego County
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited community college or four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Plan to major is science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a history of active involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, or work experience
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
COX CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIP - SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Cox Charities Scholarship - Santa Barbara County applicants must:
•• Have resided in a Southern California Cox service area (review the list of service areas found at https://docs.
wixstatic.com/ugd/1b7f64_5d174438df744c08bbd5db107a87868e.pdf) for at least one year
•• Be graduating seniors at a high school in Santa Barbara County
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited community college or four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Plan to major is science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a history of active involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, or work experience
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
13SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
CRAWFORD SCHOLARSHIP
Crawford Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating seniors of Crawford Educational Complex or previous Crawford Scholarship recipients who
had to forfeit their scholarship
•• Plan to attend an accredited community college or four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be engaged in their community through their involvement in extra-curricular, church, volunteer activities or
work experience
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
DANIEL AND LOIS BAKER SCHOLARSHIP
Daniel and Lois Baker Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating San Diego County high school seniors
•• Plan to enroll full-time at San Diego State University or a community college within San Diego County in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be actively involved in serving their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular
activities, community service or work experience
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
DAVID HUOT WEST SCHOLARSHIP
David Huot West Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating seniors at Borrego Springs High School
•• Plan to enroll full-time at a four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
Preference will be given to students with a physical disability
Additional materials: If you have a physical disability, essay (maximum 250 words) clearly addressing how your
life has been affected by your physical disability.
14SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
DEANZA COUNTRY CLUB, ILENE MAYS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
deAnza Country Club, Ilene Mays Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating high school seniors at Borrego Springs High School and/or children and grandchildren of
active, deceased, retired, or disabled employees of the deAnza Country Club in Borrego Springs, CA
•• Plan to attend an accredited four-year university, community college, or licensed career/technical school in
the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale (high school GPA is unweighted)
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
Required additional materials: If you are a child or grandchild of an active, deceased, retired or disabled
employee of the deAnza Country Club, letter from deAnza Country Club on official letterhead verifying
employment, including name of related individual, relationship to you, position held and length of employment.
DORIS HENDREN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Doris Hendren Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited community college or four-year university in San Diego
County
•• Have completed 60 credits if attending a four-year university and 30 credits if attending a community college
•• Be pursuing a degree in a field of liberal arts
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a commitment to serving their community
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
Required additional materials: Unofficial copy of your current transcript.
DOROTHY M. BOLYARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Dorothy M. Bolyard Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be at least 25 years old
•• Have never attended college and will be pursuing a degree at an accredited community college or four-year
university in San Diego County
•• Have a record of involvement in their community as demonstrated by their extra-curricular activities,
community or church service or work experience
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
15SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
DR. BERTHA O. PENDLETON SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Bertha O. Pendleton Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be African-American graduating high school seniors from San Diego Unified School District
•• Pursue a career in teaching
•• Plan to attend an accredited community college or four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a strong record of responsible citizenship
DR. RAYMOND R. STELZNER SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Raymond R. Stelzner Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating high school seniors
•• Plan to attend an accredited private or public four-year university in Southern California in fall
•• Plan to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens
Preference may be given to applicants who have participated in extra-curricular activities, community service
and/or work experience
FRANCOLA FUND FOR EDUCATION
Francola Fund for Education Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be female graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled college or graduate students
•• Plan to enroll full time at an accredited four-year college or community college in San Diego (no for-profit
schools, colleges or universities)
•• Have a passion for global activism (as evidenced by community service and school activities) and will major
in international relations, public policy, political science, philanthropy, peace studies (including human rights,
conflict resolution, mediation, peace building, education, non-governmental organizations and not-for-profit
agencies) or a related field
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated financial need (as demonstrated by an annual family income under $80,000)
16SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
FRANK H. AULT SCHOLARSHIP
Frank H. Ault Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating high school seniors or current four-year college students
•• Have either declared a major in accounting or finance or plan to do so
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (high school GPAs are unweighted)
•• Have participated in extra-curricular or community service activities (preference will be given to students
who are active members of or have taken leadership in their school’s accounting society)
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
Required additional materials: Unofficial copy of your current transcript.
FUNDACION MONTE DE PIEDAD SCHOLARSHIP
Fundacion Monte de Piedad Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating high school seniors residing in the following zip codes: 92025, 92027 (Escondido); 92102,
92104, 92105, 92113, 92114, 92139 (San Diego); 91950 (National City); 91910, 91911 (Chula Vista); 92154, 92173
(San Ysidro)
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited community college or four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
Preference for students who have proven leadership experience as shown through holding leadership positions
in extra-curricular activities, community service or work experience
GLEN TAKAHASHI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Glen Takahashi Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating high school seniors participating in a school-based wrestling program in the San Diego CIF
Section (California Interscholastic Federation) for a minimum of three years
•• Plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be United States citizens
Preference may be given to students with a demonstrated financial need
Required additional materials: Letter of recommendation on official letterhead from your high school wrestling
coach verifying your participation in San Diego CIF wrestling for a minimum of three years.
17SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
GRILLO-MARXUACH FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Grillo-Marxuach Family Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating seniors at The Preuss School, UCSD who plan to attend an accredited community college or
four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be actively involved in serving their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular
activities, community service, or work experience
•• Show a desire and commitment to achieving a college degree
•• Demonstrate social responsibility and a high level of integrity
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
GUIDO ADLER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
Guido Adler Music Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at a four-year university in the United States in
fall
•• Have a demonstrated passion for music through at least two years of experience playing a musical
instrument in high school (either with the school or independently)
•• Plan to pursue a degree in music
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
Preference may be given to students with experience playing/practicing jazz
H. WILLIAM KUNI ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
H. William Kuni Engineering & Science Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating public high school seniors (including from non-tuition charter schools)
•• Plan to enroll full-time at a four-year undergraduate university in California in fall
•• Plan to major in Engineering or Science
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have completed AP/IB math and science courses and scored a 3 or above on two or more STEM AP tests.
(Criteria continued on next page) 18SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
•• Have demonstrated a high degree of self-motivation and leadership by playing an active role an
extracurricular, community service, employment or other activities
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
HELM FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Helm Family Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be enrolled and entering their junior or senior year at San Diego State University or UC San Diego
•• Have declared a major in mathematics or a scientific field such as, but not limited to, biology, computer
science, chemistry, technology, engineering, physics, etc.
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
Consideration will be given to students who are employed or have participated in extra-curricular activities or
community service
HERMAN H. DERKSEN SCHOLARSHIP
Herman H. Derksen Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be pursuing a trade or vocation and plan to attend an accredited community college or licensed career/
technical school in San Diego County in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
Special consideration is given to applicants who have a record of involvement in their community as
demonstrated by their extra-curricular activities, community or church service or work experience
HINDMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Hindman Family Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a community college or career/technical school in San
Diego County in fall
•• Have an unweighted GPA of 2.0 (min.) to 3.0 (max.) on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Have a demonstrated commitment to serving their community
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
19SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
J.A. AND FLOSSIE MAE SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
J.A. and Flossie Mae Smith Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating high school seniors, college applicants, current college and university students or adult re-
entry students
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university, community college, graduate school,
or licensed career/technical school in the United States in fall
•• Plan to pursue or are currently pursuing a degree in Agriculture
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (high school GPAs are unweighted)
•• Have a demonstrated commitment to serving their community as demonstrated through community service,
work experience and/or extra-curricular activities
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
JACOB HANNA, SR. SCHOLARSHIP
Jacob Hanna, Sr. Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating seniors at Gompers Preparatory Academy, Preuss School, UCSD or San Diego High School
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited public or private four-year university in the United States (preference
may be given to students who plan to attend college in San Diego County or California)
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Plan to pursue a degree in the life sciences (i.e. biology, chemistry, physiology, ecology, etc.)
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
Special consideration may be given to students who have participated in extracurricular activities or community
service or have work experience
JEAN WRIGHT-ELSON SCHOLARSHIP
Jean Wright-Elson Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be college students who have already completed two full academic years (60 semester units or 72 quarter
units) and are pursuing a career in nursing or students pursuing their master’s degree or Ph.D. in nursing who
will be enrolled full-time at a community college or four-year university in Southern California
•• Demonstrate commitment to pursuing a nursing degree through their previous community service and extra-
curricular involvements
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
Required additional materials: Unofficial copy of your current transcript.
20SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
JENNIFER ADAMS-BROOKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Jennifer Adams-Brooks Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be African-American females
•• Be graduating high school seniors or current college students who will enroll full-time at an accredited public
or private four-year college or community college in California in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be actively involved in serving their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular
activities, community service or work experience
•• Demonstrate social responsibility and a high level of integrity
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens
JERRY A. JONES SCHOLARSHIP
Jerry A. Jones Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be a current undergraduate at a four-year college or university
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Have declared or plan to declare a major in accounting or finance
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have participated in extra-curricular activities or community service
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be a United States citizen
JIM BEYSTER ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
Jim Beyster Engineering Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating high school seniors planning to attend ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology) accredited public four-year university/college in California in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Declare a major in a core engineering field (i.e. civil/structural, mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial/
manufacturing, bio/biomedical or aerospace)
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
(Criteria continued on next page) 21SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
•• Have a strong commitment to their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular
activities or work/volunteer experience, 100 hours minimum
•• Have out-of-classroom experience in Science, Technology or Engineering-related projects sponsored by a
student organization, community service organization, employer internship or work experience
•• Be United States citizens
JIM BEYSTER HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP
Jim Beyster Health Care Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be graduating high school seniors or adult re-entry students (over 25 years of age) pursuing a degree
and career in the health care field as a nurse, health care aide or home health aide. (This scholarship is not
intended for students wanting to become a physician.) For any recipient pursuing studies in a double major,
the co-occurring major must be focused in an area of concentration relating to a nursing career, health care
career or home health aid career.
•• Plan to attend an ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) or CCNE (Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited community college or four-year university in California
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale (high school GPAs are unweighted)
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Have a strong commitment to their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular
activities or work/volunteer experience, 100 hours minimum
•• Have out-of-classroom experience in health care related projects sponsored by a student organization,
community service organization, employer internship or work experience
•• Be United States citizens
JOHN BLOOMFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
John Bloomfield Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be adults (over the age of 25) with previous work experience who attend or plan to attend an accredited
community college or career/technical school in the United States
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
JON HENDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Jon Henderson Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Reside in Southern California
•• Be undergraduate members or alumni in good standing of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity
(Criteria continued on next page) 22SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
•• Plan to attend a four-year undergraduate university in Southern California in fall
•• Be enrolled full-time (undergraduates). Graduate students must be enrolled full-time or be working full-time
while attending school.
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be undergraduate students, currently serving or previously serving in a leadership role within the fraternity;
graduate students who served in leadership positions within the fraternity as an undergraduate student, or
have served or are serving in a leadership position within a local Kappa Sigma Alumni organization
•• Demonstrate a commitment to serving the community
•• Be United States citizens or permanent residents
JUDITH KELLER MARX KRUMHOLZ SCHOLARSHIP
Judith Keller Marx Krumholz Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be currently attending San Diego City College and have completed one full academic semester by December
2019
•• Plan to continue attending San Diego City College or transfer to a four-year university through fall 2020
•• Enroll in at least 6 credits a semester
•• Be pursuing a certificate, an Associate degree, or planning to transfer to a four-year university
•• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
KIWANIS CLUB OF ESCONDIDO SCHOLARSHIP
Kiwanis Club of Escondido Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating high school seniors in the Escondido High School District
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university in the United States in fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be active members of a Key Club (sponsored by an Escondido Kiwanis Club)
•• Be actively involved in serving their community through their involvement in extra-curricular activities,
community service, sports or work experience
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
Required additional materials: Letter of recommendation from your Key Club Advisor indicating your degree of
involvement.
(Criteria continued on next page) 23SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
KJELL AND VICKI NIELSEN SCHOLARSHIP
Kjell and Vicki Nielsen Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be female graduating seniors from a public high school in San Diego County
•• Plan to attend an accredited four-year university, community college or career/technical school in San Diego
County and will enroll in at least 9 credit hours per semester
•• Have parents who have never earned a degree from a community college or four-year university
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be actively involved in serving their community as demonstrated by a minimum 100 hours of community
service while in high school
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
KYOTO PRIZE SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020, 2:00 p.m. PST
Kyoto Prize Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating seniors at San Diego County public, private, or parochial high schools
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university in the United States on fall
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Be actively involved in serving their community
Required additional materials:
In addition to completing The San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship Application, applicants are required
to submit a maximum 500 word essay in response to the following prompt:
•• Select one of the below 2019 Kyoto Prize Laureates and describe what inspires you most about his/her life
achievements, work and contributions to society.
−− Dr. Ching W. Tang - Advanced Technology - Materials Science and Engineering
−− Dr. James Gunn - Basic Sciences - Earth and Planetary Sciences, Astronomy and Astrophysics
−− Mrs. Ariane Mnouchkine - Arts and Philosophy - Theater, Cinema
LINDA C. SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP
Linda C. Scott Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating high school seniors who have attended El Camino High School or Oceanside High School
•• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university, community college, or career/technical school in
the United States
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
24SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
LOPEZ FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Lopez Family Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be current or incoming Latino undergraduate or graduate students attending an accredited four-year
university or graduate business school in the United States
•• Have a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Plan to pursue a degree in business (MBA), finance, marketing, accounting or financial engineering
•• Have a history of active involvement in extracurricular activities, community service and/or work experience
LUIS ARREOLA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Luis Arreola Memorial Scholarship applicants must:
•• Be graduating seniors at Sweetwater Union High School District
•• Plan to attend an accredited four-year university, community college or licensed career/technical school in
the United States
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have a demonstrated commitment to serving their community
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
Preference will be given to students who are ambitious, have shown success and potential in the courses related
to their chosen career and have persevered in spite of their obstacles
MARY LOU WASHATKA SCHOLARSHIP
Mary Lou Washatka Scholarship applicants must:
•• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
•• Be females who are enrolled or will be enrolled full-time at a four-year university, community college, or
career/technical school in the United States in fall
•• Have been in the foster care system at some point since age 13 or later
•• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
•• Have shown a commitment to their community through a minimum 100 hours of meaningful community
service
•• Have a demonstrated financial need
Required additional materials: Official documentation of foster youth status at some time since age 13. To get
this document, call 866-ILS-INFO or email ILS.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov, give your name and birth date and ask
them to fax it to 619-239-1710.
25You can also read
