Award Amount
$5,000
Number of Awards
Multiple
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The Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 150 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000. In 2025, San Diego Foundation awarded a record-breaking $5.5 million in scholarships to nearly 1,400 students.
$5,000
Multiple
60+ min
Annually
Yes
Graduating high school seniors
Current college students (undergraduate or graduate)
Adult re-entry students
Students with financial needs (includes middle-income families)
Students attending four-year universities, community colleges or career/technical schools
Commitment to education
Potential for success in college
Minimum GPA of 2.0
Participation in community service, extracurricular activities and/or work experience
Current residence in San Diego County (for at least one year)
Need of help to pay for school (including middle-income families)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act are required to apply
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