SCHOLARSHIPS
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial Aid and Scholarships
(List of some scholarships towards bottom of page)
Scholarships are an important part of making your college career a success! Here are some tips and places to look for scholarships. If you need any help, see your High School Counselor.
TIPS:
Be organized! Stay on top of deadlines, gather all relevant documents, and make copies of everything you submit. Use a month calendar to write down deadlines and plan the dates you are going to complete and submit your applications.
Follow instructions. Some scholarships may require letters of recommendation or a written essay. Proofread and review everything you submit. Typos and/or missing materials could cost you a scholarship!
Beware of scholarship scams. Scholarships don’t require application fees or your credit card/bank account information! Don’t believe them!! Not all scholarship services and scholarship providers are out to help students. No sponsor can guarantee that you will win an award! Scam artists will ask for a credit card or bank account information and then drain your account or run up charges on your credit card. If in doubt, ask a counselor!
Types of Scholarships:
1. Merit-based
Based on a student's academic, artistic, athletic or other abilities, and often factor in an applicant's extracurricular activities and community service record. The most common merit-based scholarships recognize academic achievement or high scores on standardized tests.
2. Need-based
Based on the student and family's financial record and will require applicants to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify if the scholarship is a federal award.
3. Student-specific
Applicants must initially qualify by gender, race, religion, family and medical history, or many other student-specific factors.
4. Community Service
Based on a student’s past involvement in his/her community.
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid Resources
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Scholarships Resources
Scholarships Resources
Xello.world (go through your school Clever)
BIGFuture- 100's of different scholarships available
San Diego County Office of Education
San Diego Foundation Scholarship (one application that allows you to apply for multiple scholarships)
College and University Scholarships- Each College has their own scholarship fund. Information on this can be found on their websites. For example, go to the San Diego State University site and search for the "President's Diversity Scholarship."
Scholarships
Scholarships
Martin Luther King, Jr Scholarships
Senior with min 2.75 GPA, US citizen who intends to pursue your art by attending a university, accredited four-year college, community college, conservatory, or art school in the fall
Discuss your jobs, volunteering, community activities, hobbies and/or awards
500-word essay addressing "yourself and your aspirations for the future"
Two letters of recommendation
Multiple scholarships awarded ranging from $1,500-$3,500
Application and info at: www.mlkccsd.org/student-grants
Deadline: March 16, 2026
Bea Gonzales Biliteracy Scholarship
Senior who has/will earn a Seal of biliteracy on their diploma as well as proof of their university/college acceptance by mid-April.
$1000
Application and info at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX5JBwT-PvJkqkpDRMdqxn1t4u1R7hsKyBqT5gTQnfBX0IsA/viewform
Deadline: March 20, 2026 by 5pm
Centurion Foundation Senior Scholarship--only UCHS
Senior who will enroll in a 2yr or 4 yr college in Fall who have shown dedication, character and meaningful involvement in the Centurion Foundation sponsored sports, music, or clubs
Award amount $500
Application and info at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10a7ajAtKwd5rpxmNO5GZJng0elZnUex0/view?usp=drive_link
Deadline: March 27, 2026
Irene Beatrice Hightower Scholarship
Senior with min 3.0 GPA (unweighted) who is a child of an active or retired military personnel and intend to pursue a degree in Education
Award $2,500
Application and info at: Irene Beatrice Hightower Scholarship - San Diego Unified School District
Deadline: April 10, 2026
Fredericks Family Scholarship
Senior at least 18years old who plan to enroll in trade-based education at an accredited nonprofit college/university/training institution
Family income no more than $80,000/yr
Award amount: up to $5,000
Application and info at Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego Submission Manager - Fredericks Family Scholarship
Deadline: April 19, 2026
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