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
Kid Chance Califonia Educating Children of Injured Workers
16 and older who has a parent who has been killed or seriously injured in work-related accident who demonstrates financial need and will attend 2 or 4 year college, or technical school
Award Amount $ 1,000-10,000
Application and info at https://www.kidschanceca.org/scholarships/
Deadline: May 18, 2026
National Fallen Firefighter Foundation (NFFF)
11th or 12th grade students interested in fire science, public safety, leadership, and community service.
5 recipients will received $3,000 educational scholarship used for training and education opportunities.
Application and info at https://nff-foundation.smapply.io/prog/2026-hs-cadet-scholarship/
Deadline: May 30, 2026
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