There are many local scholarship and contest opportunities available for students in San Diego County. New opportunities are added frequently. For more student awards and free or low-cost opportunities, visit SDCOE's What's Happening webpage.
San Diego County Citizens' Scholarship Foundation (SDCCSF) grants scholarships of at least $1,000 to high school seniors planning to attend college full-time in San Diego County next school year who demonstrate financial need. Last year, SDCCSF awarded over 140 high school seniors scholarships of $1,600 to use for their first year of college. No minimum GPA is required. Visit the SDCCSF website to access the application. The application deadline is May 31.
The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of San Diego offers three scholarship awards to eligible high school seniors in the amount of $2,000 each. Students should be planning to enroll in a college or university upon graduation and must meet certain criteria depending on the award category, but they do not have to be of Chinese heritage to be selected. Visit the scholarship page. The deadline to apply is May 15.
SeniorCare.com is dedicated to bringing more awareness to the key issues facing an aging population. For the ninth consecutive year, they will award a $1,500 scholarship to an incoming freshman college student who can best demonstrate why "Aging Matters" to them. The student must currently care for an aging loved one, work within the senior community, or intend to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population. Visit the scholarship page. The deadline to apply is May 15.
GlobalScholarships.com, an online resource with the goal of making scholarships more accessible for international students, is awarding $1,000 to eligible prospective or current international students studying abroad this fall. Visit globalscholarships.com for complete details and to access the application materials. The application deadline is May 31, and a finalist round occurs in June.
Through Health Care Communicators of Southern California (HCCSC), high school seniors in San Diego County who plan to enter the health care field after college can apply to win a scholarship of at least $3,000 courtesy of AMN Healthcare. Visit the HCCSC website for more information. The application deadline is June 30.
America250, a nonpartisan initiative involved in the commemoration of the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026, has launched America’s Field Trip: A creative contest for students in grades 3-12 to express what America means to them via artwork, videos, or essays. A total of 75 students (25 elementary, 25 middle school, and 25 high school) will be selected to participate in a complimentary three-day behind-the-scenes field trip to some of the most iconic national parks and historic sites. Teachers involved in the winning submissions will receive a $1,000 cash prize, and the 75 runner-up students will receive a $500 cash prize. Visit the America250 website for complete details. The deadline for submissions is May 17.
The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation, in partnership with the Character Education Resource Center at the University of San Diego, present this year's art and essay contests. Students in grades 6 to 12 can submit original artwork or write about specific prompts and be eligible for cash prizes of $100 to $300.
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in May is a time we honor and celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of Jewish Americans. SDCOE gathered resources and tools to support educators and families in observing this recognition.
Amy Stogsdill, lead payroll technician, builds relationships within her department and across SDCOE.
The San Diego County Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution recognizing May 19 to 25, 2024 as Classified School Employee Week.
Three students from Friendship School and their parents visited the Linda Vista Innovation Center recently to get a taste of esports, robotics, and drones.
Twenty-two districts and charter schools in San Diego County were recently awarded community schools implementation grants by the California Department of Education.
The San Diego County Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution recognizing May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
