SDCCSF Scholarship Application

2023-2024 Scholarship Application

San Diego County Citizens' Scholarship Foundation (sdccsf.org)
Student Information
Need-based scholarships for first-time, full-time college students in San Diego County

Eligibility Requirements:
- Minimum 2.0 High School GPA
- Be a senior in a high school in San Diego County
- Be a resident of San Diego County for the last year
- Plan to attend an accredited college or university in San Diego County
- Plan to attend college full-time in Fall and Spring
- Demonstrate a financial need and complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application
Final scholarship recipients will be selected based on the above eligibility requirements, financial need, and their responses to the essay questions. These essay questions are about getting to know you better — your life experience, interests, ambitions and inspirations. Please provide comprehensive responses to help the committee to assess your elgibility for a scholarship. You will be notified if you are awarded a $1000 scholarship.

The deadline to apply is March 17, 2023.
Full Name (First Name and Last Name)*
Personal Email*
Communication will be primarily through your PERSONAL EMAIL (not school email)
Best Phone Number*
(cell number for text messages)
Would you like to receive text messages?*

YesNo
Mailing Address (include apartment number if applicable)*
City*
Zip*
Have you lived in San Diego County for the last 12 months?*

YesNo
Are (or were) you a senior in high school senior in the 2022-2023 school year?*

YesNo
When will / did you finish high school (date of graduation)?*

MonthDayYear
College Information
Do you plan to attend a college or university in San Diego County full-time (at least 12 units) in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024? In order to be eligible, you must be enrolled full-time.*

YesNo
Which college do you plan to attend in the Fall 2023 Semester?
* Please note, to be eligible for this scholarship, you must attend an accredited college or university in San Diego County
Financial Aid
Have you completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act Application for the upcoming academic year?*

YesNo
Based on your FAFSA or Dream Act Application, what is your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)?*
If you filed a FAFSA application, your EFC number is located on the top-right of the Student Aid Report (SAR) you receive, either electronically or physically, a few weeks after filing your FAFSA. If you file a California Dream Act Application, your EFC is displayed on your Dream Act confirmation page.
High School Information
Name of high school
If not listed, enter the name of your high school
Total Unweighted GPA, including current Fall grades*
Counselor name*
Counselor email*
Your counselor's phone number*
Goals & Interests
Explain your educational, personal, career goals, and interests. (300-400 words)*

0/400
Challenges
Describe any personal, financial needs and/or educational barriers or challenges you have experienced while pursuing your educational goals. How have you responded to these challenges? (300-400 words)*

0/400
Student Certification
Do you authorize San Diego County Citizens' Scholarship Foundation to publicly release your name if you are awarded a scholarship?*

YesNo
If you certify that the information on this application is true and correct to the best of your knowledge, enter your first and last name.*
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
The San Diego County Citizens' Scholarship Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religious belief, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or disability in granting financial rewards.
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2023-2024 Scholarship Application

Student Information

College Information

Financial Aid

High School Information

Goals & Interests

Challenges

Student Certification