Clone of 2025-26 Scholarship Application

2026-27 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
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 eligibility for a scholarship. You will be notified if you are awarded a scholarship.

The deadline to apply is Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm
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 in the 2025-26 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 2026 and Spring 2027? In order to be eligible, you must be enrolled full-time.*

YesNo
Which college do you plan to attend in the Fall 2026 Semester?
* Please note, to be eligible for this scholarship, you must attend an accredited college or university in San Diego County
Financial Aid
What is your family's annual income (Total income of all individuals in the home)?*
What is your family's household size? (How many people do you have in your immediate family who reside in your home)*
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
Tell us about your educational and career goals and your personal 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?

In your response, please address:
- The context of the challenge and when it occurred
- How it affected your education at the time
- How this experience influences the way you approach your education today (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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2026-27 Scholarship Application

Student Information

College Information

Financial Aid

High School Information

Goals & Interests

Challenges

Student Certification