Outside Scholarships
There are many scholarships offered each year by private organizations, businesses, and educational institutions. Each scholarship has different requirements and application procedures. To find out more, you can visit the individual websites listed below.
Are you interested in posting your scholarship opportunity on our webpage? Did you find a broken link or need to report on one of the listed opportunities? Please send your information to sdavis001@sdccd.edu for review. Updates will be made after review. Thank you for supporting our San Diego City College Students!
Scholarships for 2023-2024
Please read the eligibility and application instructions on the website carefully.
Name: Veterans Writing Group of San Diego County Ernie Pyle Award
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on their written 250-500 word essay on "what
patriotism means to me"
Amount: Varies
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: September 11, 2023
Eligibility:The applicant must be an undergraduate student, active military/veteran,
residing in California, and holds a 2.0 or higher GPA
Name: San Diego Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on the completion and content of the application
and its supporting documents
Amount: Up to $2,000
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: : September 8, 2023
Eligibility: Must be undergraduate or graduate students attending any university or
community college in San Diego or Imperial County who are actively engaged in the
pursuit of a career with an environmental emphasis. Applicants must alsohave a minimum
3.0 GPA
Name: Future Leaders in Finance - Scholarship
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on their 500-550 word essay on the “Making
a Budget: Simple Steps to Keep Track of Your Money” topic
Amount: Varies
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: August 19, 2024
Eligibility:The applicant must be at least 18 years old or older, enrolled full-time
in high school or part-time or full-time in college, trade school, or graduate school,
and have a GPA of at least 2.8
Name: The Stout Law Firm Family Matters Scholarship
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on their written essay and supporting documents
Amount: $1,000
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: December 1, 2023
Eligibility: Out-going high school seniors (graduating summer 2023) and entering their
first year of trade school, college, or university at the start of the fall 2023 semester,
or currently enrolled undergraduate students
Name: Future of Finance Scholarship Award
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on their written essay
Amount: $2000
# of Awards: 1
Deadline: 17th of August annually
Eligibility: Full-time or part-time college/university students with a minimum GPA
of at least 2.0
Name: Last Mile Education Fund Scholarships
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on their submitted application content
Amount: Varies
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: Ongoing
Eligibility:Specific criteria varies by fund
Name: 1F Cash Advance Financial Help, LLC
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on their written essay/video submitted by
the deadline
Amount: $1,500
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: October 15, 2023
Eligibility: US citizens/residents enrolled full-time in high school or part-time
or full-time in college, trade school, or graduate school with a cumulative grade
point average of at least 3.0
Name: Giva Annual Student Scholarship
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on their written essay submitted by the deadline
Amount: $1,000
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1st of each year
Eligibility: All students, regardless of major, currently attending a college or university
located in the United States in a degree program either full or part-time
Name: Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on their written essay and supporting documents
Amount: Varies
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: 03/16/2023 and 10/10/2023
Eligibility: Undergraduate students in the process of applying to, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship
program
Name: Wellness Dental Scholarship
Category: Recipients will be chosen based on their written essay
Amount: $1,000
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: 12/31/2023
Eligibility: Students in persuit of a dentistry career; must be enrolld in a pre-dental
or dental program at an accredited college/university
Name: Pheabs Finance Scholarship Award
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on their written essay
Amount: Varies
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: 08/07/2023
Eligibility: Future and current college students majoring in Finance, Accounting,
Mathematics, Economics, Business, Management, Technology and any others preparing
for a career in the finance industry
Name: EDUMED Scholarships and Grants for Transgender Students
Category: all students
Amount: varies
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Eligibility: Transgender college students
Name: STEPS scholarship & resources for LGBTQIA students
Category: all students
Amount: varies
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Eligibility: Students who are currently attending a 2 or 4 year institute
Outside Scholarship Funding
If you have been awarded a scholarship from an agency outside of San Diego City College, and the Scholarship Office hasn’t received your check, contact the agency and ask them to:
- Send your scholarship check as soon as possible
- Make the check payable to “San Diego City College”
- Include your student ID number and full name in the memo line on the check
- Mail the check to: San Diego City College
Attn: Financial Aid/Scholarship Office A-270
San Diego, CA 92101-4787
If YOU received the check directly from the outside agency and it is payable to San Diego City College:
- Write your full name and student ID number on the check if it is not already printed on the check
- Deliver the check to Financial Aid/Scholarship Office, A-270