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 individual websites carefully and thoroughly.
Name: Arechigo & Stokka Scholarship Contest
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on the submission of a scholarship application
by the deadline, meeting eligibility guidlines, providing any required documents,
and the completion of an essay responding to the assigned prompt.
Amount: $1,500
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: August 1, 2024
Eligibility: Applicants must be EITHER out-going high school seniors (graduating summer
2023) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university as
of the start of the fall 2023 semester.
Name: Ark Behavioral Health Scholarship
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on the submission of a scholarship application
by the deadline, meeting eligibility guidlines, providing any required documents,
and the completion of an essay responding to the assigned prompt.
Amount: $1,000
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: July 15, 2024
Eligibility: Student must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally residing in 1 of
the 50 United States, Puerto Rico+Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia, a
student pursuing a college or university degree (Associate’s,
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate) or a trade certification in a technical college, enrolled
full-time at a post-secondary institution, at least 18 years old at time of entry,
and have a minimum 2.50 GPA.
Name: American Red Cross Mas Vida Advocate Scholarship Program
Deadline: July 3rd, 2024
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be Bilingual (Spanish)
At least a second-semester freshman.
Be in good academic standing.
2-year commitment.
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$1,500 per semester scholarship
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Comprehensive leadership training (July 29 - August 2, 2024)
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Access to job placement opportunities within the American Red Cross
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Networking opportunities on campus
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Valuable resume-building experience
Name: The Wells Call Annual Scholarship Contest
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on the submission of a completed scholarship
application by the deadline, meeting eligibility guidlines, and a written essay of
at least 500 words (and no more than 1000 words) sharing a compelling idea that could
help lower or even prevent drunk driving among teens.
Amount: $1,500
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: July 14, 2024
Eligibility: Applicants must be EITHER outgoing high school seniors (graduating summer
2024) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university as
of the start of the fall 2024 semester.
Name: Peace Law Firm Disability Rights Advocacy Scholarship
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on the submission of a scholarship application
by the deadline, meeting eligibility guidlines, and the ability to write a well-crafted
essay exploring the topic in a unique and creative way
Amount: $1,500
# of Awards: 1
Deadline: August 1, 2024
Eligibility: The scholarship is open to current high school students, undergraduate, and graduate
students attending a college or university in the Spring/Fall 2024 semester. Full list of eligibility criteria listed on main website.
Name: Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers P.C. Scholarships Essay Contest 2024
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on their written essay submitted by the deadline,
along with meeting eligibility guidlines
Amount: Varies
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Eligibility: The Scholarship opportunity is open to both undergraduate students wishing
to go to law school sometime in the future and current graduate/law students. All
applicants must be actively enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate, graduate, or law school
program.
Name: Rustic Pathways Global Perspectives Scholarship
Category: Recipient will be chosen based on their written essay submitted by the deadline,
along with meeting eligibility guidlines
Amount: Varies
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: August 25th, 2024 - 11:59 p.m.
Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school or college student attending an accredited
college or university in 2024
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: 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: 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: 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