Scholarships are one of the best tools to fund your college journey, but searching for scholarships can be an overwhelming process. We’ve compiled a list of scholarship opportunities from local organizations and our partners to help support you with your higher education goals.

 

Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarships

Open to: Students ages 16-26
Scholarship amount: In 2024, the Taco Bell Foundation will be awarding $10 million in Live Más Scholarship. Note the award amount will vary per recipient.
How to apply: Submit a 2-minute video about your passion and how your passion will make your community a better place.
Deadline: January 3, 2024
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BIA Cares San Diego Scholarship

Open to: Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the building industry. This includes but is not limited to construction, real estate, design & management.
Scholarship amount: $15,000 total will be awarded.  Note the award amount will vary per recipient.
How to apply: Write an essay on the housing issue facing San Diego and participate in an interview.
Deadline: January 5, 2024
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Mensa Foundation Scholarship

Open to: Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who will be enrolled in accredited colleges for the following academic year may apply.
How to apply: Applicants must complete the online application, including an essay describing their career, vocational or academic goals. Essays must be no longer than 550 words.
Deadline: January 15, 2024
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 Alfred Steele Engineering Scholarship

Open to: High school seniors who plan on pursuing engineering.
Scholarship amount: Up to $5,000 in scholarship monies may be awarded each year to qualified applicants.
How to apply: Complete an online application.
Deadline: January 15, 2024
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KMGP Future Leaders Program

Open to: High school female senior planning to enroll in a four-year undergraduate program for the upcoming 2024 fall semester
Scholarship amount: An annual scholarship of $10,000 annually for four years to a 4-year undergraduate college or university program.
How to apply: Complete online application which includes an essay.
Deadline: February 1, 2024
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San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship

Open to: Prospective and current college or trade/vocational school students.
Scholarship amount:  Awards range from $1,000 to more than $5,000.
How to apply: Write an essay on the housing issue facing San Diego and participate in an interview.
Deadline: The application opens on January 17, 2024, and closes in the spring.
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LA Tutors Scholarship

Open to: Must currently be enrolled as a high school, college/university, or graduate student.
Scholarship amount: $500
How to apply: Submit an essay and letter of recommendation.
Deadline: Monthly applications open on the 1st and close on the 20th. Students can reapply each month.
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