Opening Doors to College & Beyond

Our Numbers
Speak for Themselves

Since 1954, the San Diego Education Fund has focused on expanding educational opportunities and undergraduate degrees for San Diego Unified School District students and graduates. We support our next generation of teachers and STEM professionals from their first day of college to graduation. Many of our scholars are the first in their families to attend college.

The 2025 application period for STEM and Teacher scholarships is open through March 24. APPLY NOW

1954

San Diego Education Fund formed as one of the few organizations at that time to advance higher education for San Diego Unified School District graduates.

400+

San Diego Education Fund scholar alumni who are working or have worked at San Diego Unified School District campuses.

100%

Every dollar of San Diego Education Fund’s revenue comes from the private sector. Our list of individual and corporate donors continues to grow.

$4 million

San Diego Education Fund’s investment since 2000 in low-income, ethnically-diverse students to attend college.

Your Investment. Their Success.

  • Kassandra Delacruz

    Kassandra Delacruz

    Teacher Scholar
    2023 Liberal Studies, CSUSM

  • Anna Gossens

    Teacher Scholar
    Credential Recipient, SDSU

  • Cameron Norman

    Cameron Norman

    STEM Scholar
    Biology/Genetics, UCSD

  • Andrea Tran

    Andrea Tran

    STEM Scholar
    Neurobiology, UCSD

Support our Scholars

Partnering with donors, San Diego Education Fund relies upon individual and corporate gifts. Your gifts translate directly into college degrees, higher incomes, lower unemployment and stronger communities.