Opening Doors to College & Beyond
Our Numbers
Speak for Themselves
Since 1954, the San Diego Education Fund sent hundreds of low-income San Diego Unified School District graduates to college. Today, our multiyear scholarships range from $14,000 to $17,000 and target students who dream of becoming teachers or STEM professionals. Many of our scholars are the first in their families to attend college.
The 2026 application period is open! Multiyear scholarships range from $14,000 to $17,000.
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$17,000
The value of a San Diego Education Fund “Teacher Scholarship,” which covers four undergraduate years at $3,000 per year and a fifth year to secure a credential at $5,000.
$14,000
The value of a San Diego Education Fund “STEM Scholarship” at $3,500 per year for four years.
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.
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Ijabo Ibrahim
STEM Scholar, Nursing, SDSU
Anticipated Graduation, 2026 -
Melissa Arguelles Garcia
Teacher Scholar, Social Sciences, SDSU
Anticipated Graduation, 2028 -
Cameron Norman
STEM Scholar, Biology, UCSD
Anticipated Graduation, 2028 -
Stephanie Morales
STEM Scholar, Civil Engineering, SDSU
2025 Graduate
