CA-AFCS-SD/San Diego Scholarship Fund Grant

CA-AFCS-SD/San Diego Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The San Diego Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Summary

The CA-AFCS-SD/San Diego Scholarship Fund, supported by The San Diego Foundation, provides financial assistance to California students pursuing degrees in Family and Consumer Sciences. This scholarship prioritizes applicants who have lived in San Diego County for at least one year and covers various majors such as Nutrition and Hospitality. Eligible candidates include high school seniors and college students, with awards adjusted based on enrollment status at accredited institutions.

Overview

San Diego Foundation The San Diego Foundation is a community foundation dedicated to improving quality of life in San Diego County through strategic philanthropy, civic leadership, and community partnerships. The Foundation works with donors, nonprofits, and regional leaders to address critical issues such as education, housing stability, workforce development, climate resilience, and equitable economic opportunity. By managing charitable funds, awarding grants and scholarships, and leading data-informed initiatives, San Diego Foundation advances inclusive solutions that strengthen communities and expand opportunity for current and future generations across the region. CA-AFCS-SD/San Diego Scholarship Fund The CA-AFCS-SD/San Diego Scholarship Fund supports California students—giving priority to those who have resided in San Diego County for at least one year—who are pursuing degrees in Family and Consumer Sciences–related fields. Eligible majors include Food Sciences, Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Services, Hospitality, Human/Child/Family Development, Apparel/Fashion/Textiles, Housing and Interiors, Consumer Economics, Management and Resources, and Family and Consumer Science Education. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors, current college students, or graduate students and must plan to enroll (or be enrolled) at an accredited four-year university, community college, or licensed career/technical school in the United States. Undergraduate recipients must enroll full-time (minimum 12 semester units or 9 quarter units), while graduate students may attend full- or part-time, with awards adjusted accordingly.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale