How much funding does Downtown San Diego Lions Club Scholarship Fund provide?

Downtown San Diego Lions Club Scholarship Fund provides $2,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Downtown San Diego Lions Club Scholarship Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Downtown San Diego Lions Club Scholarship Fund

SAN DIEGO LIONS WELFARE FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$2,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Downtown San Diego Lions Club Scholarship Fund

Overview: The Downtown San Diego Lions Club offers scholarships through its Welfare Foundation to support local high school students committed to serving their communities while pursuing higher education.

Geographic Scope: San Diego, CA - specifically serving graduating seniors from eight high schools in the club's geographical area

Eligible High Schools:

Hoover High School

Garfield High School

Kearny High School

Lincoln High School

Monarch High School

Twain High School

Gompers High School

San Diego High School

Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship recipient

Focus Areas:

Supporting students pursuing higher education

Recognizing academic achievement

Encouraging community service and leadership

Assisting students with financial barriers to education

Selection Criteria:

Merit: Academic achievements and potential for future success

Financial Need: Students facing financial challenges in accessing higher education

Community Service: Strong emphasis on active community involvement and continued commitment to service

Eligible Uses:

Tuition at community colleges or vocational schools of student's choice

Other educational expenses

Eligibility Requirements:

Graduating seniors from specified high schools

U.S. citizens or legal residents with alien registration card

Demonstrated financial need

Sufficient grade point average

Commitment to community service aligned with Lions Club objectives

Lions Club Mission Focus:

Encourage service-minded individuals to serve community without personal financial reward

Encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards

Create and foster understanding among peoples

Take active interest in civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of community

Unite in bonds of friendship and good fellowship

Contact Information:

Phone: (619) 239-7264

Email: sdlionsclub@gmail.com

Address: 310 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Obtain Application: Applications are available through school counselors starting in early February

2. Submit Required Documents:
- Application form
- Financial data form
- High school transcripts
- Essay

3. Write Essay: Applicants must write an essay explaining why they deserve the scholarship, highlighting:
- Community service activities
- Family-related activities
- Civic engagements
- Participation in extracurricular activities (sports, music, church groups, etc.)

4. Submit by Deadline: All documents and essay must be submitted by the designated deadline

Requirements:

Must be U.S. citizen or legal resident with alien registration card

Must submit all documents and essay by designated deadline

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