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?

The deadline is February 28, 2027.

Downtown San Diego Lions Club Scholarship Fund

LIONS CLUB OF SAN DIEGO

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Youth Leadership Grants

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Funding Amount

$2,000

Deadline

February 28, 2027

326 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Downtown San Diego Lions Club Scholarship Fund

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

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California - specifically serving graduating seniors from the following 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:

Education support for high school seniors

Community service and civic engagement

Youth leadership development

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a graduating senior from one of the listed high schools

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

Must demonstrate merit (academic achievements and potential for future success)

Must show financial need

Must have actively served their communities with continued commitment to community service

What the Scholarship Covers: The $2,000 can be applied toward tuition or other educational expenses at any community college or vocational school of the student's choice.

Selection Criteria:

Merit: Academic achievements and potential for future success

Financial Need: Support for those facing financial challenges in accessing higher education

Community Service: Strong emphasis on individuals who have actively served their communities, including family-related activities, civic engagements, and participation in extracurricular activities (sports, music, church groups, etc.)

Program Purpose: The scholarship program is designed to encourage service-minded young people to serve their community and to promote the Lions Club's creed of community service while supporting education and creating future leaders.

Contact Information:

Phone: (619) 239-7264

Email: sdlionsclub@gmail.com

Address: 310 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Website: sandiegolions.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

Applications become available in early February

Submit by designated deadline (typically February/March for spring graduation)

Steps to Apply:
1. Obtain application form through your school's counselor (available starting early February)
2. Complete the application form
3. Complete the financial data form
4. Obtain high school transcripts
5. Write an essay explaining why you deserve the scholarship
6. Submit all documents together by the deadline

Required Documents:

Completed application form

Financial data form

High school transcripts

Essay (see below)

Essay Requirements:

Explain why you deserve the scholarship

Highlight your community service involvement

Include family-related activities and civic engagements

Describe participation in extracurricular activities (sports, music, church groups, etc.)

Demonstrate commitment to community service aligned with Lions Club values

Submission Requirements: