Illumina SD2 STEM Scholarship
Funding Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Underrepresented high school students
- San Diego County residents
Other requirements
- Interest in pursuing a STEM-related degree
Overview
Funder: San Diego Squared (SD2) in partnership with Illumina Corporate Foundation
Number of Awards: 4 available for the 2021 academic school year
Geographic Scope: San Diego County region
Target Audience: Underrepresented high school students with interest in pursuing a degree in a STEM-related field
Focus Areas:
- Financial support for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees
- Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math fields
Eligibility:
- Underrepresented high school students
- San Diego County residents
- Interest in pursuing a STEM-related degree
Background:
As part of the Squared Scholars program, SD2 invests directly in students pursuing a college degree in a STEM-related field. The scholarship is focused on empowering underrepresented students in STEM.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Visit the Scholars Page on SD2's website
- Click "Apply Now" link
- Complete the scholarship application
- Submit required materials
Required Materials: Not specified in available materials
Submission Format: Online application
Note: Specific application details, narrative questions, and deadlines not provided in source materials.
What San Diego Squared actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $120K
- Median grant
- $120K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: La Jolla, CA.
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Uc San Diego Foundation · La Jolla, CA
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- STEM education
- Education equity
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