Marvin Arnold & Irene Jaquetta Heye Memorial Scholarship Grant

In just one application, our Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 150 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000.
In 2025, San Diego Foundation awarded a record-breaking $5.5 million in scholarships to nearly 1,400 students.
This scholarship may be renewable (dependent upon available funds) for up to four years of undergraduate work provided the student maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, remains in good citizenship standing with the school, and has a financial need.
This scholarship may used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Eligibility

California state residentsGraduating high school seniors and students currently attending a two-year college or another four-year university who plan to attend California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo (including Cal Maritime in Vallejo) in the fall OR students already attending California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo (including Cal Maritime in Vallejo) who will continue attending California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo (including Cal Maritime in Vallejo) in the fall.Have declared a major in aerospace, civil & environmental, electrical, general, or mechanical engineering.Have a minimum 3.33 GPA on a 4.0 scaleHave a clearly demonstrated financial need based on family income and access to other resourcesBe actively involved in extra-curricular activities, community service or work experience

Ineligibility

Majors not accepted include industrial & manufacturing, materials, biomedical, computer science & software engineering