Napoleon Jones, III Memorial Scholarship Grant

Napoleon Jones, III Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The San Diego Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

Overview

About Us We enable donors and nonprofit partners to tackle the most critical needs facing San Diegans. Mission & Values Our vision is for just, equitable and resilient communities. Our mission is to inspire enduring philanthropy and enable community solutions to improve the quality of life in our region. We value all people, all partners and our region. Common Scholarship Application Achieve your Higher Education Dreams 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.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Napoleon Jones, III Memorial ScholarshipNapoleon Jones, III Memorial Scholarship applicants should:Be graduating high school seniors residing within the zip codes of 92113, 92114 and 92115 or graduating seniors at Crawford, Morse, Lincoln, Hoover, San Diego High (in downtown San Diego only) and the School for the Creative and Performing Arts Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university in the United States in fallHave a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scaleHave a demonstrated financial needBe engaged in serving their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extracurricular, work, church or volunteer activitiesWho Should Apply?Even if you’re not a straight-A, star athlete or student body president, we have scholarship opportunities if you have:Commitment to your educationPotential for success in collegeCurrent residence in San Diego County (for at least one year)Need of help to pay for school (including middle-income families)Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act are required to apply.

Ineligibility

None of our scholarships are available to foreign students studying outside the United States, or for students attending an institution outside of the United States.