SD2 Scholarship
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Interested in pursuing a college degree in a STEM-related field
- Underrepresented students (implied)
Overview
Geographic Scope: San Diego County region
Target Audience: High school students pursuing a college degree in a STEM-related field
Focus Areas:
- Financial support for STEM undergraduates
- Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math fields
- Empowering underrepresented students
Eligibility:
- Interested in pursuing a college degree in a STEM-related field
- Underrepresented students (implied)
Scholarship Details:
- May be used for tuition, books, fees, room & board, and educational supplies
- Every Squared Scholar is paired with a STEM professional mentor for one year
- May be renewable for one additional year of STEM undergraduate coursework if student:
- Maintains minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrates good citizenship
- Continues to have financial need
Mission: SD2 connects underrepresented students to the power of STEM by providing access to education, mentorship, and resources needed to lead the workforce.
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Visit the Scholars Page on SD2's website
2. Click "Apply Here" link for SD2 Scholarship
3. Complete the application form
4. 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 filing, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $120K
- Median grant
- $120K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: La Jolla, CA.
Example grants
Uc San Diego Foundation · La Jolla, CA
Undergraduate scholarships to students participating in PATHways to STEM program at UC…
$120K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- STEM education
- Education equity
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