TechAmerica Scholarship Grant

TechAmerica Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The San Diego Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Summary

The TechAmerica Scholarship, offered by The San Diego Foundation, supports high-achieving public high school seniors in San Diego County pursuing non-medical STEM degrees. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and standardized test scores of at least 1200 SAT or 29 ACT. This scholarship aims to empower students to enroll full-time in accredited four-year universities in Southern California, thereby fostering educational advancement in critical STEM fields.

Overview

San Diego Foundation The San Diego Foundation is a community foundation dedicated to improving quality of life in San Diego County through strategic philanthropy, civic leadership, and community partnerships. The Foundation works with donors, nonprofits, and regional leaders to address critical issues such as education, housing stability, workforce development, climate resilience, and equitable economic opportunity. By managing charitable funds, awarding grants and scholarships, and leading data-informed initiatives, San Diego Foundation advances inclusive solutions that strengthen communities and expand opportunity for current and future generations across the region. TechAmerica Scholarship The TechAmerica Scholarship supports high-achieving San Diego County public high school seniors pursuing degrees in non-medical STEM fields, including math, science, engineering, or computer-related disciplines. Applicants must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university in Southern California (Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, or Ventura counties) in the fall.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scaleHave a minimum SAT score of 1200 or a minimum ACT score of 29Plan to major in math, science, engineering, or computers (non-medical fields only)Be United States citizens or permanent residents