The Eleanor and Simon Weissberger Scholarship Grant

The Eleanor and Simon Weissberger Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The San Diego Foundation
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

Overview

The San Diego Foundation We enable donors and nonprofit partners to tackle the most critical needs facing San Diegans. For 50 years, donors, nonprofits, communities, government and civic leaders have trusted San Diego Foundation to transform lives and have partnered with us for lasting change that moves our region forward. As San Diego’s largest regional community foundation, it’s our job to understand the pulse of our local communities better than anyone, enabling donors and nonprofit partners to tackle the most critical needs facing San Diegans. Community Scholarship Program Since 1997, the Community Scholarship Program has awarded $59.5 million to more than 15,400 students, making our program the largest non-university scholarship provider in San Diego County. By offering financial assistance, the program helps students dedicate more time to their studies, stay enrolled and complete their degrees. The Eleanor and Simon Weissberger Scholarship The Eleanor and Simon Weissberger Scholarship applicants should: Reside within the 92113 zip code Be graduating high school seniors Plan to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university, community college, or licensed career/technical school in the United States in fallHave a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale Have parents who did not attend college Show a strong commitment to their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular activities and/or community or faith-based serviceNot major in political, social, ethnic studies, and advocacy work

Eligibility

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