The Hayden Scholarship Grant

The Hayden 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 Hayden Scholarship The Hayden Scholarship applicants should: Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year Be graduating high school seniors attending high schools in Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos or Escondido, or adult re-entry students who:Plan to enroll in an accredited community college, public four-year university, or trade/ vocational school in San Diego CountyHave a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Have a demonstrated financial need Have demonstrated social responsibility and a high level of integrity Have contributed to their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extracurricular, work, religious or volunteer activities Be United States citizens

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.