The Lauer Scholarship Grant

The San Diego Foundation
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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 Lauer Scholarship applicants should:

• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year

Be graduating seniors from a San Diego County public high school who plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in fallHave a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Be actively involved in serving their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service or work experience and must describe how they plan to give back to their community during and after collegeHave demonstrated social responsibility and a high level of integrity