The Leon and Margaret Williams Scholarship Grant

The Leon and Margaret Williams 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 Leon and Margaret Williams Scholarship The Leon and Margaret Williams Scholarship applicants should: Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year Be graduating high school seniors Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year university in the United States in fall Plan to pursue a career in health or the healthcare field Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale Have a commitment to serving their community as demonstrated by their extra-curricular, work, church, or volunteer activitiesThis opportunity is open to all applicants, with a focus on those furthest from opportunity and having a demonstrated financial need.

Eligibility

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