Scholarship and Contest Opportunities for San Diego County Students
Scholarship and Contest Opportunities for San Diego County Students
There are many local scholarship and contest opportunities available for students in San Diego County. For more student opportunities, visit SDCOE's What's Happening webpage.
Scholarships
San Diego Community College District: San Diego Promise Information Nights
High school students can learn more about the admission requirements and benefits of the San Diego Community College District (SDCC) San Diego Promise, which aims to eliminate financial barriers to a community college education. Visit the SDCC San Diego Promise page for complete details.
Cal-SOAP Workshops and Scholarship
The California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) provides webinars and in-person workshops to help students and their families learn about scholarship applications and local financial aid resources. The workshops are open to all San Diego County students, with a special focus on current high school seniors. Check out the Cal-SOAP website for more information on programs to help pay for college including current scholarships.
Institute of Transportation Engineers Scholarship
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) San Diego Chapter will be awarding one $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior graduating in 2027 who plans to pursue a career in transportation engineering or related field. Access the application. The application deadline is Sept. 25.
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As part of its commitment to caring for the whole child, San Diego County Office of Education’s Migrant Education Region 9 recently partnered with the USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry’s mobile clinic to provide full dental care and treatment at no cost for students.
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With hot conditions in San Diego County, it's important to plan ahead and take precautions. Here are some tips and resources to help beat the heat.
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Nearly 100 students from Juvenile Court and Community Schools have celebrated their graduation at ceremonies across the county.
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SDCOE and other institutions have a variety of professional learning opportunities available to educators at low or no cost this summer. Review them by topic or date and register to attend.
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The Juvenile Court and Community Schools student representative on the San Diego County Board of Education in June was Maria, a freshman at Escondido Community School.
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Students from Juvenile Court and Community Schools bring their coursework to life in a poetry slam and design showcase.