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 awards and free or low-cost opportunities, visit SDCOE's What's Happening webpage.
Scholarships
Institue of Transportation Engineers Scholarship
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) San Diego Chapter awards one scholarship of $1,000 for the 2024-25 school year to a recent high school graudate who plans to pursue a career in transportation engineering or a related field and is enrolled at a college or university for the Fall 2024 semester. The student must reside in an equity focused community (as determined by zip code) or currently involved with an organization based in such a community. There are scholarships available as well for current undergraduate and graduate students. View the ITE application for complete details. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Sept. 27.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based $20,000 scholarship awarded to 150 qualifying high school seniors who will pursue a degree at a post-secondary institution in the U.S. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. The application deadline is Sept. 30. Visit the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation page for more information.
National Young Arts Foundation Scholarship
Grants for young artists between the ages of 15 and 18 to earn from $250 to $10,000 and also receive recognition and support in performing, visual, or literary arts. There are award categories available in 10 art disciplines. The application deadline is Oct. 17. Visit the YoungArts page for more information.
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With consistently 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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The Juvenile Court and Community Schools student representative on the San Diego County Board of Education for August was Bella, a junior in the Project SAFE – East independent study program.
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Candace Wong, project management assistant, demonstrates that she stands for excellence at SDCOE as well as at local districts.
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More than 1,000 people attended Cuyamaca Outdoor School’s Open House this past weekend, getting a chance to see camp facilities, meet staff, and enjoy some of the activities that students participate in while at camp.
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The National Conflict Resolution Center has been awarded a $1.25 million, two-year grant from the Conrad Prebys Foundation for its transformational work to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.
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San Diego County teachers can now apply for a Cal Coast Cares Foundation grant for academic projects related to science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, or math.