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About SDSU Scholarships
Who Should Apply for SDSU Scholarships
San Diego State University awards scholarships to students to recognize and encourage individual talents, academic achievement, leadership skills, and the determination to succeed in spite of significant hardships.
Scholarships are also awarded to students to support participation in SDSU approved study abroad programs, community service programs, and faculty approved conference attendance that is part of a student’s SDSU curriculum.
All students, regardless of grade point average, area of study, citizenship, or residency status are encouraged to apply for all scholarships for which they may be eligible.
Application and Awarding Process
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships coordinates the SDSU scholarship application and awarding process with the committees from the various departments and organizations responsible for selecting recipients.
SDSU scholarships are made possible by contributions from generous donors who want to invest in the future while demonstrating their support of a university education. Funds are provided by private donors, corporations, professional associations, and SDSU alumni.
Find Scholarships Offered by SDSU
Find SDSU scholarships on our Scholarship Search page. In addition, check for scholarships that may be offered exclusively through the academic departments.
As a service to students, we have created the Other Scholarships page which provides non-SDSU scholarships available to SDSU students.
Application Cycle and Deadlines
The majority of SDSU scholarships available through the Scholarship Search begin accepting applications in August. You may apply at anytime, as long as your application is received at the scholarship's due date.
New scholarship opportunities with unique deadlines are posted throughout the year and sometimes deadlines are extended, so Search Early, and Search Often.
Most scholarships have one of three major deadlines, found on the Scholarships home page.
All required application materials must be submitted by the deadline. Late and incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
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