Scroll down to check scholarship, grant, internships, stipends, and fellowship opportunities that are not administered through SDSU, but are available to SDSU students. Most of the organizations listed offer scholarships every year, so if you missed a deadline, be sure to check back again.

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To save you time in your search, a brief overview of the scholarship(s)' main requirement(s) follows each scholarship name.  For complete details, you must read the organization's requirements carefully.

A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Growers Scholarship

• Someone in student's family must receive income from agriculture in California or Arizona.

Link to the A.W. Bodine Scholarship.

ACWA Water Law and Policy Scholarship

A $7,000 scholarship to honor Stephen K. Hall, retired ACWA executive director.

• Must have completed undergraduate work and enrolled in at least 8 units at graduate level.
• Student will be pursing master's, doctorate or law degree.
• Studies to be related to or identified with law, policy or public administration.
• Demonstrated focus or concentration in the field of California water resources.

Link to ACWA Water Law and Policy Scholarship.

American Association of University Women Fellowships and Grants Program

• For women graduate and doctoral students.

Link to the AAUW fellowships and grants program.

American Association of University Women: Danville-Alamo Branch

• Women who are residents of or graduated from a high school in the San Ramon Valley, CA. area.
• Junior, senior, or graduate students.
• Will be attending a 4-year college during the fall semester of the academic year of the award.

Link to the AAUW Danville-Alamo Scholarship or e-mail Caroline Sanchez or Kathie Hixon.

NEW 03/28/08 American Association of University Women: Fallbrook Branch

Three (3) scholarships for Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) graduates.

Zella M. Smith Scholarship Trust:

• Open to all FUHSD graduates pursuing higher education.

Roberta Collister Scholarship Trust:

• Open to students pursing first bachelor's degree
• Special consideration given to handicapped or disabled.

Magee Scholarship Trust:

• Open to students studying chemistry or physics or advanced chemistry or physics.

Link to AAUW-Fallbrook application or e-mail Diane I. O'Brian College Scholarship Chair.

American Association of University Women: La Mesa/El Cajon Branch Scholarship

• Woman enrolled full time as a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Cumulative overall 3.0 GPA .
• Demonstrate leadership principles for women and girls which epitomize the mission of AAUW.

Link to the AAUW San Diego scholarship Application Form and Nomination Form for Faculty or Employer.

American Association of University Women: San Diego Branch Scholarship

• Full-time students (12 units or more per semester) admitted fall 2008.
• All areas of study (majors) will be considered on an equal basis.
• Earned at least 60 semester units towards a baccalaureate degree with a GPA of 3.4 or higher.
• Pursuing a baccalaureate degree or credential, but not a graduate degree.

Link to the AAUW San Diego scholarship.

American Indian Education Foundation Scholarships

• Native American or Alaska Native decent.
• Attending or intend to attend full time at an accredited college as an undergraduate.

Link to the AIEF scholarships.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships

• Students to be pursing accounting degree.

Link to the AICPA scholarships.

American Society of Naval Engineers Scholarship

• Senior or first year graduate student leading to an engineering or physical science degree.
• U.S. citizen.
• Required membership in ASNE and an interest in a career in naval engineering.

Link to the ASNE Scholarship Program.

Army Emergency Relief Scholarship Programs

Scholarship offered in three categories—

• Dependent children of Army Soldier active duty, retired, or deceased.
• Overseas spouse living with active duty Army Soldier.
• Stateside spouse of Army Soldier active duty, retired, or deceased.

Link to the Army Emergency Relief scholarships.

Asian Business Association Foundation, San Diego Scholarships

Two scholarships offered—

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident living in San Diego County.
• Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Studies, or Business Administration majors GPA 3.0.
• High school graduate or undergraduate GPA 2.5.

Link to the ABA Scholarships.

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)

Multiple scholarships from $1,200 to $1,500 each.

• Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent.
• Pursing a undergraduate or graduate degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• U. S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
• Earned and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must have financial need determined by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Link to ALPFA scholarships.

BlackDiego.com Scholarships for Minorities

200 free scholarships for minorities created by Black Excel.   Use BlackDiego.com's Search for links to thousands of scholarships.

Building Industry Association Scholarships

• Student lives or has lived, attended school or worked in San Diego County or
• On-going relationship with family living in San Diego County.
• Demonstrates an interest in the building industry.

Link to the BIA Scholarships.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship

• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and a legal resident of California.
• Graduate of California State Department of Education recognized secondary school.
• Enrolled full time in a U.S. post secondary institution.
• Registered with Selective Service unless not required.

Link to the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship at the California Student Aid Commission Web site.

NEW 5/01//08 CALFED California Sea Grant College Program

Fellowships available in Estuarine Science for Pre-and Postdoctoral research.

• Research Topics:
  • Trends/patterns of habitats, populations, and system response to a changing environment
  • Aquatic invasive (Exotic) species
  • Water supply, water quality
  • Developing indicators and performance measures
• Deadline June 6, 2008.
• Up to 12 Fellows to be selected.
• Fellowships to begin September 2008.
• Postdoctoral fellows $45,000 stipend per year plus eligible expenses up to $30,000/year.
• Graduate fellows stipend $25,000 per year plus expenses up to $19,500.

Link to Sea Grant California for more information.

California Association of Realtors C.A.R. Scholarship Foundation

• Completed at least 12 units in the past 4 years and 2 courses real estate related.
• Enrolled in at least 6 units, one course must be real estate related.
• A 2.6 GPA.
• Legal resident of California for at least one year.

Link to the C.A.R. scholarships.

California Federation of Republican Women Scholarships / Internships

• Republican women majoring in political science, communication or planning on law.
• U.S. citizen.
• Internship: 6 weeks at NFRW.

Link to the CFRW scholarships and internships.

California Retired Teachers Association (CRTA) East County Division 69 Scholarships

• Must have a bachelor's degree.
• Be enrolled in teacher training and participating in student teaching during 2008-09.
• Resident of San Diego County.

Download application for CRTA scholarship.

California Retired Teachers Association (CRTA) North Shores Division 78 Scholarships

• Legal resident of San Diego County
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Junior, senior or first year graduate student.
• Enrolled in or intending to enroll in study leading to a Teaching Credential
• Either general studies or Physical Education majors.

Link to General Studies Teaching Credential scholarship.
Link to PE Teaching Credential scholarship.

California Title IV-E MSW Child Welfare Stipend Program

Two stipends, one for undergraduate students and one for graduate.

• Admitted to SDSU as an undergraduate with a social work declared major or the MSW Program.
• Committed to a career in public child welfare.
• Fluency in a second language desirable.
• Priority to current employees of the County/State Department of Social Services.

Link to the California Title IV-E MSW Child Welfare Stipend Program.

California Transportation Foundation Scholarships

• Junior / senior level majoring in transportation-related coursework.
• Attendance at the annual CTF Transpiration Education Symposium required for applications.

Link to more information about the CTF scholarships.

Chinese American Studies David and Pearl Louie Scholarships

• Student enrolled in Southern California college.
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Academic emphasis related to Chinese American studies.

Link to more information about the David and Pearl Louie Scholarships.

Developmental Disabilities, Foundation for - Peterson Scholarship

• Planning or currently working in a child development program or development disabilities.

Link to the Peterson Scholarship.

Fund for Veterans Education Scholarship

• Be a veteran of any branch of the U. S. Armed Forces.
• Served and deployed 60 days or more in Afghanistan or Iraq after September 11, 2001, or
• Less than 60 days due to service-related injury/condition received while in Afghanistan/Iraq.
• Be enrolled either full or part time.

Link to the Fund for Veterans Education scholarships.

Garden Club of America Scholarships and Fellowships

Multiple scholarships for students interested in—

• Environmental studies, ecology, endangered species, field botany, horticulture, wetlands,

   tropical botany, medicinal botany, bird habitat, ornamental horticulture, garden design/history

   urban forestry, and desert studies.

Link to the Garden Club of America scholarships/fellowships.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Multiple minority race scholarships—

• U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
• African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic American
• Cumulative 3.3 GPA.
• Enrolled full time for the first time.
• Demonstrated leadership through participation in community service or other activities.
• Meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.

Link to the Gates Millennium Scholars Program.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

• Applying for or accepted into a study abroad program for at least 4 weeks in one country.
• Summer sessions not eligible.
• Meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.

Link to Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.

Google Anita Borg Scholarship

Scholarships awarded will be $10,000 each.

• Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field major.
• Senior or graduate student enrolled full time.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 in major.

Link to Anita Borg Scholarship.

Governor's Scholarship Programs (ScholarShare)

How to claim and withdraw funds from the Governor's Scholarship Program
and a California 529 College Savings Plan.

Graduate Equity Fellowship

This is a California grant program administered by the SDSU Graduate Division to help graduate students needing financial support, especially in for groups underrepresented in their respective disciplines. 

Link to Graduate Equity Fellowship information.

Health Professions Education Foundation

Multiple scholarships and loan repayment programs for healthcare students and workers—

• Provide direct patient care in a medically underserved area of California for one to two years.

Link to HPEF programs.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

Multiple scholarships with specific criteria, however all recipients must

• Demonstrate financial need.
• Attend a HACU-member institution.

Link to Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities sponsored scholarships.

Hispanic College Fund Scholars Program

Multiple scholarship programs.  From one application, HCF will select scholarships that best match student's qualifications.

Link to Hispanic College Fund.

Walter J. Jensen Fellowship for French Language, Literature, and Culture

• U.S. citizen under the age of 40 years.
• Career does or will involve use of the French language
• Candidate demonstrates superior competency in the French language.
• Must have earned a bachelor's degree with a French language major and a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Link to Walter J. Jenson Fellowship.

THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF)

Scholarships being awarded to minorities totaling $250,000 for 2008-09.

• Must be of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or
      Native American/Alaskan Native descent.
• GPA of 2.75 for undergraduate or 3.2 for graduate.
• Major in advertising, marketing, or public relations programs or minor in communications.
• Full-time student.
• U.S. citizen or legal resident.
• Be committed to maintain contact with TLF for assistance and professional development.

Link to THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION.

McNair Scholars Program

This is a Department of Education program administered by the SDSU College of Sciences—

• GPA 3.0 or higher and completed at least 60 units.
• Be from an underrepresented group in graduate education or first generation in college.
• U. S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident.
• Intend to pursue a Ph.D.

Link to McNair Scholars Program.

NEW 4/01/08 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - Our Heroes Tribute Scholarships

One year, renewable scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

• For children of Marines or Navy Corpsmen serving with Marines whose parent was killed in the War on Terror, and
• For grandchildren of Marines whose grandparent must be a member of specific associations.
• Continuing undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior.
• Eligible family maximum adjusted gross income of $77,000 (adjusted if more siblings apply).
• GPA at least 2.0.

Link to MCSF.

Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarships

• U. S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Must live in a geographic area of a participating MENSA group.

Link to the MENSA scholarships.

Microsoft Corporation Scholarship Program

• Enrolled full time as an undergraduate
• Major in computer science, computer engineering, or related program such as

    electrical engineering, math or physics.

• Maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• Enroll and complete a 12 weeks summer internship at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, WA.

Link to the Microsoft Scholarship Program.

Military Education Scholarships

• Current or prospective ROTC program students.
• Active-duty military with plans to attend college.
• Honorably discharged Veterans of the U.S. military.
• Children of Veterans or Active-duty military.

Link to the Military Education Scholarship.

Miss San Diego Scholarship Pageant

• Single female ages 17 - 25.
• Enrolled full time in a local San Diego County high school or college.
• U. S. citizen and San Diego resident.

Link to the Miss San Diego Scholarship Pageant.

Music and Dance Department (SDSU ) Scholarships

• Music and dance scholarships are based on performance at live auditions.

Link to the School of Music and Dance Scholarships.

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences-Pacific Southwest Chapter (NATAS-PSW) Two scholarships being offered.

   NATAS-PSW Scholarship

• Must be enrolled in at least 3 courses.
• Must be a resident of the NATAS-PSW chapter area—

(San Diego, Las Vegas, Bakersfield, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, or San Luis Obispo)

• Student intends to pursue a career in telecommunications or related fields.
• Demonstrated creative achievement.

   David Garcia Broadcast Journalism Scholarship

• Must be a journalism major leading to a career in broadcasting.
• Intended for students residing in the Coachella Valley

Link to NATAS-PSW scholarships.

NEW 3/17/08 National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA)

Four (4) scholarships ranging from $1000 to $2000. Winners will be presented at NLPOA National Spring Conference on May 24, 2008.

• Open to all students regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity who exemplify NLPOA's mission.
• Demonstrated commitment to community service.
• Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs (including social work, law and medicine).
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (high school) or 3.0 (college).

Link to NLPOA scholarships.

National Military Family Association (NMFA) - Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program

Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000.

• Awarded to spouses of Uniformed Services members

(active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees, and survivors).

Link to NMFA Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program.

National Science Foundation

Opportunities available in multiple programs, including scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate, gradate, and doctoral level students.

Link to NSF funding.

National Student Nurses Association, Foundation of the-Scholarships

• Admitted or enrolled in nursing program leading to a degree.
• Enrolled in at least 6 units.
• Involved in student nursing organizations and community health activities.
• U.S. citizen or permanent residency status. 

Link to the NSNA scholarships.

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Tweeddale Scholarships

The purpose of the Tweeddale Scholarship is to encourage students who excel in the hard sciences to consider a career in the Navy.

• Majors: Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
• Scholarships provide 100% tuition and fees
• A monthly stipend (starting at $250 per month and increasing to $400 during the senior year)
• Must have completed 1, but not more than 4, semesters.
• GPA of 2.0 overall and 3.0 in calculus.
• U. S. Citizen.
• Meet medical and other screening criteria.
• Two candidates may be awarded.

For more information e-mail Lt. John Ferrara or call (619) 260-2292.

Navy League of the United States: San Diego Council

• For dependents, direct descendants of sea service personnel, and NJROTC Sea Cadets.
• Stationed or living in San Diego.

Link to the Navy League of the U.S., San Diego Council e-mail for information.

Navy ROTC Four-year Scholarships for Navy, Marine Corps or Nurse

• U. S. citizen.
• Open to all majors.
• Current or prospective freshman.*
• Age restrictions: see application.
• High school graduate or equivalency certificate.
• No moral or personal convictions against taking up arms and defending the U.S.
• Meet Navy or Marine Corps physical standards.
• Qualifying SAT scores.
• Applicants to select only one of the three scholarships.
• Students with prior military experience may be eligible.
• Four-years active duty in the Navy or Marine Corps required upon graduation.

Link to NROTC scholarships or telephone the SDSU Department of Naval Schience at
(619) 594-1134/5 or (619) 260-2292.

  * Sophomores may apply for the NROTC two-year scholarships. Call (619) 594-1134/5.

Robert Noyce Scholarship

• SDSU juniors / seniors or graduates from any university.
• Majoring or have majored in mathematics or specific sciences.
• Strong academic achievement.
• Have or plan to complete prerequisite for the SDSU School of Teacher Education.
• U. S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
• Financial need.

Link to the SDSU Robert Noyce Scholarship.

Paying for College Student Resource Guide

Over 50 pages of financial aid resources for students including scholarships, internships, and fellowships from the office of Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA 34th District).
Link to the Student Resource Guide.

San Diego County Office of Education

Link to the San Diego County Office of Education scholarships.

San Diego Foundation Scholarships

Over 100 scholarships available to San Diego County resident college students.
Link to San Diego Foundation scholarships.

SA Funds-Access to Education Scholarships

• Plan to enroll or are enrolled full or half time.
• High school, undergraduate and graduate students.
• Eligible study abroad institutions.
• Annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less.
• Ethnic minorities to receive 50% of the awards.
• U. S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.

Link to the USA Funds-Access to Education Scholarships.

"Shout It Out" Scholarship

• Legal U.S. residents
• Attending or will be attending an undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Link to ScholarshipExperts.com scholarships.

Also see the ScholarshipExperts link on the Resources & Links page on the SDSU Scholarships site.

Talbots Charitable Foundation Women's Scholarships

• Woman currently residing in the U.S.
• High School or GED graduate on or before September 1998.
• Attending classes for the entire 2008-09 academic year.
• At least 24 units remaining to graduation at the beginning of fall 2008 term.

Link to the Talbots Women's Scholarship.

United States Public Health Traineeships

Administered by the SDSU Graduate School of Public Health with funds provided by the U. S. Public Health Service.

• U. S. Citizen or permanent resident.
• Enrolled at least full time in specific public health programs.

Link to the the U.S. Public Health Traineeship.

Vanguard Scholarship Program

• Entering senior year and enrolled full time.
• GPA of 3.0
• U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Member of racial minority.

Link to the Vanguard Scholarship Program.