April 30, 2027
Cause San Diego's Social Impact Scholarship Program
Direct application
$3,000
5 winners
Eligibility
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Students enrolled part-time or full-time at a college, community college, or vocational school in the San Diego region who actively support social good through volunteering, internships, membership, or paid work may apply. Individual awards reach up to $3,000, with up to five recipients selected annually.
Complete the online scholarship application. You may optionally submit a supporting video of up to two minutes. Selected recipients are recognized at the annual Cause Conference and receive awards paid directly to their school.
Since 2008, Cause San Diego has recognized college students making positive social impact in the region through this program.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Online scholarship application
- College or vocational-school reference
- Open to students currently enrolled at San Diego County-based colleges, universities, and trade schools
- Video submission: 3 minutes or less, homemade format
- College/Vocational School reference (name, title, organization, email)
- Conference attendance confirmation (Yes/No/Maybe)
- Award amount: up to $15,000 in scholarships
- Application deadline: April 30, 2026 (2026 cycle)
- Applied via Google Form linked from the official site
- Supporting video submission is optional and may be no more than three minutes.
- Selected recipients are recognized at the annual Cause Conference.