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San Diego area high school seniors or graduates pursuing an AA/AS degree or certificate at a community college or accredited trade school who participated in Fairgrounds events or employment may apply for the Don Diego Vocational Education Scholarship.
The award is $5,000. Applicants must have participated prior to the applying year in an event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Horsepark, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, or as a Fairgrounds employee or contractor.
Submit the online application with transcript, two recommendation letters, and a biographical essay of up to 500 words by March 30. The Don Diego Scholarship Foundation supports students active at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and San Diego County Fair.
The Don Diego Vocational Education Scholarship awards $5,000.
The deadline is March 30, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Associate degree; Certificate; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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