Sponsored by the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, the Jeffrey D. Sollender Scholarship provides renewable scholarships of up to $20,000 over 4 years to entrepreneurial high school seniors in San Diego County.
Scholarship Details
- This scholarship is judged based on a combination of financial need and merit through community service or business ventures.
- The award can cover both tuition and associated college costs.
- Students of all religions may apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be high school seniors in San Diego County, California.
- Applicants must intend to enroll in undergraduate study at a 4-year university upon their high school graduation.
- Applicants must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need; their family income must not exceed $80,000 per year and they must have a FAFSA on file.
Application Process
- Fill out and submit the FAFSA in advance of both the FAFSA and scholarship deadlines.
- Gather all required documents as listed on the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego's website.
- Navigate to the submission portal for the Jeffrey D. Sollender Scholarship and fill out the application in advance of the deadline. Make sure to upload all required documents as well.
The Jeffrey D. Sollender Scholarship honors the memory of Jeff Sollender, a biotech entrepreneur and philanthropist. This scholarship aims to recognize and highlight students who embody Sollender's devoted nature and legacy of uplifting others.
