The BIG Give 2020 - Up Close & In-person
It was the best day of the year! We awarded $1000 scholarships to 35 San Diego City College students at our first Scholarship Awards Luncheon since 2019. It was truly a pleasure to meet these deserving students over lunch, recognize them, celebrate achievements and most importantly, present them with checks!
About our Selection Process
FODSD 2022 Scholarship Chair, Jessica Schatz worked closely with the SDCC Student Affairs Office to manage the scholarship application process.
Students complete an on-line application form that includes basic information, as well as write an essay question “What inspired you to commit yourself to your major and education at City College at this point in your life”
Application criteria is verified by SDCC
Minimum 3.0 GPA for scholarship
One semester at SDCC complete
Students that meet the criteria are invited to participate in an in-person interview with FODSD members
During interviews all students are asked the same questions and are chosen based on their academic achievement, short-term plans and long-term vision.
Big THANK YOU to FODSD members who conducted 2022 interviews:
Jessica Schatz * Ben Price * Leah Bentley * Patricia Waldron
About our 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Recipient’s
Studies
Over the years many nursing and STEM (MESA) students have been recipients. In 2022 there were more returning / non-traditional students.
‘Thank you for investing in my future’ ‘I’m a first generation college student’ ‘ This is the first scholarship I’ve ever received’
‘This money will help me have a career that I love’ ‘I want to set a good example and make my children proud of me’
About our Scholarship Program
FODSD have awarded more than $750,000 in scholarships to students of San Diego City College since 2000, and are the largest contributor of single scholarships to SDCC each year.
FODSD does not stipulate how the funds are to be used, given that students have varied needs. This year many of students stated they would use the funds for books, digital resources, and living expenses.
The majority of the funds were raised at our 2nd Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament. Funds are raised 100% of funds from our donors goes directly to the students. Mark your calendar for August 25, 2023 and plan to attend our 3rd Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament at Coronado Golf Course!
