Coastal Community Foundation Scholarships

Essay required

Local

Overview

The Coastal Community Foundation provides up to $3,000 worth of scholarships to graduating high school seniors throughout the San Diego County area. Some scholarships are based on merit, financial need, or extracurricular activities. There’s one application for all of their scholarships, which asks for an essay and a letter of recommendation. If you're a local student, you have a very high chance to win. Apply!

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 April 1, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

coastalfoundation.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

Other

This scholarship requires something a bit different!

FAQ

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation?

Letters of recommendation typically come from teachers, counselors, coaches, leaders in groups you're a part of—basically any person who knows you well and is NOT a family member.

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to?

To prioritize your scholarship applications, think about which scholarships you have the best chance of getting (the most specific ones, with more than one winner), the ones due the soonest, and the ones that are awarding the most money.

Tip: We recommend you make a schedule for yourself to follow to stay organized and on track throughout the scholarship application season! You can always ask a Mos advisor for help.

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

If you haven't heard back within a few weeks, reach out to the scholarship organization! Some scholarship organizations email all the applicants to let them know if they were selected or not, while others only contact the winners—it usually depends on the number of applicants. It never hurts to follow up.