City College awards 311 students nearly $290,000 in scholarships

May 1, 2026 | San Diego Community College District

San Diego City College is proud to announce more than $289,275 in scholarships awarded to 311 students this academic year, including $167,900 in internal scholarships to 158 recipients, $83,375 through the Osher Foundation supporting 115 students, and $38,000 from the Friends of Downtown (FOD) providing 38 students with $1,000 awards each.

The scholarships, made possible through the generosity of donors, community partners, and the San Diego City College Foundation, will help students offset the cost of tuition, books, and other educational expenses as they work toward their academic and career goals.

"These scholarships go to our deserving students. They scholarships are an investment in our student's dedication to use a City College education to change their lives," said Dr. Ricky Shabazz, president of San Diego City College. "These scholarships take our theme of You Belong Here and puts it into action so that our students know that our community supports their educational journey at City College and beyond."

San Diego City College will celebrate this year's scholarship recipients at its annual scholarship banquet on May 4 atop the A Building Patio, where students will be recognized for their hard work and academic achievement.

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