Steve Petix Journalism Scholarship

The San Diego Foundation

Deadline: Mar 5, 2026

To support the education of students from California. Qualifications: Applicants must be graduating Grossmont Union High School district seniors; plan to pursue a career in journalism or related writing career at an accredited community college or four-year university in the United States in fall; have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale; plan to attend school full-time; preference will be given to students who have been involved in their school newspaper or serve as yearbook staff; graduating high school seniors; current college students (undergraduate or graduate); adult re-entry students; students with financial needs (includes middle-income families); students attending four-year universities, community colleges or career/technical schools; commitment to applicants education; potential for success in college; participation in community service, extracurricular activities and/or work experience; current residence in San Diego County (for at least one year). Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committees will consider the information in application, including activities, academics, financial need and personal statements. How to apply: Applicants must be submit application form; FAFSA or CA Dream Act and Student Aid Report (SAR). Focus: Journalism.

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