Jean Wright-Elson Scholarship

The San Diego Foundation

Deadline: Mar 5, 2026

To give financial assistance to any young person who wants to go into nursing. Qualifications: Applicants must have resided in San Diego County for at least one year; must be college students who have already completed two full academic years (60 semester units or 72 quarter units) and are pursuing a career in nursing, or students pursuing their Master’s degree or Ph.D. in nursing who will be enrolled full-time at a community college or four-year university in Southern California; demonstrate commitment to pursuing a nursing degree through their previous community service and extra-curricular involvements; have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; have a demonstrated financial need; be United States citizens or permanent residents; graduating high school seniors; must be 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 their education; potential for success in college; minimum gpa of 2.0; 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 online application form; FAFSA or CA Dream Act and Student Aid Report (SAR); unofficial copy of their current transcript. Focus: Nursing.

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