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Kjell and Vicki Nielsen Scholarship

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Due: March 5, 2026

No transcripts required

Eligibility

Kjell and Vicki Nielsen Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Kjell and Vicki Nielsen Scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors from a public high school in San Diego County. Students must be planning to attend an accredited institution in San Diego County and will enroll in at least 9 credit hours per semester. Students must be foreign-born or have parents who were foreign born. Students must also have parents who have never earned a degree from a community college or four-year university. Students must be actively involved in serving their community as demonstrated by a minimum 100 hours of community service while in high school. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the San Diego Foundation for more information.

Level of Study

High School Junior High School Senior College Freshmen

Scholarship Type

Need Based Women's College Student