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Mary Lou Washatka Scholarship

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Due: March 5, 2026

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Eligibility

Mary Lou Washatka 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 Mary Lou Washatka Scholarship will be awarded to students who are enrolled or will be enrolled at a four-year university, community college, or career/technical school in the United States in the Fall. They must have been in the foster care system at some point since age 13 or later. They must have also shown a commitment to their community through a minimum 100 hours of meaningful community service. If awarded, students will need to provide documentation of current or former foster youth status after being selected as a scholarship recipient. Acceptable forms of documentation include IEP, letter from ILS worker, CASA, other foster youth serving organization, or medical paperwork from age 13 or later. Students must have resided in San Diego County for at least one year. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the San Diego Foundation for more information.

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Scholarship Type

Need Based Women's College Student