Apply for an NBF Scholarship
It’s time to take control of your future
Are you a student, looking to take the next step toward the future of your dreams?
We can help
This scholarship is for you if:
You live in San Diego and you have experienced homelessness, unstable housing, or adverse living situations at any point during high school (9th-12th grade)
You are looking to attend a college, university, certificate program, apprenticeship program, or technical skills training this coming semester
You are eager and ready to take steps to enhance your skills and further your education
You are interested in building a bright future for yourself, your family, and your community
Let’s do this!
How to Apply
Applying for the New Beginnings Scholarship Fund for Unhoused Youth is as simple as 1, 2, 3.
This scholarship is available through the San Diego Foundation (SDF) Common Scholarship Application. Instructions are below.
Filing a complete FAFSA or California Dream Act application is a required first step for all students appying for San Diego Foundation Scholarships.
It should take between 1-2 hours to complete.
2. Attend an Application Workshop
View our events calendar for information about upcoming workshops!
These workshops are not mandatory, but are designed to walk you through the application process and answer any questions you may have about the Common Application or FAFSA process.
They are completely free… find one that works for your and join us!
3. Complete the SDF Common Scholarship Application
The San Diego Foundation Common Application opens on Wednesday, January 15th and closes at 2pm, on Wednesday, March 5th.
Click here to get started on your application right away, so you don’t miss the window!
Make sure you select “currently unhoused or have previously been unhoused during high school (9th-12th). This is what will match you with the NBSF scholarship!
If you’re awarded a New Beginnings Scholarship, you are automatically eligible to be enrolled in our New Beginnings Scholars Program! This means you will have access to ongoing support from our staff, access to our alumni community, and partnership with an ongoing friend and advocate.
Learn more about what that means here.
Scholarship Timeline
January
Common Scholarship Application is available through the San Diego Foundation
January - March
Attend any one of our FREE application workshops
March
Our team reviews applications and selects scholarship recipients
June
Scholarship recipients are notified and scholarships are awarded!
We celebrate!
July
Join the New Beginnings Scholars Program and continue taking steps toward your dream
Not sure if college or the NBF Scholarship is right for you?
That’s okay!
Taking the next steps in your education can be a really tough decision, and shouldn’t be taken lightly.
There are many options for you to choose from, and we understand the endless obstacles for you to overcome.
But despite what may seem like an impossible decison….
We believe in you!
And we’re here to help.
As NBSF co-founder Ms. Jessica says -
There is a school out there for you, and there is money out there for you.
We’re here to help you find it.
Whatever the perfect next step is for you, our team at New Beginnings Scholarship Fund can help you uncover it.
We’ll talk through your unique talents, skills, gifts, and interests.
And help point you in the direction of your dreams.
Still Unsure?
Try talking to your high school counselor, contacting us, or visiting one of our application workshops to work through what’s next for you.
You got this.