Employee Scholarship

Employment
Written By Charlotte Waterson

Organization: Don Diego Scholarship Foundation – Click here to apply

Application Deadline: 04/15/2025 (Midnight)

Overview: The Employee Scholarship is a financial award recognizing high school seniors and graduates who have previously worked at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Premier Food Services, or a Del Mar Fairgrounds contractor. This scholarship is part of the Don Diego Scholarship Foundation’s initiative to support students pursuing higher education.

Key Information:

  • Location: San Diego County, CA

  • Modality: Scholarship opportunity

  • Compensation: Up to $10,000 in awards for college, trade school, or vocational education

  • Time Commitment: Application due by midnight on April 15, 2025

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a high school student applying for or accepted at a college

  • Must provide verification of past employment (prior to the application year) at: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Premier Food Services, A contractor of the Del Mar Fairgrounds

  • Scholarships are awarded in the following categories: 4-H, FFA, Employee, Exhibitor/Participant

  • Junior Livestock Auction (JLA) Scholarships available for 4-H or FFA students

  • Vocational Education Scholarships available for students pursuing an AA/AS degree or certificate at a community college or accredited trade school

  • Spanjian Family Scholarship ($5,000) awarded to an outstanding recipient

  • Scholarship funds must be used within four years

Charlotte Waterson
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