Your Support. Their Success.
Scholarships are not just financial transactions, they are gifts of discovery. They enhance students’ academic pursuits and personal passions. They reduce debt and mitigate economic hardships for families. This type of philanthropic support is one of the most personal and impactful ways to alter the course of a student’s life.
"I served in the Marine Corps and as a wildland firefighter before coming to USD. I’m now pursuing my actual passion and learning about the human mind. With the support of scholarships, I can focus more on achieving that goal without overly worrying about burdens outside of school."
- Tim, BA, Psychology
"Scholarships have helped relieve some of the financial stresses that accompany attending school. I cannot wait to continue representing the school and the real estate program to the best of my ability."
- Aaron, BA, Real Estate and Financing
"Finding the funds to be able to afford a college education has always been stressful for me. So, when I found out that I was awarded a renewable full-ride scholarship, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my and my family’s shoulders."
- Makida, BA, Environmental Studies
"Scholarships have helped relieve undue stress and financial burden. They allow me to focus more on my studies."
- Giselle, DNP, Nursing
"Donor generosity has allowed me to focus on the things that matter most to me, including my schoolwork, extracurriculars and my community, without the burden of extra financial stress."
- Daniel, BS/BA, Electrical Engineering
"Scholarship support allowed me to attend USD. Here, I’ve had the opportunity to publish my academic research, something I never thought I’d be able to do."
- Billy, PhD, Leadership Studies
Illuminate the Full Experience
Your scholarship support allows students to take unpaid internships, study globally and pursue undergraduate research opportunities. These high-impact activities can significantly enhance a student’s education and improve their future career prospects. Students who participate in these types of programs have better GPAs and higher rates of retention and graduation.
Scholarships by the Numbers
79%
of fall full-time undergraduates received financial aid
21%
increase in the number of students seeking financial aid since 2014
63%
of undergraduate students applied for financial aid
52%
of graduate students applied for financial aid
$26K
average amount of USD undergraduate student loan debt at graduation in 2022-23
Investing in Student Success
We want to build on and expand our current level of student support by reducing the cost of attending the University of San Diego through the transformative power of philanthropy. Both current use and endowed scholarships allow us to invest in student success and reduce the economic hardship of attending school.
With increased philanthropic support, we can help ease the financial strain that particularly impacts low- and middle-class families. We can embrace our commitment to inclusive excellence by reducing or avoiding the need for costly loans that would place our students in debt and stifle potentially life-altering careers.
Take Your Legacy Forward
Through the impact of philanthropic giving, you help generations of students pursue an education that empowers them to not only find meaningful careers, but to lead inspired and meaningful lives. Your contributions to scholarships are investments in their bright futures. We invite you to become a part of this proud tradition and help us light the way forward together.