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Food, fun and fellowship
San Diego Education Fund scholarship recipients are back in class after a well-deserved winter break that included food, fun and fellowship at Dave & Busters Mission Valley.
Helping students from across the globe
Aspiring teacher and SDSU sophomore Melissa Arguelles Garcia tutors at Clark Middle School. She began tutoring years ago as a student at Hoover High School.
Education: Our most powerful tool
Your support translates directly into scholarships for eligible San Diego Unified School District graduates who dream of becoming teachers or STEM professionals.
Fascinated by genetics—and so much more
Cameron Norman sings, dances, digs Harry Potter and finds time to study Japanese and Korean.
A nurse’s inspiration
Ijabo Ibrahim is motivated by her refugee family’s unity, their hard work and the compassionate care they have received.
Welcome aboard, Michael Angelo Camacho!
His education, experience and enthusiasm uniquely qualify Michael Angelo Camacho to join our Board of Directors.
A shared sense of accomplishment
For nearly two-dozen San Diego Education Fund Scholars, an end-of-school-year celebration at Dave & Busters San Diego included games, fellowship and a supersized buffet.
Our favorite kind of email
Stephanie Morales, a first-generation college student, says we have inspired her to help others.
New board member is tip-top volunteer
Native San Diegan Cindy McIntyre hopes to inspire future teachers.
Welcome aboard, Wade Glover!
We are delighted to welcome Wade Glover to San Diego Education Fund’s Board of Directors.
New scholars shine at ceremony
Four of San Diego Education Fund’s newest scholars took center stage May 6 during San Diego Unified School District’s Teacher of the Year ceremonies.
It’s the final countdown!
If you or someone you know is eligible to apply for a San Diego Education Fund scholarship, do it now. The application period closes at 5 p.m. Monday, March 24.
Studying biology to become a teacher
Some study biology to become a high school teacher. “I’m one of those people,” Hajir Al Obaidi says.
Top story: Winter celebration
Our winter newsletter covers our celebration at Dave & Busters and scholarship opportunities for aspiring teachers and STEM professionals.
Mentoring is “invaluable” for aspiring computer engineer
Rhilo Soto tells the education fund Board of Directors how the scholarship is working for him.
Celebrating Scholars
San Diego Education Fund scholars gather at Dave & Busters for games, a buffet and conversation.
In-studio at FOX 5
Superstars Mary Castleberry and Abigail Gonzalez appeared in an in-studio interview Nov. 14 at FOX 5 San Diego.
A passion for the classroom
Future elementary school teacher Abigail Gonzalez thrived in the AVID program at Patrick Henry High School.
STEM scholar gains hands-on experience at Vertex
Crawford High School graduate and first-year nursing student Sumeya Aweys catches us up on her summer internship at Vertex Pharmaceuticals.