ALRSD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
Assistance League Rancho San Dieguito provides funding for scholarships to help cover tuition, books, supplies, and other expenses.
Scholarship funds are paid in two equal installments to the recipient’s account at the college or technical or trade organization.
- First half paid upon proof of registration with full-time status for the first semester/term/quarter or certificate program, and
- Second half paid upon proof of registration with full-time status for the second semester/term/quarter and either a transcript showing at least a 2.0 GPA in the first period, documentation or certification of successful progress or completion.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 31, 2026
Who may apply?
- Applicant must be a graduating senior eligible to attend in an accredited community college, technical, trade, vocational school, or four-year college.
- Applicant must be attending a high school in the San Dieguito Union High School district and have a cumulative minimum of 2.0 GPA.
- Applicant must not be an Assistance League® chapter member, an Assisteens® member, or a relative of a chapter member.
How to apply?
- All applications must be submitted online. Visit us at www.alrsd.org or go directly to the Scholarship page below. You may copy this link to your mobile phone.
https://www.assistanceleague.org/rancho-san-dieguito/philanthropic-programs/scholarships/
Completed applications include the following:
- Completely filled-out application form (online).
- Either an unofficial transcript with cumulative GPA of senior -year first-semester classes and grades, or an official transcript. An official certification program record from a recognized source is also acceptable.
- Two letters of recommendation from a school guidance counselor/teacher, a member of the community, an employer, or a coach describing the applicant’s special circumstances, participation in the community, school, church, or other activities.
- Personal statement (350 – 500 words) that explains your financial need and provides insight into your background. Information helpful to the committee follows:
- Family background – Support that is available to you
- Special challenges or circumstances – Describe any personal, financial, or educations obstacles you’ve faced
- Employment history – Include jobs you’ve held and how they’ve contributed to your financial situation or personal growth
- School and community involvement – Highlight extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or leadership roles and how they have contributed to your personal growth
- Academic and career goals – Explain your aspirations and how this scholarship will help you achieve them
Applicants are encouraged to include the following:
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid) page entitled “Your Student Aid Report” (SAR) showing your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
In your personal statement let us know whether you have applied for FAFSA.
Criteria for receiving the scholarship:
- Scholarship Committee will consider each applicant’s financial need, scholastic record, job experiences, personal circumstances, recommendations, scholastic record, and school/community activities.
- Scholarship Committee will interview semi-finalists.
- Applicants must enroll with full-time status.
- Scholarship Committee will select recipients based on the evaluation of all application materials and interviews.
INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Please retain copies of all materials submitted for your record.
Applications and other materials will not be returned.
All scholarship recipients will be notified by May 31, 2026.
Personal Statement Outline:
Your Personal Statement is an important part of the application process. Your essay provides key information the Scholarship Committee needs when nominating a student for an award.
Your Personal Statement must be typed with your name at the top of each page and included with the scholarship application.
HELPFUL INFORMATION IN YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT
To assist the scholarship committee in evaluating your application, provide clear and concise details in the areas below:
- Family Background and Support – Describe your family environment and the financial or community resources available to you
- Personal Challenges and Circumstances – Outline personal, financial, or educational obstacles you have faced and how you overcame them
- Employment History – Summarize your job experience, highlighting skills gained, contribution to financial independence and personal growth
- School and Community Engagement – Highlight extracurricular activities, volunteer service, and leadership roles that demonstrate your impact and commitment
- Academic Objectives and Career Goals – Explain our long-term academic plans and professional aspirations, and detail how this scholarship will support your journe