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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
Up to $3,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Gerald and Inez Grant Parker Foundation Scholarship is for first-year students.
Benefits
The scholarship is worth a 4-year award up to $3,000.
Eligibility
- An outstanding UC San Diego entering first-year student from a San Diego or Imperial County high school who has made valuable contributions through community service.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
American
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Nov 2026
File your UC Application for Admissions and Scholarships by the November 30 deadline.
For financial need scholarships, file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), OR if AB540 eligible, and unable to file a FAFSA, file a California Dream Application by the March 2 deadline. Do not file both.
Additional requested financial aid documents are due July 1.
Based on the information you provided in steps 1 and 2 above, UC San Diego will consider you for any UC San Diego scholarships for which you qualify.
Eligibility is limited to United States citizens, permanent residents, or California Dream Act students.
Check your application status online using the Applicant Portal.
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