2026 Student Scholarship Application

San Diego Paralegal Association

Deadline to submit scholarship applications with requisite proof of eligibility: May 31, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. PST 

Eligibility Requirements and Award Criteria

Primary Award Criteria: 

• Academic/Professional achievement, including grades, awards, and accolades

• Community/extracurricular involvement

Additional Award Criteria

The Following MUST be attached to you Application

Restrictions

• At its sole discretion, the SDPA Scholarship Committee will annually disburse one scholarship of $500 to a student from one of the following schools: Cuyamaca College, Miramar College, National University, Southwestern College, UCSD, or USD.

• Nonrenewable.

• Scholarship must be applied towards tuition and/or school materials related to paralegal studies.

• High school diploma or GED required. College degree not required.

• Must be currently enrolled and attending a full or part-time paralegal program at Cuyamaca College, Miramar College, National University, Southwestern College, UCSD, or USD at the time of the scholarship application.

• Current San Diego Paralegal Association members and non-members are encouraged to apply.

1. No late applications accepted
2. Application deemed ineligible if false information included
3. Scholarship to be announced at June Paralegal Night

Questions? Email:  [email protected]