MAEGA Scholarship

Scholarships available to all eligible Latinx seniors graduating from the San Dieguito Union High School District who plan to attend college or an accredited vocational/tech school.

Applications are closed for the ‘25-’26 MAEGA scholarship.

Key Dates:

Interviews Complete! Recipients will be notified, mid May

School Award Ceremonies

  • La Costa Canyon High School, May 19, 2025

  • Torrey Pines High School, May 20, 2025

  • San Deguito High School, May 21, 2025

  • Canyon Crest Academy, TBD

  • Sunset, TBD

MAEGA Awards Reception June 2, 7pm @Mira Costa College, San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff CA 92007- - all winners and families invited

Eligibility

To be eligible for a MAEGA scholarship, students must

  • Be of Mexican or other Latinx heritage.

  • Demonstrate financial need.

  • Hold a minimum 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average).

  • Be a high school senior in San Dieguito Unified High School district.

  • Be planning to attend an accredited university, community college, technical or vocational school, or graduate program.

  • Complete the application form, electronically, and submit by the deadline.

45 Scholarship Recipients

in 2024 - 2025 school year

24 Scholarship Renewals

in 2024 - 2025 school year

$59,400 Awarded

in scholarship funds for 2024-2025 school year

Application Checklist

Your completed application must include the following:

Completed Application Form: filled out electronically. Leave no blanks.

Short Essay: 2 typed pages with your full name on both pages, explaining how you meet the four eligibility requirements listed above.  Be sure to be specific about the way in which you qualify in terms of Mexican/Latinx heritage.  You may also discuss your career goals, what you plan to study, personal interests, why you want to further your education, your family background, any challenges you and your family have overcome and personal interests. Upload as a PDF.

Two (2) Recommendation Letters: Provide the names and email addresses of two recommenders, at least one from a school counselor or teacher. No PDF required. For instructions see Section 6 of the form.  

High School Transcript: Include your current senior year courses. This must be the 1 or 2-page transcript you get from your counselor or registrar, not an Aeries printout.  It does not have to be an “official” transcript with the registrar's signature.  Upload as a PDF.

Proof of Family Income: A Copy of your Student Aid Index Form OR Copies of your parents’/guardians’ 2023 W-2s (wage and tax statements) and/or your parents’/guardians’ 2-page income tax return.  For security reasons, be sure to “X” out all social security numbers. 

FAQs

  • This scholarship is for graduating seniors only. Renewals are offered to former recipients for their sophomore year only.

  • Renewals are sometimes available for previous recipients for their sophomore year. If available, you will be contacted via email and provided details on how to apply.

    Please contact scholarships1970@maega.org to learn more about renewals.

  • Yes! Scholarships can be used towards any accredited vocational or trade school.

  • Please complete the online application or send offline form via PDF.

    All supporting documents must be submitted as PDF.

    Please label all documents: last name_first name_ type of document.

    For example: Posada_Gilbert_Transcript.pdf