Senior Scholarships

Applications for the 2026 Senior Scholarship Program will open Feb 10

The Senior Scholarship Program awards scholarships to exceptional seniors from CUSD who are furthering their education at an accredited U.S. university, college, technical, or vocational school in the 2026-27 academic year. Eligible seniors in the class of 2026 may apply to receive one of our college scholarships ranging from $2,500 – $10,000!

Scholarship Guidelines

Graduating Seniors!

Applications Open February 10, 2026 

Applications Close March 19, 2026 

Carlsbad Educational Foundation’s senior scholarship awards are intended to encourage students to pursue a career in their selected field of study.

Multiple generous scholarships totaling up to $60,000 are available to high school seniors in the Carlsbad Unified School District who have been involved in a Foundation-funded or supported program and who meet the eligibility requirements. Approximately one-third of the scholarships will be awarded specifically to need-based applicants.

CEF has partnered with the Judith Campbell Educational & Community Foundation, the Tom Laurence Music Scholarship Fund, and Viasat, Inc. to award multiple scholarships ranging from $2,500 – $10,000 to 2026 CUSD graduating seniors.

Applicants submit one application. The amount winners receive is determined by a scholarship committee.

Eligibility Requirements

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High School Senior

High school senior graduating from a Carlsbad Unified School District high school.

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One Letter of Recommendation

The letter can be from a teacher, instructor, counselor, supervisor, youth leader, coach, or other adult. Letters from family members will not be accepted.

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Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.

Copy of unofficial transcript from AERIES is required.

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Personal Statement

Describe your educational plan and how participation in a program supported by Carlsbad Educational Foundation has impacted your educational goals.

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Furthering Education

Will attend an accredited U.S. university, college, or technical/ vocational school in the 2026-27 academic year.

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FASFA Results - Optional

FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) results are required only if you would like to be considered for one of the need-based scholarships.

Applications Open February 10, 2026 

Applications Close March 19, 2026

Scholarship Guidelines

2025 Scholarship Winners

Fifteen outstanding high school seniors from Carlsbad Unified School District were awarded a total of $67,500 in scholarships through the Carlsbad Educational Foundation’s 2025 Senior Scholarship Program.

    • Sophia Gocan, Sage Creek High School, $10,000 Judith Campbell Educational & Community Foundation Scholarship
    • Marianthe Dresios, Carlsbad High, $10,000 Judith Campbell Educational & Community Foundation Scholarship
    • Zaiden Dee, Carlsbad High, $10,000 Judith Campbell Educational & Community Foundation Scholarship
    • Vassilios Dresios, Carlsbad High, $6,000 Tom Laurence Music Scholarship
    • Demetrios Dresios, Carlsbad High, $5,000 CEF Scholarship
    • Alex Le Moigne, Carlsbad High, $4,000 Tom Laurence Music Scholarship
    • Divya Sharma, Sage Creek High, $2,500 Viasat Scholarship for Science Olympiad
    • Jacob Dougherty, Sage Creek High, $2,500 Viasat Scholarship for Science Olympiad
    • Imane Elidrissi, Sage Creek High, $2,500 CEF Scholarship
    • Erin O’Malley, Sage Creek High, $2,500 CEF Scholarship
    • Meera Mor, Carlsbad High, $2,500 CEF Scholarship
    • Michela Miracco, Sage Creek High, $2,500 CEF Scholarship
    • Alessandra Anghera, Carlsbad High, $2,500 CEF Scholarship
    • Kendra Ammon, Carlsbad High, $2,500 CEF Scholarship
    • Luke Maland, Carlsbad High, $2,500 CEF Scholarship

Carlsbad Educational Foundation and its partners proudly congratulate the 2025 scholarship recipients and extend their deepest gratitude to the organizations, donors, and educators who helped make these awards possible.

Scholarship recipients include students who found a passion in music, STEAM, and programs rooted in educational innovation, made possible by generous community support and partners of the Carlsbad Educational Foundation, including the Judith Campbell Educational and Community Foundation, the Tom Laurence Music Scholarship, and Viasat.

Read more about the 2025 scholarship recipients.

Questions?

Contact Senior Scholarship Team
Email: seniorscholarships@carlsbaded.org
Phone: (760) 929 – 1555

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