Educational Scholarship Program
We presently administer the following educational scholarships
The Leonard & Edith Polster Scholarship
Focuses on financial need and potential for success through scholarships to CA community colleges, state colleges, universities or trade schools.
The James E. and Patricia Townsend Memorial Fund
Provides scholarships for students pursuing careers in the computer field and/or Boys & Girls Clubs involvement.
BGC Northwest San Diego Trade, Technical & Vocational Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to those pursuing education/certification from a trade, technical or vocational school rather than a traditional college or university.
2024 Applications & Renewal Applications
The Application Deadline Has Passed for 2024
*Note Trade Tech vocational does not have a renewal document.
Please select from one of the applications below for instructions on how to apply.
Leonard and Edith Polster Scholarship
Facilitated by: Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego
The Leonard and Edith Polster Scholarship is awarded annually to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at a CA college or university, a community college, or trade/technical school.
The application deadline has passed for 2024. Please check back in the fall for our 2025 application and dates.
The James E. and Patricia Townsend Memorial Fund
The James E. & Patricia Townsend is awarded annually to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in the computer field and/or have Boys & Girls Clubs involvement.
The application deadline has passed for 2024. Please check back in the fall for our 2025 application and dates.
BGC Northwest San Diego Trade, Technical & Vocational Scholarship
Examples include plumbing, electrical, etc.
Scholarships are available year-round.