Aspiration Scholarship Guidelines
Application Instructions & Selection Criteria 2025

The Aspiration Scholarship funds graduate education in select fields that improve the quality of life in San Diego County. Impact Cubed, a 501(c)3 public charity, manages this program.

Amount: Up to $30,000 – throughout the student’s academic program

Award Criteria

• Acceptance at one of the following in-person programs for Fall 2025:
  • California State University San Marcos
    • MSW, School of Social Work, Pupil Personnel Services Credential
    • MPH: Health Promotion and Health Education
  • University of California, San Diego
    • Teaching Credential and M. Ed, CalTeach Program
  • University of San Diego
    • JD, School of Law, Child Advocacy Concentration
    • JD, School of Law, Public Interest Law Concentration
    • MS, Conflict Management & Resolution, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
    • MA, Social Innovation, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
    • MA, Peace and Justice, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
• Current resident of San Diego County
• Applicants must demonstrate:
  • Past performance in academics and personal, professional, or volunteer work.
  • A commitment to the field of study.
  • A desire to apply their learning to improve the quality of life in San Diego County.
  • Financial need.
• Renewed funding requires submission of a brief application, including an academic progress report.

Awards are made without discrimination based on an applicant’s race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, gender identification or expression, military status, or other legally protected characteristics. Employees and their families or household members of the Aspiration Scholarship Selection Committee, Impact Cubed, and Leichtag Foundation are not eligible.

Application Instructions

• Review selection criteria to confirm eligibility.
• Submit online application.
• Applications must be received by 5 p.m. PDT, Monday, June 2, 2025.

Award Payment

Awards are made before fall payment deadlines and sent directly to the university for tuition and fees.

Questions: Contact Sharyn Goodson at sharyn@leichtag.org or 858-997-6675.