Don Diego Scholarship Foundation

Julian
$20,000 CGW Family Foundation Scholarship
Top FFA Scholar
UC Davis
It is truly an honor to receive such a prestigious award as the CGW Scholarship. This award will enable to me achieve my goals to become a veterinarian. The Fair has given me endless opportunities and valuable life lessons. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Don Diego for seeing my potential when I didn’t see it myself.

Coronado
$5,000 Employee Scholarship
$5,000 Spanjian Family Scholarship
Boston College
I plan to become a family law attorney to advocate for the rights of abused women and children. Being a first-generation American, I grew up with a special appreciation for education. I thank Don Diego for helping make higher education accessible to all students. You have helped to truly change my life.

Escondido
$5,000 Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship
$2,500 FFA Scholarship
UCSD
Participating in the Fair was such a great experience; I am grateful to have been a part of it. Thank you to all Don Diego donors who contributed to these generous gifts. I look forward pursuing a degree in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution as a first-generation college student.

San Diego
$5,000 Exhibitor/Participant Scholarship
Occidental College
Participating in the Fair’s Student Showcase gave me the opportunity to connect with artists of all kinds in my community. I am honored to receive this scholarship from Don Diego, and will use it to finance my education; majoring in Biochemistry on a pre-med track. Thank you!

Ramona
$5,000 Zable Foundation 4-H Scholarship
Valparaiso University
I have conducted swine projects with 15 animals for nine years. The experiences have reinforced the importance of responsibility, accountability, perseverance and, above all, patience. Each characteristic was honed through hours of hard work and flexibility that will help me as I study Engineering.

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