College Scholarships
$500,000 in scholarships awarded
Teens Going to College
We strive to bridge the opportunity gap by encouraging access to higher education. Teens Rise Foundation lifts individuals and communities by offering scholarships based on academic success and demonstrated grit, heart, and purpose.
College Scholarships:
Transportation costs for students and families
Books and school supplies
Tuition gaps
Warm weather clothing
Room and board expenses
San Diego Foundation Partnership
Teens Rise Foundation is a proud partner of San Diego Foundation (SDF) Community Scholars Initiative (CSI). Together, we are expanding opportunities for first-generation, English language learners across South County San Diego.
Through CSI, Teens Rise provides college and career readiness programs that empower students to see themselves in higher education and future careers. This includes FAFSA workshops, campus tours, mentorship, career panels, and CSI scholarships that help bridge the affordability gap for students pursuing college. To learn more about our partnership with SDF, check out their blog here.
We invite you to watch this video highlighting our partnership and impact.
Carol Kimmelman Memorial Scholarship
To honor the memory of Mrs. Carol Kimmelman, we're delighted to support exemplary college-bound scholarship recipients who exude characteristics Carol would love and admire: unparalleled drive, passion for life, and love for others.
Top 10 Colleges Attended By Our Scholarship Winners
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Berkeley
San Diego State University
Dartmouth College
Yale University
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Southern California
University of Pennsylvania
Georgetown University
Morehouse College
Scholarship Winners
Students demonstrating grit, heart, and purpose are rewarded with financial support in their college journeys.
Fund Scholarships
$500 - $10,000/year per student
Fund scholarships awarded to students who demonstrate grit, heart, and purpose. We invite you to share in the joy of fulfilling deserving teens’ dreams.