MANASD Scholarship Program
Opening Educational Doors. Breaking Down Financial Barriers
The MANA de San Diego Scholarship Program enables exceptional Latinas to continue the journey toward success, leadership and empowerment by providing financial assistance when enrolled in an institution of higher learning.
Annually, MANASD awards up to $100,000 in financial support to a wide range of worthy students. From community college students on the road to a Bachelor’s Degree to doctoral candidates on the verge of a Ph.D. MANA has awarded $800,000 in scholarships to date.
MANA scholarship recipients are selected based on a number of academic and non-academic factors. These factors include leadership, community engagement, educational and professional goals, financial need and special circumstances. Scholarships are awarded and recipients and their families celebrated at an annual Scholarship Reception.
MANASD continues its support of the Hermanitas Youth Mentorship Program, by awarding qualified Hermanitas graduates with first year college scholarships.
2026 Scholarship Application
Our scholarship application is now closed.
Scholarship History
Established in 1991 to honor the memory of Sylvia Chavez, a gifted and devoted MANA de San Diego volunteer, Sylvia understood higher education is a key to achieving equal participation in the social, educational and economic arenas.
Named Scholarships
In 2010, MANA de San Diego established a “Named Scholarship” program. Scholarship donations of $1,650* or more can be made on behalf on an individual, family trust or company. Named Scholarships can also be awarded toward the pursuit of a specific degree. A MANA Named Scholarship is a unique and meaningful way to leave a legacy. For more information on the Named Scholarship Program, please click on the donate button below.
*Includes at 10% administrative fee*
2025 Named Scholarships and Donors
- The Benitez Family Scholarship
- The Ana & Ashley Lopez Scholarship
- The Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr. Scholarship
- The Belloso Family Scholarship
- The Lola's Cocina Scholarship
- The San Diego Gas & Electric Scholarship
- The Community Health Group Scholarship in Partnership with MANASD
- The Renee Felix Memorial Scholarship
- The Republic Services Scholarship
- The Dr. Inez Gonzalez Perezchica Scholarship
- The Ret. Judge Fred Castro Scholarship
- The City National Bank Scholarship
- USD SOLES Scholarship in Partnership with MANASD
- The Venus Molina Scholarship
- The Elisa Sanchez Scholarship
- The North Island Credit Union Scholarship
- The Cervantes Family Scholarship
- The Parent Student Scholarship
- The MANA de North County San Diego Scholarship
- The Jesusita Chavez Memorial Scholarship
- The Ama Scholarship
- The San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club Scholarship
- The Glad to be here Foundation in Partnership with Community Health Group Scholarship
- The Las Adelitas Scholarship
- The Elizabeth Alonso Scholarship
- The Price Philanthropies Scholarship
Corporate Scholarship Sponsors
Other Scholarship Opportunities:
MANASD Scholars: your campus office of financial aid has a wealth of scholarship opportunities waiting for you to uncover!
Help us help Latinas achieve success
Together, through our mentorship programs, scholarships and leadership events, we can make a positive difference in the Latino community.