San Diego, CA—San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) recognized 122 career and college bound students at its 10th annual “Stars on the Rise” Scholarship and Awards Ceremony at the Jacobs Center in Southeastern San Diego.

More than $200,000 in scholarships and awards were given to students who plan to transition to career or college following their studies at SDCE based on academic merit, leadership and service to the community. Scholarships and awards range from $100-$4,000 to fund full tuition and/or pay enrollment fees toward college.

“In past years, SDCE has awarded approximately $24,000 annually in scholarships,” said Carlos O. Turner Cortez, Ph.D., president of SDCE. “This year, we are able to give $200,000 due to generous support from donors such as the California Coast Credit Union and the Scott A. & Elizabeth V. Christensen Charitable Foundation.”

Four students received the SDCCD Board of Trustees $2,000 Scholarship by the Christensen Foundation including adult students Kathryn Nelson and Cassandra Tomsha. Nelson will use the award at San Diego Mesa College where she is working toward an Associate degree in multimedia that will put her in reach of a professional position with a broadcast organization such as Netflix, Hulu or sports teams such as the San Diego Padres or Gulls. Tomsha will use her award to transition into San Diego City College, where she will work toward a degree for transfer to San Diego State University.

Fifty (50) deserving scholars will benefit from the San Diego Promise Scholarship, which provides two years of paid fees at San Diego City, Mesa and Miramar colleges for first-time, full-time students. SDCE is the only adult education organization in the state with a Promise program that allows adult students who have returned to the classroom to achieve education and transition to higher education, the opportunity to receive a fully paid scholarship to fund two years of community college.

SDCE is the adult education division of the San Diego Community College District and is the largest provider of noncredit education in California serving students that are among the most diverse in California culturally, ethnically and educationally. Free classes and career training focus on career development and college preparation. For students who plan to attend college, the transition is made easier with help from SDCE bridging classes and counselors who help students navigate the college application process.

Photo: San Diego Community College District Chancellor Constance M. Carroll (center) with Chancellor Scholarship Recipients Ji Young Koo (L) and Yesenia Lopez (R)

Photo and information courtesy of San Diego Continuing Education

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