501(c)(3) NonprofitEIN 27-2357783
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Educating Scholars. Igniting Good Trouble.

Opening doors to higher education for San Diego’s rising scholars.

The Blue Impact Foundation awards scholarships and support to students from underserved communities across San Diego, because talent is everywhere but opportunity is not.

  • 501(c)(3) NonprofitEIN 27-2357783
  • Rooted in San DiegoServing local students
  • Scholarship FocusedAccess to higher education
  • A Legacy of ServiceInspired by a tradition since 1914

Our Mission

Investing in the students who will lead our city tomorrow

For too many young people in San Diego, college or career training feels out of reach. The cost is real, and so is the lack of guidance.

The Foundation exists to close that gap. We raise funds, award scholarships, and connect students with mentors and community partners who help them finish what they start.

  • Scholarships for students from underserved San Diego communities
  • Mentorship and encouragement from caring community leaders
  • Partnerships that turn local generosity into lasting opportunity
Learn about the Foundation
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Our PromiseCulture for service. Service for humanity.

What We Do

Three ways we help students rise

Money matters, but students also need people in their corner. Our work combines both.

01

Scholarships

Awards that help students cover tuition, books, and the costs of starting college, community college, or a trade program.

Scholarship details

02

Mentorship & Readiness

Guidance from professionals who have walked the path, from applications and essays to that first semester on campus.

How mentoring works

03

Community Service

Working alongside the men of Omicron Iota Sigma and local partners to show up for San Diego neighborhoods year-round.

See us in the community

For Students

Planning for college or career training?

If you are a San Diego student with big goals and limited resources, we want to hear from you. Our scholarship recognizes effort, character, and commitment to community, not only grades.

Next application cycle: opening soon. Eligibility, timeline, and FAQs are posted now so you can start preparing.

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“Culture for Service and Service for Humanity.”
The Motto of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. · The Spirit of Our Work
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Brotherhood & Service

Powered by a community that shows up

The Foundation works hand in hand with the Omicron Iota Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., whose members have served San Diego through youth mentorship, community outreach, and civic engagement since 2010.

Those men volunteer their time, open their networks, and lend their example to the students we serve. Their commitment to brotherhood, scholarship, and service is the foundation our work is built on.

Get Involved

Every scholar needs a village

Give, volunteer, or partner with us. Each one puts a San Diego student closer to a degree.

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Donate

Your tax-deductible gift goes to work for local students through scholarships and support.

Make a gift
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Volunteer & Mentor

Review applications, mentor a scholar, or lend a hand at our events and service projects.

Volunteer with us
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Partner

Businesses and organizations can sponsor an award, name a scholarship, or match employee gifts.

Become a partner

Make an Impact

A gift today is a graduate tomorrow.

Help a San Diego student take the next step. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.