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www.dondiegoscholarship.org - The Don Diego Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit scholarship program of the San Diego County Fair.

The nonprofit Don Diego Scholarship Foundation provides annual college scholarships to outstanding San Diego County high school seniors who have participated in the San Diego County Fair or other Del Mar Fairgrounds events as well as grants for agricultural education. The Fund was formed in 1986 as a lasting tribute to Tom Hernandez, who, in the role of Don Diego, served as the legendary goodwill ambassador of the Fair from 1947 until his death in 1984. To date, the Fund has distributed more than $1 in scholarships and grants, helping some 300 students pursue a college degree.

10/29/2026

Throwback Thursday: A couple fun photos from Gala 2014. Scroll through a bunch more over the years here. https://dondiegoscholarship.org/photo-gallery/

10/28/2026

Can you hear the hoofbeats? The roar of the crowd? The fun and fanfare? Racing returns to Del Mar November 6th! https://www.dmtc.com/

10/26/2026

After raising her market lambs, Bow and Arrow, 2026 Scholar Sydney Harris is now on target to become a Pediatric Nurse. She is using her two Don Diego scholarships totaling $8,000 to matriculate at Creighton University.

10/23/2026

Where’s the beef? Just ask future skilled butcher Madison Bowman. This 2026 Don Diego Scholar is double-majoring in Meat Science and Agriculture Business at Texas Tech. We're happy to help "steer" Madison to a great career.

10/22/2026

We have 456 reasons to celebrate our 40th anniversary this year. Here is our stellar lineup of 2016 Scholars. They’ve come a long way since then, and so has Don Diego, thanks to your support.
More pics from the past here. https://dondiegoscholarship.org/scholarships/yearbook/

10/20/2026

Two great Don Diego Legacy Brick stories showcase two great reasons to buy your piece of history today! Read and purchase here https://dondiegoscholarship.org/product/legacy-brick-program/

10/17/2026

Six years ago, we spotlighted 1999 recipient Mary Martineau. Today, she is the Agriculture Programs Supervisor for the www.sdfair.com. Mary has been a champion for ag her entire life!

10/15/2026

Sharing her lofty ambition -- “My ultimate goal is to help people through agriculture” – 2026 Scholar Kaitlyn Peck is using her two Don Diego scholarships totaling $6,500 to major in Plant & Soil Science and Agricultural Leadership at Oklahoma State. In our estimation, Kaitlyn is OK and more!

10/13/2026

Just read that the University of Nevada Las Vegas now offers an innovative Mariachi major. Don Diego happens to have its own Mariachi musician: top 2017 Scholar Mary Moreno Christian, who graduated from UC Davis. Here she is back in the (COVID-era) day with her guitarrón. Don Diego Scholars are amazing!

10/12/2026

In 2025, Board member Jim Dredge’s $5,000/year, total $20.000 scholarship propelled Anairis Canseco to Brigham Young, where she is excelling as a Poli Sci major. Learn more about these ultra-generous donors and consider joining this elite group.
www.dondiegoscholarship.org/scholarships/

Address

P. O. Box 614
Del Mar, CA
92014

Telephone

+18587924210

Website

http://www.dondiegoscholarship.org/

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