Education Scholarship Program

The City of Vista (City) is seeking a Request For Proposal (RFP) from organizations with established educational scholarship programs to partner with the City in providing academic and vocational scholarships for residents of the City. For the current fiscal year, $101,500 in funding is available, with individual requests ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. The contract term is one year, with potential extensions for up to two additional years, though funding levels may vary annually based on cannabis sales tax revenue. Funds must primarily cover tuition, equipment and other related educational costs, with up to 10% allowed for administrative expenses. Unspent funds must be returned at the end of the contract term.

In 2023, the City of Vista launched this program with the intent to give back to the community by helping pave a way for the youth of the City who are in a lower income category to participate in programs that they otherwise might not be able to afford. The purpose of the program is to continue providing enrichment and recreational opportunities to those qualifying City of Vista residents.

The City of Vista Scholarship Program is a program where the City of Vista uses cannabis sales tax revenue to provide academic and recreational scholarships to youths within the City of Vista. This program provides funds to help (1) pay registration fees for youth activities, and/or (2) purchase equipment or items needed by the youth in the City of Vista in order to participate in recreational or other enrichment activities.

In 2024, the City expanded the Scholarship Program to provide funds for education-based scholarships, which include academic and vocational opportunities.