Overview

The City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation Department provides scholarships for qualifying low income Oceanside Residents. The new scholarship program will increase the annual scholarship allocation to $300 per child with an additional $250 per child allocated specifically for summer camps. Each child in a family that meets the income limits will have access to $550 per year for scholarships. The intent is to provide each child with sufficient scholarship funds to participate in after school programming and 2 weeks of summer camp, but each family will have the flexibility to register for any Parks and Recreation Department program they select. If a child prefers to only register for camp, they can use all $550 in scholarships to attend summer camp.

How To Apply

The City accepts scholarship applications electronically and in person at the Parks and Recreation Department Administration office, located at 300 North Coast Highway, as well as recreation centers, senior centers, and aquatic facilities. Once a child is approved for a scholarship, the funds will be applied in the child’s account and the family can choose how to use the scholarship funds.

Please fill out our online application by clicking on the link below:

Scholarship Application (Aplicacion de Beca)

*Please allow 7–10 business days for scholarship applications to be reviewed and processed. Due to the high volume of requests, applications are not processed immediately. We recommend submitting your application in advance to ensure adequate time for program registration.

If you register for an activity prior to receiving a scholarship, you will NOT receive a refund after the scholarship is processed. 

Requirements

Residency

Scholarships are only available for Oceanside residents. The City requires one of the following for proof of residency to quality for a scholarship:

• California Driver's License
• California ID
• Utility Bill
• Other documents with an Oceanside address with applicant's name

Income Verification

The city requires proof of income to be submitted with scholarship applications. One of the following may qualify as a proof of income document:

• Two consecutive pay stubs
• W-2 Form
• Previous year's tax return
• Cash Aid Government Assistance 
• EBT Documents
• Notice of Action Form

For any questions on qualifying documents, please contact our administration office at 760-435-5041 or email recadmin@oceansideca.org.

Income Qualifications

Scholarship discount percentage will be based on income levels using the San Diego County AMI income limits as established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for low-income households.

• Families that fall under the extremely low income bracket will receive a 80% discount
• Families that fall under the very low income bracket will receive a 70% discount
• Families that fall under the low income bracket will receive a 50% discount

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I do not use the scholarship funds? Do they roll over after expiration?

Scholarship funds to not roll over after expiration.

Can I apply the camp scholarship and the program scholarship to the same application?

Yes, the camp and program scholarships can be requested on the same application.

What activities/camps does the scholarship cover?

The scholarship covers all activities and camps listed in the quarterly activity guides posted on the Parks & Recreation homepage.