Our Mission
The Lamp of Learning mission is to reduce the barriers that high-achieving, low-income students throughout San Diego County encounter when preparing, applying, and paying for a university education through mentoring and scholarship programs.
About IGNITE
The Ignite program, developed by Lamp of Learning, addresses the underrepresentation of high-achieving, low-income students in top-tier universities. Our two year program of workshops empower high school juniors and seniors by focusing on university applications, mentorship, financial literacy, and emotional readiness. Currently impacting 100 students, Ignite aims to expand even more! Ignite is bridging the information gap and enhancing opportunities for these students to realize their full potential in higher educational settings.
$312,000 awarded to 72 students since 2004
The Lamp of Learning is a mentoring and scholarship program based out of the University Club atop Symphony Towers. Originally inspired as a way to give back and re-engage with the educational foundation of the club, the group is now a 501(c)3 organization giving $18,000 in scholarships annually to San Diego County high school seniors moving on to 4-year universities. The Lamp of Learning partners with AVID, an intensive college preparation program delivered through high schools, to highlight and target exceptional first-generation college hopefuls. We are extremely proud of our students and the impact they will make on the community far into the future.
Candid Platinum
Lamp of Learning is proud to have been awarded Platinum status with Candid (formerly Guidestar).
Scholarship Awards
