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Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship

Through the Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship Endowment Fund, CDC Small Business Finance provides financial assistance to dynamic, community-minded students transitioning from a community college in California, Arizona, and Nevada to a four-year university.

This annual award is open to applications from deserving individuals entering the fall semester. Please note this is not for high school graduates matriculating to a four-year university or community college.

Applications are now closed. Please check back early next year for the next application to be posted.

Arthur H. Goodman, scholarship founder, smiling during an event.

Hear Art Goodman’s Story

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He cared deeply about small business owners in San Diego. He lead with a passion to get things done and find a way to help as many people as possible.
— Arthur Goodman Former CEO, CDC Small Business Finance

Congratulations to our 2024 Recipients!

Goomaral Ganaa, from the University of California, Berkeley, is a 2024 recipient of the Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship from CDC Small Business Finance.

Goomaral Ganaa

University of California, Berkeley

Fuyan Shan, from the University of California, San Diego, is a 2024 recipient of the Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship from CDC Small Business Finance.

Fuyan Shan

University of California, San Diego

Maria Quintero, from the California State University of Monterey, is a 2024 recipient of the Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship from CDC Small Business Finance.

Maria Quintero

California State University of Monterey

Want to invest in a bright future?

How to Contribute to the Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship

By check: Mail checks payable to “The San Diego Foundation” with “Fund #4072” on the memo line to:

The San Diego Foundation
Attn: Donations
2508 Historic Decatur Rd.
Ste. 200
San Diego, CA 92106

By credit card: Call 619-235-2300 (M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Please note “Fund #4072”. A transaction fee of 3.5% will apply.

Questions about donating? Call 619-235-2300.

A Special Thank You to Our Generous Donors

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