For San Diego County high school seniors gearing up for college, scholarship support can be a real game-changer. That’s why Wheelhouse Credit Union is proud to offer its annual Sustainability and Badge of Honor College Scholarships, providing $1,000 awards to help students pursue their academic dreams.
Designed to support local students with big goals, these scholarships reflect Wheelhouse’s ongoing commitment to education, community, and opportunity. Whether you’re a student planning your future or someone who knows a college-bound senior, this is a chance to make higher education a little more accessible.
Apply today or share this opportunity with someone who could benefit.
Scholarships that Celebrate Purpose and Community
Since its launch in 2005, Wheelhouse’s scholarship programs have aimed to support students who demonstrate leadership, purpose, and a desire to make a positive impact. Today, the Sustainability and Badge of Honor Scholarships together represent a commitment to both environmental stewardship and recognizing the sacrifices of first-responder families.
While the Sustainability Scholarship focuses on students passionate about environmental initiatives, the Badge of Honor Scholarship honors children or grandchildren of active first responders, including law enforcement, fire protection service, healthcare professionals, and EMTs, who serve San Diego County.
Each selected recipient will receive $1,000 to put toward tuition, books, housing, or other education-related expenses, helping ease the financial burden that often accompanies the transition to college.
Who’s Eligible (and How to Apply)
Both scholarship programs are open to graduating San Diego County high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university full-time beginning in Fall 2026. For the Badge of Honor Scholarship specifically, applicants must have a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian currently working in one of the qualifying first-responder fields in the county.
To apply, students complete a short application and submit a brief essay describing their academic and career aspirations, an opportunity to tell their story and stand out for their goals, achievements, and community engagement.
Important: All applications are due by April 30, 2026, at 11:59:59 PM PDT. Be sure to submit early so your application is considered. Submit your application here.
Why It Matters
Scholarships like Wheelhouse’s do more than ease the financial burden of college; they validate students’ hard work and signal community support at a pivotal moment in their lives. For first-responder families whose daily sacrifices keep San Diego safe, the Badge of Honor Scholarships are a meaningful way to honor that legacy while empowering the next generation to excel.
Likewise, the Sustainability Scholarships encourage young leaders who are committed to environmental stewardship and community betterment, making them a fitting complement to Wheelhouse’s broader mission to support both people and the planet.
Share the Opportunity
Know a deserving student? Don’t let them miss out. Share this article with classmates, friends, or family members who meet the eligibility criteria, and help amplify an opportunity that could shape someone’s future.
By linking compassion with education and community service, Wheelhouse is helping to build a brighter, more inclusive future, one scholarship at a time.
Applications are due April 30, 2026, at 11:59:59 PM PDT.
Most homeowners want two things before they commit to a remodel: a realistic sense of cost and a clear picture of what the finished space will look like. Milan Design + Build helps deliver both through its online remodeling estimator and personalized design consultations, supported by a showroom experience and 3D renderings.
“The online estimate gives homeowners a starting number in about a minute, and the showroom and 3D renderings let them see materials and layouts before anything is built,” says David Noriani, CEO of Milan Design + Build. “Keeping design, permits, and construction with one team helps us manage expectations and keep everyone working toward the same vision.”
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Modern design is a particular focus for Milan, with an emphasis on clean lines, natural light, functional layouts, and carefully selected materials. The team adapts each design to the homeowner’s lifestyle and the character of the property. Milan Design + Build combines thoughtful design with construction expertise, creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
The online estimator covers kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, full-home remodels, and ADU construction. At Milan’s showroom on Carroll Road, visitors can review real materials, finishes, and design options, meet the design-build team, and discuss project scope, budget, and timing. Consultations can also be held virtually for homeowners who prefer to start remotely.
At Milan Design + Build, one integrated team works on the entire project. Design and construction aren’t divided between separate firms. The process begins with a consultation and feasibility review, followed by design, space planning, and 3D renderings developed from detailed measurements and digital scans. The team also coordinates architectural plans, structural engineering, city approvals, and material selection, with construction overseen by a dedicated project manager.
Homeowners can explore their remodeling options, get an initial estimate, or request a design consultation at MilanBuild.com.
At any given time, there are roughly 200 research investigations and clinical trials being conducted at Scripps Health in as many as 25 medical specialties. Research and patient care go hand-in-hand at Scripps. Those studies can be categorized as clinical trials of a medication or device that are conducted by Scripps physicians and studies designed by Scripps’ physicians and clinicians. Click here to learn about three exciting studies underway at Scripps and the benefits to patients.
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Scripps has recently unveiled new features in the MyScripps patient portal and mobile app to help patients connect with their primary care team and simplify the payment process. Among the recent updates is the addition of primary care E-visits for minor conditions. Patients who have an established primary care physician can schedule an E-visit, complete an online questionnaire and, if needed, send a photo. Their doctor can then advise and prescribe medication, when appropriate. Autopay is also now available through MyScripps. Patients can enable or disable autopay, allowing them to more easily manage payments. Learn more about MyScripps and how it helps patients stay connected here.
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Farrah Adams had a persistent dull ache in her lower back that her massage therapist suggested might be caused by the way she sat or drove. That explanation seemed reasonable, but when coupled with heavy, painful periods led the then 46-year-old to seek answers. When she looks back on it now, she’s beyond grateful she trusted her gut. She made an appointment with a Scripps OB-GYN, who determined she had Stage 3 cervical cancer that had spread to several lymph nodes. Farrah was overwhelmed, but immediately found a “champion” in Scripps Clinic gynecologic oncologist Jo Marie Tran Janco, MD. After undergoing successful treatment at Scripps Cancer Center, Farrah is now using her story to inspire other women to make time for care. Read more of her story here.
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In the last several years, there’s been a surge in FDA approvals for what’s known as oral oncolytics. Oral oncolytics are targeted cancer therapies that come in tablet, capsule or liquid form that patients can take at home, rather than in an infusion clinic. Scripps physicians have seen exponential growth using this approach, with patients citing convenience as a major quality-of-life enhancement in their cancer treatment. This approach also allows treatments to be customized based on specific genetic mutations and a patient’s unique disease biology. Find out more about oral oncolytics here.
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Meet San Diego’s leading healthcare professionals, delivering exceptional medical and dental care through innovation, expertise, and dedication to patients.
Unio Specialty Care is a multi-specialty practice specializing in urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology.
Unio’s Radiation Oncology team—Dr. Donald B. Fuller, Dr. Tahir Ijaz, Dr. Reza Shirazi, and Dr. Siavosh Vakilian—combines extensive clinical experience with a commitment to personalized cancer care. The RO team treats cancerous and non-cancerous conditions using precision therapies including SBRT, IGRT, and the CyberKnife® S7 System, the only system of its kind in Southern California. Their expertise spans prostate, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and central nervous system cancers, as well as low-dose radiotherapy for osteoarthritis.
In 2026, Dr. Shirazi and Dr. Vakilian were recognized as San Diego Top Doctors, joining Dr. Fuller and Dr. Ijaz, who have previously received this distinction.
