In Memory of George F. Dowd

This scholarship is dedicated to George F. Dowd, who retired from the Navy having served in the U.S. Army during World War II (1942-1950) in the European front including Normandy, France. He was honorably discharged from the Army in order to enlist into the U.S. Navy, where he served until his discharge (honorable) from the Navy in 1970. While in the Navy he was an Aviation Machinist serving in the Pacific until his retirement in 1970 in San Diego. This contribution is made possible by Dr. Bonnie Ann Dowd, Executive Vice Chancellor for Business and Technology Services for the San Diego Community College District.

“THANK YOU” LETTER
The San Diego Miramar College Foundation have dedicated themselves to raising money to help students reach their educational and vocational dreams.
All Scholarship recipients will be required to provide a “Thank You” Letter to the donor expressing your sincere appreciation of the award(s).

Note: If you are selected and notified of a scholarship award, you must claim it no later than December 19, 2026, unless otherwise specified in the scholarship guidelines. Awards not claimed by this date will be forfeited.