Education Scholarship Program

The City of Vista (City) is seeking a Request For Proposal (RFP) from organizations with established educational scholarship programs to partner with the City in providing academic and vocational scholarships for residents of the City. For the current fiscal year, $101,500 in funding is available, with individual requests ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. The contract term is one year, with potential extensions for up to two additional years, though funding levels may vary annually based on cannabis sales tax revenue. Funds must primarily cover tuition, equipment and other related educational costs, with up to 10% allowed for administrative expenses. Unspent funds must be returned at the end of the contract term.