Robert Diaz
  • Criminal Justice
  • Class of 2019
  • El Cajon, CA

Robert Diaz Named a Conrad Prebys Scholar

2015 Oct 1

A $20 million gift from the renowned San Diego philanthropist Conrad Prebys created several endowed scholarships for San Diego State University students. The gift, which will support at least 150 students annually is the single largest gift in SDSU's history.

The prestigious Conrad Prebys scholarships are awarded to a number of high achieving students at San Diego State University in a variety of different fields.

Robert Diaz, an SDSU student and El Cajon local studying Criminal Justice, was named a Conrad Prebys Scholar.

Although there is no specific GPA requirement set to be eligible for the scholarship, potential recipients are identified and nominated by a collaborative process across campus, including faculty and staff from the Weber Honors College, the College of Sciences, the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts, the Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center, and the Zahn Innovation Center. Recipients are then awarded by the scholarship committee, which considers the nominees' strengths in the areas of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Creative and Performing Arts, and Leadership, among others, as well as the candidates' academic achievements, distinctions, and involvement in the community.