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Scholarships (151)
Algeo Arts Scholarship
Requirements:
- 2.0 GPA
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Alumni Transfer Scholarship
Additional requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Enrolled in 6.0 units or more for spring
- If selected, must show proof of enrollment at a four-year institution for fall
Anna L. Cardwell Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for re-entry students (25 years or older) who are single parents. Preference will be given to those who are actively engaged in the Native American/ Cherokee Nation community.
Requirements:
- 3.0 GPA
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Anthony K. Richards Memorial Art Scholarship
Requirements:
- 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Asian Pacific Islander Scholarship
Requirements:
- 2.0 GPA
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Azizi Refugee Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation Scholarship -Fall
Requirements:
- Completed 6 units or more at MiraCosta College
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
- Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units
- Demonstrate financial need
Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation Scholarship -Spring
Requirements:
- Completed 6 units or more at MiraCosta College
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
- Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units
- Demonstrate financial need
Bela Miko Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Bernardo Gardeners Scholarship
This scholarship is for students transferring to a 4-year university, majoring in horticulture.
Eligibility Criteria:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Betty Yost Endowed LIFE Scholarship
This scholarship is for students continuing at MiraCosta College.
Eligibility Criteria:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 9.0 units or more
- Must have completed 12 units at MiraCosta
- Must be CCPG eligible
Biotech Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College who are pursuing a degree or certificate in biotechnology, and are enrolled or have completed either 200-level classes and/or 100-level lab skills class, who are likely to complete an Associate’s Degree.
Eligibility Criteria:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Black Lives Matter Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- 2.75 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Are friends and allies of the Black Student Union and actively involved in advocacy
Bob Kitchin Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students majoring in Teaching (Liberal Studies).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Bob Morin Music Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College majoring in Music.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Cumulative GPA 2.5 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Bob Wilson RAFFY Scholarship - Fall
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
- Demonstrate financial need
- Enrolled in 6 units or more
Bob Wilson RAFFY Scholarship_Spring
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
- Demonstrate financial need
- Enrolled in 6 units or more
Bobbi Williams Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students majoring in Horticulture or who have completed a Horticulture class.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must have financial need as demonstrated by FAFSA/CADAA
Brandon Scott Hardesty Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Brooke Ellen Brummitt Non-Credit ESL Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students attending the MiraCosta College Community Learning Center (CLC). Students must be enrolled in non-credit English Second Language (ESL) classes and plan to enroll in credit classes.
Brother Benno Foundation EOPS Scholarship Fall
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must meet EOPS eligibility criteria
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must have successfully completed at least one semester at MiraCosta College
Brother Benno Foundation EOPS Scholarship Spring
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must meet EOPS eligibility criteria
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must have successfully completed at least one semester at MiraCosta College
Cal Coast Credit Union Service Learning Scholarship
Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in at least 9 units
- Must have completed 12 or more units at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or greater
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must have completed 25 hours of volunteer service and upload timecard
Carlsbad Garden Club Scholarship
This scholarship is for students majoring in Horticulture.
Requirements:
- 2.0 GPA or higher
- Enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Carlsbad Rotary Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating high school students, continuing students, residents of Carlsbad, majoring in a Certificate program; such as, Automotive Technology, Licensed Vocational Nursing, Registered Nursing, Surgical Technician, or other certificate programs.
Requirements:
- Must be a resident of Carlsbad
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Carol & Stuart Smith Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more, majoring in Science, with the goal of transferring to a four-year institution in the future. Priority given to those with financial need.
Requirements:
- Must be a majoring in STEM
- 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Requirements
Chris Hill "Rock Doc" Scholarship
Requirements:
- Must be a Earth Science or Geology Major
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
Clare & Walter B. Taibleson Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more, majoring in Humanities.
Clarence M. Jackson, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
*Umoja: Kiswahili word meaning Unity. The Umoja Program is open to all students, specifically designed to address retention, persistence, success of African ancestry students. The goal is to provide students with resources and tools to assist them in achieving their academic objectives.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must be majoring in Business OR Entrepreneur studies
- Must have completed MiraCosta Summer Bridge OR currently enrolled in the Umoja program
CLC Adult High School/GED/HiSET Scholarship
Col. Harry D. & Patricia G. L'Heureux (USAF Ret.) Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 GPA or higher
- Enrolled in 6 units or more
- Must be military active duty or veteran
- Planning to transfer to enroll to a 4-year university
Collin Baker Memorial Music Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.50 GPA or higher
- Must be a music major
Community Learning Center Transition Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to enroll at MiraCosta College in six units or more for the fall semester.
Daisy White Drummond Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be planning to continue full-time (12 units or more)
- Must be following in a degree or certificate program
David and Linda Quinby Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher
- Enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must be a STEM major
David Fallstrom Future Teacher Award
This scholarship is for a student who has plans to become an elementary or middle school teacher.
Requirements:
- Must be planning to become an elementary or middle school teacher
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Completed Math 105 with a "B" or higher and enrolled in Math 106 at the time of application
- Must be continuing at MiraCosta or planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university in the Fall
Delmer I. McCracken Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Must be pursuing Horticulture and/or be enrolled in a horticulture class, completed a FAFSA application, and engaged in community service preferred.
Requirements:
- Must be pursuing Horticulture and/or enrolled in a horticulture class
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must completed a FAFSA application
- Engagement in community service is preferred
Dia De Los Muertos Scholarship
Requirements:
- Must have participated in Dia De Los Muertos (DDLM) planning committee in any of the three MiraCosta College campuses (Oceanside, San Elijo, CLC)
- Must have provided at least 2-4 hours a week in coordinating any of our three campuses for DDLM
- Additionally must have collaborate with DDLM planning committee helping design and facilitate programs
- Must be enrolled in at least 6.0 units or more for Fall 2025
Dr. Frances Montalvo Memorial Merit Endowment Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be planning to continue at MiraCosta
- Must be enrolled full-time (12 units or more)
Dr. Romayne Hertweck Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be studying psychology or child development
Elizabeth Reid Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be planning to continue MiraCosta College
- Enroll full-time (12 units or more) or transferring to a 4-year university full-time
Eva Stjernfeldt and Alec Babiarz Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Francisco and Amelia Rodriguez Si Se Puede Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Demonstrate financial need
- Must be AB 540 (undocumented) students
- Must be involved with student leadership activities on campus and/or public service in the community
- Must plan to continue MiraCosta College enrolling in 6.0 units more
Fred and Louise Krivoski Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College in six units or more who demonstrate financial need.
Requirements:
- Must be in 6.0 units or more
- Qualified candidates may be a graduating high school student with a 2.0 GPA OR a current student who has completed 6.0 units or more with a 2.0 GPA or higher OR a reentry student (25 years or older) who had a three to five year gap in education
Fred W. Meyer Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher
- Enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must be majoring in Horticulture
Friends of Dance Scholarship (Spring)
Requirements:
- Involved in promoting the dance program AND have participated in dance activities at MiraCosta College
- Student must have completed 6.0 units or more in Dance courses at MiraCosta College
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
- Must be majoring in Dance, double majoring in dance, or pursuing a Dance certificate program
- Letter of recommendation from MiraCosta college dance instructor is required and completed online
Gaiser Family Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be planning to continue MiraCosta College and enroll in 6.0 units or more
- Must be majoring in Business with priority towards Accounting
Genentech Biotechnology Scholarship
This scholarship is for students enrolled in a Biotechnology class or who have completed a Biotechnology class at MiraCosta College (BTEC 180 Biostatistics included).
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Students with a minimum GPA of a 2.5 that can demonstrate exceptional financial may be considered
Geraldine Hill Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College studying/majoring in Business with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 9.0 units or more w
- Must be majoring in Business
Hank & Kathleen Jolly Memorial Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled full-time (12 units) OR students transferring to a four-year university in the fall
Harold Carpenter Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be in 6.0 units or more
- Must be majoring in Automotive Technology
Harry J. Phillips Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for a student transferring to a four-year institution in the fall, who has completed six units or more at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Must be transferring in the fall 2025
- Completed 6.0 units or more
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher AND 3.2 GPA or higher in all social science courses attempted
- Qualified candidates must be students transferring to a four-year institution, qualifying in one of the social science disciplines: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, or Political Science.
- Students must download a current unofficial MiraCosta College transcript as well as all other college transcripts, and submit a completed early grade report for qualifying classes being taken in the current semester.
Henry J. Meier Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College majoring in Art with a 2.0 GPA or higher who demonstrate financial need.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be majoring in Art major AND planning to transfer to a four-year institution in the fall
- Preference given to student who entered their art in a school showing
Herman Tarver Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be planning to continue MiraCosta College AND enroll in 6.0 units or more
Horticulture Opportunity Match Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher who demonstrate financial need.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- MUST be majoring in Horticulture
J. Arthur & Pauline Drielsma Reentry Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for Reentry students (25 years old or more), enrolled with Extended Opportunity Programs and Services.
Requirements:
- Must be a Reentry students (25 years or more)
- Enrolled with Extended Opportunity programs AND services (EOPS) at MiraCosta College
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
- Qualified candidates must be planning to continue at MiraCosta College as an EOPS student AND enroll full-time (12 units or more)
James Sweeney Scholarship
Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
Japanese Club Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College in 6.0 units or more
- Qualified candidates must be majoring or minoring in Japanese
- Additionally students majoring in any language may also apply for this scholarship
Jean Tweedie Nursing Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must be majoring in Nursing
Jim & Nell Reed Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units ore more
- Must be an Allied Health major: Licensed Vocational Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Technology, or Registered Nursing
Joe Maak & Pride Resource Partners LLC Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Member or active ally of LGBTQIA community and/or identify as Trans*and/or gender nonconforming
John & Mary Steiger Scholarship
This scholarship is for a student at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be a military veteran planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Priority is given to veterans who have been injured
June Williams Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Karetas Family Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled full-time (12 units or more)
- Need financial assistance
Kathleen Rippberger Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Keith Broman Performing Arts Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Enrolled full-time (12 units or more) OR students transferring to a four-year institution
- Must be majoring in Music, Art, or Theatre
Kenneth and Marie Bertossi Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must be majoring in Nursing
Kian Hozouri STEM Scholarship
Requirements:
- Must be a STEM major in ANY of the four fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
Kuntz-Laughlin Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
- Must be former foster youth
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Larry Nugent Scholarship for Vets
League of California Cities’ Latino Caucus Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA
- Enrolled in 6 units or more
- Active involvement in community service activities within the Latinx community
Leon Baradat Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:
- MiraCosta student who has completed 24 OR more units at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Intent to transfer to a 4 year college or university
- Major in Political Science, History, Sociology, Anthropology, or Economics.
- Demonstrate Financial Needs
LIFE at MiraCosta College Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Linda Fogerson Transforming Lives Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Lomeli-Miller Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
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Submit a MiraCosta College Credit Application for Admission by September 15, 2024.
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Be or have been registered for classes at the Community Learning Center (CLC) in spring 2024, summer 2024, or fall 2024.
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Must have an educational goal of an AA degree or higher.
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Must demonstrate dedication and diligence in completing two or more MiraCosta College courses (non-credit/ESL or credit).
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Demonstrate how the scholarship funds will enhance the student’s ability to achieve the goals described in their education plan.
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Must meet with a counselor once each semester (once in Fall 2024 and once in Spring 2025) prior to receiving scholarship funds each semester.
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A thank-you letter is required prior to receiving funds.
Lynda Lee Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must have taken ESL, HS or attended the CLC
Mandarin Chinese Enrichment Scholarship
This scholarship is for students majoring in Mandarin Chinese, or studied Chinese at MiraCosta for a minimum of two semesters, and plan to continue at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6 units or more
Mara Lazdans Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who are "over achiever" in athletics and academics. Preference will be given to student participating in college athletic programs.
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 12 units or more
Margaret Grace Servos Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Margaret L. Eginton Memorial Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 12.0 units or more
Marilyn and Stuart C. Wilson Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Mary Jennings-Smith Transfer Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must show proof of enrollment at a four year institution for the upcoming fall semester
MCC GANAS Scholarship
Meisen Family Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Michael Holladay Endowed Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for Reentry students (25 years or older) at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Military and Veterans Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who are Military active-duty or veterans.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
MiraCosta Cares! Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
MiraCosta College Academic Senate Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
MiraCosta College Foundation Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
MiraCosta College Foundation General Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
MiraCosta College President's Circle Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
MiraCosta Design Department Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College pursuing one of the following majors: Architectural Design, Computer-Aided Drafting, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, or Mechanical Design. Students must have completed one or more of the following Design classes with an A or B grade: DESN 100 Fundamentals of Design, DESN 101 AutoCAD Computer-Aided Drafting I, DESN 102 Architectural Drawing, or DESN 110 Graphics Communication.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
MiraCosta Promise Scholarship
In order to be eligible for the MiraCosta Promise, a participant must:
- Be a First-Time/Full-Time (FT/FT) college student (students who attend summer classes prior to their first semester or who were dual/concurrently enrolled while in high school will still count as first-time in college)
- Enroll in 12 units or more each semester
Mireille Rajah Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Reentry student (25 years or older) at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Miriam B. Semmer Nursing Scholarship
Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. They must also
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher
- Must agree to meet the donor at an event or meeting at MiraCosta College
Recipients are encouraged to create and share a LinkedIn profile for communication with community members and donors, and to avoid providing personal contact information.
Requirements:
- 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Mort and Agatha Winski Scholarship
This is a renewable scholarship of $500 per semester ($1,000 annually) with a maximum of $2,000 awarded over four semesters (fall and spring). Preference will be given to first year students.
Requirements:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester to maintain eligibility
- Must be enrolled in 12 units or more each semester
Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Mies Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a graduating high school senior within the MiraCosta College district,.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must e enrolled 12 units or more
Music Scholarship
This scholarship is for students majoring in Music.
Requirements:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Nancy and Mark Winski Scholarship
This is a renewable scholarship that awards $500 per semester (fall and spring) with a maximum of $2,000 over four semesters. Priority consideration is given to first-year college students.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must maintain 3.0 GPA or higher each semester to maintain eligibility
- Must be enrolled 12.0 units or more each semester
Natalie Vermilyea Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who graduated from a MiraCosta College district high school or continuation school, and are majoring in Administration of Justice or Law Enforcement.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 12.0 units or more
Native American And Alaskan Native (NDN) Intertribal Collective Scholarship
This scholarship supports students who have participated in advocacy within the Native Community, including extracurricular activities (club involvement & leadership), or who have other lived experiences as a historically underserved student.
Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Norman and Linda Levitt Scholarship
This scholarship is for students participating in RAFFY (Resources & Assistance for Former Foster Youth) or NextUp programs.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is for students are enrolled in or accepted to the Licensed Vocational Nursing program or Registered Nursing program as a full-time student.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
Nursing Opportunity Match Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for students enrolled in a nursing program at MiraCosta College
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Ocean Hills Journalism Club scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Oceanside Pacific Kiwanis Foundation William Foran Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students who are Oceanside residents.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Olaf Peterson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for Reentry students (25 years or older).
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 12.0 units
On & Phat Ha Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students majoring in Sociology.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Ongyod Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must complete a FAFSA or CADAA and have CCPG eligibility
Osher - American Association of University Women, Del Mar-Leucadia Branch Endowed Scholarship
To be considered for a CCCSE Osher Scholarship, you must complete the MiraCosta College Annual Scholarship Application. Osher Scholars can receive up to $1,600 per year ($800 fall/$800 spring) with the possibility of renewal.
Requirements:
- Must be a Nursing Major
- Must have completed 24 or more degree-applicable units at the time of application
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must be a current California College Promise Grant (CCPG) recipient
Osher scholarship awards are renewable up to three academic years and may not exceed a cumulative award total of $4,800. Eligible students will not need to reapply for continued funding.
Renewal Requirements:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Enroll in 6.0 units or more each fall and spring
- Maintain eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at all times, according to MiraCosta’s SAP policy
If a student does not meet one or more of the criteria above during any payment period, their scholarship will be canceled.
Osher - Drue Knox Williams Endowed Scholarship
This is a renewable scholarship that awards up to $1450 annually and is prorated each fall and spring semester based on units enrolled. Students must meet the eligibility each fall and spring semester to be renewed; the scholarship is not transferrable.
Qualified candidates must be receiving a California College Promise Grant (CCPG), have completed 24 degree applicable units at MiraCosta at the time of application, are enrolled in six units or more with a 2.0 GPA or higher and demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more, with a learning or physical disability. May be participating with Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS).
To be considered for a CCCSE Osher Scholarship, you must complete the MiraCosta College Annual Scholarship Application. Osher Scholars can receive up to $1,600 per year ($800 fall/$800 spring) with the possibility of renewal.
Requirements:
- Must be a Nursing Major
- Must have completed 24 or more degree-applicable units at the time of application
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must be a current California College Promise Grant (CCPG) recipient
Osher scholarship awards are renewable up to three academic years and may not exceed a cumulative award total of $4,800. Eligible students will not need to reapply for continued funding.
Renewal Requirements:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Enroll in 6.0 units or more each fall and spring
- Maintain eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at all times, according to MiraCosta’s SAP policy
If a student does not meet one or more of the criteria above during any payment period, their scholarship will be canceled.
Osher - Emerson Network Power Endowed Scholarship
To be considered for a CCCSE Osher Scholarship, you must complete the MiraCosta College Annual Scholarship Application. Osher Scholars can receive up to $1,600 per year ($800 fall/$800 spring) with the possibility of renewal.
Requirements:
- Must be majoring in Business, Communications or Engineering
- Must have completed 24 or more degree-applicable units at the time of application
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must be a current California College Promise Grant (CCPG) recipient
Osher scholarship awards are renewable up to three academic years and may not exceed a cumulative award total of $4,800. Eligible students will not need to reapply for continued funding.
Renewal Requirements:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Enroll in 6.0 units or more each fall and spring
- Maintain eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at all times, according to MiraCosta’s SAP policy
If a student does not meet one or more of the criteria above during any payment period, their scholarship will be canceled.
Osher - Joan C. King Endowed Scholarship
To be considered for a CCCSE Osher Scholarship, you must complete the MiraCosta College Annual Scholarship Application. Osher Scholars can receive up to $1,600 per year ($800 fall/$800 spring) with the possibility of renewal.
Requirements:
- Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College
- Must have completed 24 or more degree-applicable units at the time of application
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must be a current California College Promise Grant (CCPG) recipient
Osher scholarship awards are renewable up to three academic years and may not exceed a cumulative award total of $4,800. Eligible students will not need to reapply for continued funding.
Renewal Requirements:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Enroll in 6.0 units or more each fall and spring
- Maintain eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at all times, according to MiraCosta’s SAP policy
If a student does not meet one or more of the criteria above during any payment period, their scholarship will be canceled.
Osher - MiraCosta College Academic Senate Endowed Scholarship in honor of Noriko Kameda
To be considered for a CCCSE Osher Scholarship, you must complete the MiraCosta College Annual Scholarship Application.
Osher Scholars can receive up to $1,600 per year ($800 fall/$800 spring) with the possibility of renewal.
Requirements:
- Must have completed 24 or more degree-applicable units at the time of application
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
- Must be a current California College Promise Grant (CCPG) recipient
Renewal Requirements:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Enroll in 6.0 units or more each fall and spring
- Maintain eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at all times, according to MiraCosta’s SAP policy
If a student does not meet one or more of the criteria above during any payment period, their scholarship will be canceled.
Patricia and Mark Rudolph Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution for a Bachelor's degree, or are working towards a vocational Certificate.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 12.0 units or more
Pauline S. Drielsma Memorial Music Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students majoring in music.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 12.0 units or more
Peggy Stroika Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Ric Davy Veteran Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Richard & Martha Wilz Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for reentry students (25 years or older).
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 12.0 units or more
Robert & Estelle Gleason Memorial Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 12.0 units or more
Robert Rodgers Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students participating in the Student Accessibility Services program (formerly Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)).
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Safaralian Math Scholarship
This scholarship is for students majoring in a STEM field.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must have completed two or more college-level math courses at MiraCosta College
- Must have received a B or higher in all college-level math courses
Sally Foster Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students majoring in psychology. Priority will be given to a first-generation college student
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Samuel Hugh Bowen Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
San Diego Citizen's Scholarship
Requirements:
- Students must submit a FAFSA or CADAA and have financial need
- Students must be MCC Promise eligible
- Students must have resided in San Diego County for the last 12 months
- Students must have graduated from a high school in San Diego County
- Students must be enrolled in 12.0 units or more
San Diego Epiphyllum Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA
- Must be enrolled in at least 6.0 units or more
San Diego Floral Association Roland and Ethel Hoyt Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 12.0 units or more
San Dieguito Woman's Club Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who demonstrate community service. Qualified candidates must be high school graduates, or Reentry students (25 years or older), residing in Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Leucadia, or Rancho Santa Fe.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 12.0 units or more
- Must have completed community service hours
Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 12.0 units or more
Sloan - Robertson Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Stephen "Hap" L'Heureux Dramatic Arts Scholarship
Requirements:
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Enrolled in 9.0 units or more
Stewart F. Lind Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who participate in the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Program (formerly DSPS: Disabled Students Programs and Services at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Enrolled full-time, 12 units or more
- Completed six units or more at MiraCosta College
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
Susan Eckley Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for continuing students who have completed six units or more at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Susie Sherry Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
Tadokoro Peace Scholarship
This scholarship is for international students.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
The Francisco Alvarez Memorial Scholarship
level course (or CBE if applicable) and show a commitment to enroll in the next level of French/German/Italian/Japanese/Spanish 202 level class at MiraCosta College.
Requirements:
- Enrolled in 6 units or more
- Cumulative 2.75 GPA or higher
- Students must be active in a student organization/club and show active community service
The Stephen "Hap" L'Heureux Endowed Baccalaureate Scholarship
Requirements:
- 3.0 GPA
- Must maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for renewal
- Must be a resident of North County
- Preference will be granted to the following: Single Parent, Active in Community Service, Veteran or Disabled Veteran
Trans* Pride Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who are actively involved in advocacy or are a friend/ally to the transgender and/or gender nonconforming communities.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
Transgender: A person whose gender identity and/or expression is not aligned with the gender they were assigned at birth. “Transgender” is often used as an umbrella term encompassing a large number of identities related to gender nonconformity.
Gender Nonconforming: A descriptive term and/or identity of a person who has a gender identity and/or expression that does not conform to the traditional expectations of the gender they were assigned at birth. People who identify as “gender nonconforming” or “gender variant” may or may not also identify as “transgender.”
Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a current student in the Nursing program at MiraCosta College
- Must be enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year (May start Summer 2026 or Fall 2026)
- Minimum 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average and a minimum 3.0 GPA in Nursing Classes.
- Complete and include a 2026-2027 Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship Application.
- Include an unofficial transcript from your current college or university.
- Include a list of three personal references and their contact information.
- Include a Personal Statement using the following format:
- One page typed and double-spaced (more than one page disqualifies the applicant).
- Place your name, college or university, and ID number in the top
- Must include in your statement: personal background information, motivation, career goals, and financial need.
Umoja Continuing Student Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who have completed the Summer Bridge Program at MiraCosta and/or are involved with the Umoja program.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Umoja Transfer Scholarship
Requirements:
- 3.0 GPA or greater
- Show proof of enrolment or acceptance at a 4-year university to receive funds
Waite Family Arts Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Enrolled in 6 units or more
Walter P. & Elizabeth M. Balderston Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Wealth Equity Fund Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Enrolled in 6 units or more.
Wilkinson Community Service Scholarship
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Student must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service or 15 service learning hours at a nonprofit organization or K-12 school that conforms to MiraCosta Service Learning standards
Women's Advisory Committee Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for new and continuing students.
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Women's Day Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for adult reentry students (25 years or older).
Requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher in a degree program
- or a 2.0 GPA or higher in a certificate program
- Enrolled in 6.0 units or more.
Wright Smith Family Study Abroad Scholarship
Requirements:
- Must have completed 12 units or more at MiraCosta
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
- Enrolled in at least 9 units
Z. MiraCosta College Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program
Requirements:
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more