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Scholarships (199)
2023-24 Innovation Grant
- Improve access and support educational opportunities that encourage student success.
- Develop community collaborations that promore an awareness of MiraCosta College and enhance the college's reputation in the community, the state, and the nation.
- Support the college's vision, mission, and core values.
Anna L. Cardwell Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for reentry students (25 years or older), who are single parents, with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Qualified candidates must continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more. Preference will be given to students of Cherokee Indian heritage.
Requirements:
- Reentry student (25 years or older)
- 3.0 GPA
- Single parent
- Enroll in 6.0 units or more at MiraCosta College
ASG/ ICC Black and African-American Scholarship
Requirements:
- There is no GPA requirement for this particular scholarship.
- Enroll in 6.0 units or more at MiraCosta College
ASG/ ICC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarship
Asian Pacific Islander Scholarship
Students must have completed a minimum of 25 hours of volunteer service in the Pacific Islander community, Service activities must be performed while the student is enrolled at MiraCosta College, and service hours must be documented through the Service Learning and Volunteer Center. Students must provide a current Service Learning/Volunteer timecard and an unofficial MiraCosta College transcript. Priority given to those with financial need.
Azizi Refugee Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must be enrolled in 6.0 units or more
Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation Scholarship -Fall
Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation Scholarship -Spring
Bela Miko Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be transferring to a 4-year university or undocumented students, extra consideration may be given to students majoring in Administration of Justice.
Bernardo Gardeners Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to Transfer to a four-year institution in the fall, majoring in Horticulture.
Betty Yost Endowed LIFE Scholarship
Completed 12 units
Enrolled in 9 units or more
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Biotech Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher who demonstrate financial need. Qualified candidates 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.
Black Lives Matter Scholarship
Black Lives Matter Scholarship criteria:
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Student(s) must be currently enrolled at MiraCosta College 6 units or more
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Student(s) must be active in black and African-American advocacy such as leadership in a related student organization or active service for a community organization or group such as but not limited to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the Urban League, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), or the National Action Network (NAN).
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Student(s) must maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher.
Bob Kitchin 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 Teaching (Liberal Studies).
Bob Morin Music Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.5 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 Music.
Bob Wilson RAFFY Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be continuing or transferring to a 4-year institution.
(*RAFFY: Resources and Assistance for Former Foster Youth)
Bob Wilson RAFFY Scholarship_Spring
Qualified candidates must be continuing or transferring to a 4-year institution.
(*RAFFY: Resources and Assistance for Former Foster Youth)
Bobbi Williams Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA of 2.0 or higher, who qualify for FAFSA and have financial need.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more, majoring in Horticulture or completed a Horticulture class.
Brooke Ellen Brummitt Non-Credit ESL Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at the MiraCosta College Community Learning Center (CLC) enrolled in non-credit English Second Language (ESL) classes, planning to enroll in credit classes.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to enroll in credit classes at MiraCosta College in six units or more for the fall semester.
Brother Benno Foundation EOPS Scholarship Fall
Brother Benno Foundation EOPS Scholarship Spring
- 2.0 cumulative grade point average
- at least one semester completed prior to this semester
- current enrollment in at least 6 units
- enrolled in the EOPS program
Cal Coast Credit Union Service Learning Scholarship
- Must be currently 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
Carlsbad Garden Club 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 Horticulture.
Student must be continuing at MiraCosta College to be eligible to receive the scholarship.
Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club Foundation Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be Military active-duty or veterans planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Carlsbad Rotary Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating high school students, continuing students, residents of Carlsbad, planning to enroll at MiraCosta College in six units of more.
Qualified candidates must be either graduating from a Carlsbad High School with a 2.0 GPA or higher, or a current MiraCosta student and resident of Carlsbad, with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Students majoring in a Certificate program; such as, Automotive Technology, Licensed Vocational Nursing, Registered Nursing, Surgical Technician, or other certificate programs.
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.
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
Qualified candidates must be planning to continue at MiraCosta College or transfer to a 4-year institution enrolling in six (6) units or more. Student must be majoring in Busines or Entrepreneur studies, have completed the MiraCosta Summer Bridge Program or is currently enrolled in the Umoja program.
Preference given to students in the Honors Scholar program and receiving the California College Promise Grant (CCPG). .
*Umoja: Kiswahili word meaning Unity. The Umoja Program is open to all students, specifically designed to address retention, persistence, success of African ancestry students. Goal is to provide students with resources and tools to assist them in achieving their academic objectives.
CLC Adult High School/GED/HiSET Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to enroll in credit classes at MiraCosta College in six units or more for the upcoming fall semester.
Col. Harry D. & Patricia G. L'Heureux (USAF Ret.) Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be planning to continue at MiraCosta College, enroll in six (6) units or more, military active duty or veteran or planning to transfer to a 4-year university.
Collin Baker Memorial Music Scholarship
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.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue full-time (12 units) at MiraCosta College in a degree or certificate program.
David and Linda Quinby Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must have completed or are currently enrolled in two transfer level STEM* courses (*Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Students must intend to pursue a STEM degree in any STEM field including, but not limited to, Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, Architecture or Nursing.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College, enroll in six units or more, and have financial need.
David Fallstrom Future Teacher Award
This scholarship is for a student who has plans to become an elementary or middle school teacher.
Qualified candidates must be students who have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, have completed Math105 with a "B" or higher and are enrolled in Math106 at the time of application.
Candidates can be continuing at MiraCosta or planning to transfer to a 4-year college or University in the Fall.
David M. Jennings II Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be a Student Ambassador planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll full-time (12 units). Preference given to an out-of-state student.
Delmer I. McCracken Memorial 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.
Student must be pursuing Horticulture and/or be enrolled in a horticulture class, completed a FAFSA application, and engaged in community service preferred.
Dia De Los Muertos Scholarship
Students must also collaborate with the DDLM Planning Committee, helping to design and facilitate MiraCosta College DDLM programs and events at the Oceanside, Community Learning Center and San Elijo campuses. This includes event planning, preparation, and execution and may include leading specific programs for the event(s).
Donald Kavalec Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must have successfully completed a Spanish class and enrolled in the next level Spanish class at MiraCosta and are planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Dr. Frances Montalvo Memorial Merit Endowment Scholarship
Dr. Michael Giansiracusa Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll full-time (12 units).
Dr. Romayne Hertweck Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Edward M. Paterson Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be a Military Veteran, planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more or transferring to a four-year university.
Priority given to wounded veterans with financial need.
Elizabeth Reid Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Encuentros Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be a student within the *Encuentros program, planning to continue at MiraCosta College, and enroll in six units or more.
*Ecuentros is a program to encourage and support boys of Latino descent in middle school and high school to achieve optimal performance in education and in life.
Eva Stjernfeldt and Alec Babiarz Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Francisco and Amelia Rodriguez Si Se Puede Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be designated as AB 540 (undocumented) students, are involved with student leadership activities on campus and/or public service in the community, and plan to continue at MiraCosta College enrolling in six units or more.
Fred and Dean Metzger 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.
Student must be pursuing life sciences and/or nutrition, and be enrolled in such a class, have completed a FAFSA application, and engaged in community service preferred.
Fred and Louise Krivoski Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College in six units or more who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates may be graduating high school students with a 2.0 GPA or higher or a current student who has completed six units and is in good standing 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.
Based on yearly funding available, this may be renewed up to three years, $3,000 maximum, to a student who maintains a 2.0 GPA or higher, enrolls in six units or more each semester, and remains in good standing with the college.
Fred Gardner Barnard Memorial 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.
Fred W. Meyer Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be students who are planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more, majoring in Horticulture.
Friends of Dance Scholarship (Fall)
Friends of Dance Scholarship (Spring)
Friends of Humanities 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 with an interest in creative writing.
Gaiser Family 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 Business with priority towards Accounting.
Gender Sexuality Alliance 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, and are a member or friend of the MiraCosta Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA).
(LGBTQ is an acronym that stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or Questioning.)
Geraldine Hill Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in nine units or more, with priority to students majoring in Business.
Gratis 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, enroll in six units or more each semester, and participate with Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS).
Hank & Kathleen Jolly Memorial Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll full-time (12 units), or students transferring to a four-year institution in the fall.
Harold Carpenter Memorial 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 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 with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher, and a 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 with a 2.0 GPA or higher who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be majoring in Art major and planning to transferring to a 4-year institution in the fall. Preference given to a student who entered their art in a school show.
Herman Tarver Memorial 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.
Horticulture Opportunity Match Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified students must be planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more, majoring in Horticulture.
Howard Ganz Art Scholarship
- MiraCosta College student majoring in Art (painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, digital arts, photography, printmaking)
- Minimum cumulative GPA 2.5
- Must have financial need
Innovation Grant
- Improve access and support educational opportunities that encourage student success.
- Develop community collaborations that promore an awareness of MiraCosta College and enhance the college's reputation in the community, the state, and the nation.
- Support the college's vision, mission, and core values.
International Student Scholarship
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 (EOPS) at MiraCosta College, with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College as an EOPS student, and enroll full-time (12 units).
James G. Dionisopoulos Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more, majoring in Art. Preference given to students who entered their art work in a student art show while attending MiraCosta.
Japanese Club Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more; first priority to students majoring or minoring in Japanese, second priority to students majoring in any language.
Jean McKee Mowrer Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a student at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher who demonstrates financial need.
Students must have graduated from a San Diego County high school, plan to transfer in the fall to a 4-year institution, majoring in Teaching, elementary education preferred. Reentry students (25 years of age or older) are preferred.
The scholarship award will be sent to the 4-year institution after proof of enrollment is received.
Jean Tweedie Nursing Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more, majoring in Nursing.
Jewish Family Teachers Scholarship
This scholarship is for a student who plans to pursue a teaching credential and become a teacher.
Qualified candidates must be students who have a 2.0 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in 6 or more units.
Candidates can be continuing at MiraCosta and demonstrate financial need.
Jim & Nell Reed Memorial 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 in an Allied Health major: Licensed Vocational Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Technology, or Registered Nursing.
Jim Gonzales Emerging Leader Scholarship
Joe Maak & Pride Resource Partners LLC Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College enrolling in six units or more, member or active ally of the LGBTQIA community and/or identify as trans* and/or gender nonconforming.
Active ally: attend MiraCosta Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) club meetings, volunteer on behalf of the LGBTQIA community on or off campus, work on behalf of trans* rights, direct course of study toward promoting equality and equity for the trans*community, and/or volunteer on behalf of the trans* community on or off campus, etc.
John & Aileen MacDonald Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College, enroll full-time (12 units or more), and have financial need.
John & Mary Steiger Scholarship
This scholarship is for a student at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be a military veteran planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more. Priority given to an injured veteran with a family, then an injured veteran without a family, then a veteran.
June Williams Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Karen Baum Scholarship
Student must have successfully completed a Sociology class at MiraCosta College. Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Karetas Family Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College, enroll full-time (12 units or more), and have financial need.
Kathleen Rippberger Memorial 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.
Keith Broman Performing Arts 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 full-time (12 units), or students transferring to a four-year institution, majoring in Music, Art or Theatre.
Kenneth and Marie Bertossi Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more, majoring in Nursing.
Kian Hozouri STEM Scholarship
Any stem major
6.0 units enrollment
2.0 gpa
Kiyoko Obayashi Messenger Art Scholarship
Knox Williams Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Kuntz-Laughlin Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be former foster youth planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
La Jolla Garden Club Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be students who are in their second year at MiraCosta College, planning to continue and enroll in six units or more, majoring in Horticulture.
Larry Nugent Scholarship for Vets
LaVerne Schlosser Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating high school students, or current MiraCosta College students with a 2.5 GPA or higher, and plan to enroll full-time (12 units) at MiraCosta College in the fall.
Qualified candidates must be students who have graduated from, or are about to graduate from a high school within the San Dieguito Union High School District and plan at MiraCosta College, majoring in Horticulture or Environmental Protection.
First priority will be to San Dieguito Academy or Torrey Pines High School, then other schools within the San Dieguito district.
Leon Baradat Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- 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 Need.
LIFE at MiraCosta College 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.
Linda A. Koelkebeck Memorial Merit Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who demonstrate financial need. Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll full-time (12 units).
Linda Fogerson Transforming Lives Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more. Priority given to those with financial need.
Lisa's Golden Gourd Award Scholarship
Qualified candidates must have completed the Matriculation process (English, Math, Orientation and Advisement) at MiraCosta College.
Lomeli-Miller Endowed Scholarship
Students selected for the award must make an education plan and meet with a counselor to work towards their educational goals. A thank you letter is required prior to receiving funds.
· Submit a MiraCosta College Credit Application for Admission by September 15, 2024.
· Be or have been registered for classes at the Community Learning Center (CLC) in spring 2024, summer 2024, or fall 2024.
· Must have an educational goal of an AA or higher
· Must demonstrate dedication and diligence in the completion of two or more MiraCosta College courses (non-credit/ESL or credit)
· Demonstrate how the scholarship funds will enhance the student's ability to achieve the goals described in the education plan
· Priority will be given to first-generation students, AB540 or mixed-status students, or students disadvantaged by social, economic, educational, or linguistic barriers.
· Meet with a counselor once each semester (once in Fall 2024 and once in Spring 2025) before receiving scholarship funds each semester.
Mandarin Chinese Enrichment Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be students majoring in Mandarin Chinese, or studied Chinese at MiraCosta for a minimum of two semesters, and plan to continue at MiraCosta College or transfer to a four-year institution.
Mara Lazdans Memorial 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 full-time (12 units), and is an "over achiever" in athletics and academics. Preference to track and field or cross country athletics.
Margaret Grace Servos 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.
Marilyn and Stuart C. Wilson Endowed Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more, with the intent to transfer to a 4-year institution, and are taking appropriate classes for transfer.
MCC GANAS Scholarship
MCC GANAS Scholarship Spring 2024
Meisen Family Memorial 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.
Michael Holladay Endowed Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Reentry student (25 years or older) 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.
Military and Veterans Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be Military active-duty or veterans planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
MiraCosta Cares! Endowment 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.
MiraCosta College Academic Senate Endowed 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.
MiraCosta College Foundation Endowed 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 or transferring to a four-year institution.
MiraCosta College Foundation General 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.Priority given to those with financial need.
MiraCosta College President's Circle 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 or traferring to a four-year university.
MiraCosta Design Department Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College in six units or more, enrolled in 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.
Mireille Rajah Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Reentry student (25 years or older) at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher, who demonstrates financial need.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Miriam B. Semmer Nursing Scholarship
One student will be selected for a $5,000 award.
Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. They must also 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. A well-written thank you letter is required prior to receiving funds.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more, majoring or interested in Horticulture.
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). To be eligible for renewal, students must maintain full-time (12 units) status with a 3.0 GPA or higher each semester.
Qualified candidates must be planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll full-time (12 units), and have financial need. Preference will be given to first year students.
Renewal is based on meeting the eligibility each semester. Priority consideration is given to first-year college students.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Mies Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a graduating high school senior within the MiraCosta College district, with a 3.0 GPA or higher, planning to attend MiraCosta College as a full-time (12 units) student in the fall.
Music Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 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 Music.
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.
Qualified candidates are students who have completed 12 units (full-time) with a 3.0 GPA or higher each semester at MiraCosta College, plan to continue full-time at MiraCosta, and have financial need.
Renewal is based on meeting the stated criteria of maintaining full-time enrollment with a 3.0 GPA or higher each semester. Priority consideration is given to first-year college students.
Natalie Kwoka Nursing Scholarship
One student will be selected for a $5,000 award.
Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. They must also 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. A well-written thank you letter is required prior to receiving funds
Natalie Vermilyea Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating high school students, or current students at MiraCosta College, with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who plan to enroll full-time (12 units) at MiraCosta College in the fall.
Qualified candidates must be students from a MiraCosta College district high school or continuing school, planning to continue at MiraCosta College, majoring in Administration of Justice or Law Enforcement.
Native American And Alaskan Native (NDN) Intertribal Collective Scholarship
This scholarship supports students within the Native Community. Qualified candidates must be enrolled in six units or more in spring 2023. Consideration will be given to students who have participated in advocacy within the Native Community, extracurricular (club involvement & leadership, or have other lived experiences as a historically underserved student.
Norman and Linda Levitt Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be former foster youth planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College, and are enrolled in or accepted to the Licensed Vocational Nursing program or Registered Nursing program as a full-time student.
Nursing Opportunity Match Endowment 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 Nursing.
Ocean Hills Journalism Club scholarship
-Minimum 6 units enrolment
-Minimum GPA 2.5
-Must have completed COMM101 or eq
-Must have completed or be currently enrolled in an addtl, 3 Unit COMM course
Oceanside Pacific Kiwanis Foundation William Foran Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be an Oceanside resident, recent high school graduate or a continuing student at MiraCosta College, with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to enroll at MiraCosta College in six units or more.
Olaf Peterson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be Reentry students (25 years or older) planning to continue full-time (12 units) at MiraCosta College, or are enrolled in a study abroad program.
On & Phat Ha Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 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 Sociology.
Ongyod Endowed Scholarship
- Communication Major
- CA Promise Eligible
- 2.5 HS or College GPA
- Priority to MCC ASE program members
Osher - American Association of University Women, Del Mar-Leucadia Branch Endowed Scholarship
This is a renewable scholarship that awards up to $1,300 annually, with a maximum of $3,900, 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, majoring in Nursing.
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).
Osher - Eva Stjernfeldt and Alec Babiarz Endowed Scholarship
This is a renewable scholarship that awards up to $1,450 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.
Osher - Gail Prentiss 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, majoring in classes leading to Teaching (Liberal Studies).
Osher - Genentech Endowed Scholarship
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, majoring in Life Science or Biotechnology.
Osher - Howard Charitable Foundation Endowed Scholarship
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.
Quualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Osher - Joan C. King Endowed Scholarship
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.
Osher - Joshua Kerrigan Endowed Scholarship
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, enrolled in the Honors Program.
Osher - Julius G. Raetz Endowed Scholarship
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 a military Veteran planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Osher - Lucy C. Hoskins Endowed Scholarship
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, majoring in Nursing or health care.
Osher - Margaret L. Eginton Memorial Endowment Scholarship
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 3.0 GPA or higher and demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll full-time (12 units).
Osher - Martin Broad Endowed Scholarship
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, majoring in Science.
Osher - Matsui-Beckman Endowed Scholarship
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.
Osher - MiraCosta College Academic Senate Endowed Scholarship in honor of Noriko Kameda
This is a renewable scholarship that awards up to $1,200 annually, with a maximum of $3,600, 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.
Osher - MiraCosta College Associated Student Government Endowed Scholarship
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.
Osher - MiraCosta College Classified Senate Endowed Scholarship
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.
Osher - MiraCosta College Endowed Scholarship
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.
Osher - MiraCosta College President's Circle Endowed Scholarship
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.
Osher - MiraCosta College Women's Advisory Committee Endowed Scholarship
This is a renewable scholarship that awards up to $1,300 annually, with a maximum of $3,900, 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.
Osher - Nursing Endowed Scholarship
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, majoring in Nursing.
Osher - Performing Arts Endowed Scholarship
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, majoring in Performing Arts.
Osher - Rose E. Nemeth Endowed Scholarship
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, majoring in Nursing or Allied Health.
Osher - Samuel D. & Melinda L. Riccitelli Endowed Scholarship
?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, majoring in Science or Nursing.
Osher - Science Endowed Scholarship
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, majoring in Science.
Osher - Spotlight Circle Endowed Scholarship
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, majoring in Theatre.
Osher - Susan Eckley Endowed Scholarship
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.
Osher Initiative for California Community College Students Scholarship
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.
Patricia and Mark Rudolph Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Qualified candidates must be students enrolled full-time (12 units), planning to continue at MiraCosta College as a full-time student with the intent of either transferring to a four-year institution for a Bachelor's degree, or are working towards a vocational Certificate. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Pauline S. Drielsma Memorial Music Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll full-time (12 units), majoring in Music.
Project LIKE Scholarship
To qualify for the Project LIKE Community Engagement Scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be enrolled at MiraCosta as a student for at least six credit hours or more for the Fall 2020 semester in which the scholarship funds are awarded.
- Have a MiraCosta cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (out of a possible 4.0).
- Have completed a minimum of 15 volunteer hours with MCC Project LIKE over the Summer 2020 academic semester.
- Write a reflection essay (250-500 words) on the topic, “Describe how your service learning or volunteer activity contributed to your wider community.”
- Have a service learning/volunteer report card confirming the number of hours and the organization(s) served
Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) Scholarship
Queer: Includes LQBTQIA
Person of color: Includes but not limited to African American, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, etc.
Active ally: Attend MCC GSA meetings, or Umoja, or MEChA meetings, or volunteer on behalf of QTPOC community
Rare Disease Scholarship
Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a rare genetic disorder that can cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and it affects all populations regardless of ethnicity or gender. Signs and symptoms such as ringing in the ears, hearing loss, balance problems, and compromised vision (among other symptoms) usually develop during the late teen or early adulthood years. There is no cure for NF2, and treatments included surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and or clinical trials. The NF2 scholarship is intended for students diagnosed with and impacted by any rare genetic disorder. The scholarship is also open to students who have a close family member diagnosed with any rare genetic disorder and who are impacted as a result of their family member’s condition.
Rare Disease Scholarship Spring
Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a rare genetic disorder that can cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and it affects all populations regardless of ethnicity or gender. Signs and symptoms such as ringing in the ears, hearing loss, balance problems, and compromised vision (among other symptoms) usually develop during the late teen or early adulthood years. There is no cure for NF2, and treatments included surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and or clinical trials. The NF2 scholarship is intended for students diagnosed with and impacted by any rare genetic disorder. The scholarship is also open to students who have a close family member diagnosed with any rare genetic disorder and who are impacted as a result of their family member’s condition.
Ric Davy Veteran Scholarship
Richard & Martha Wilz Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be Reentry students (25 years old or more) planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll full-time (12 units).
Robert & Estelle Gleason Memorial Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who demonstrate financial need. Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll full-time (12 units).
Robert Rodgers Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be a disabled student participating with Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Safaralian Math Scholarship
Restrictions/Criteria:
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Must have received a B or higher in all college level math courses
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Must have completed two or more college level math courses at MiraCosta College
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Must be a STEM major
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Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Sally Foster Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Qualified candidates must be majoring in psychology; first preference to a first generation college student, may be continuing or transferring to a 4-year institution.
Samuel Hugh Bowen Memorial 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.
San Diego Epiphyllum Scholarship
San Diego Floral Association Roland and Ethel Hoyt Scholarship
San Dieguito Woman's Club Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher, 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, planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in 12 units or more. Preference given to students who completed community service.
Schneider Scholarship for International Students
- Must be an F-1 visa student
- Enrolled full-time at MiraCosta
- Must have completed a minimum of two semesters and 24 units at MiraCosta (by end of spring semester)
- 6 units in major (by end of spring semester)
Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll full-time (12 units). Priority given to those with financial need.
Sloan/Robertson Endowed 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.
Spring 2023 Alumni Transfer Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be transferring to a four-year institution and must show proof of enrollment at four-year institution for fall 2023.
Stephen "Hap" L'Heureux Dramatic Arts Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College, enroll in nine (9) units or more, majoring in Theatre Arts. Preference to students who participated in the production of one or more theatre productions during the school year.
Stewart F. Lind Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who have completed six units or more at MiraCosta College with a GPA of 2.5 or greater and demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be physically disabled students participating with Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), planning to continue at MiraCosta College, and enroll full-time (12 units).
Susan Eckley Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who have completed six units or more at MiraCosta College with a GPA of 2.0 or greater and demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Tadokoro Peace Scholarship
This scholarship is for a student at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidate must be an International student planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six 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. Must be currently
enrolled in 6 units or more with a 2.75 GPA or higher and have financial need. Students must be active
in a student organization/club and show active community service. Letter of recommendation required.
The Stephen "Hap" L'Heureux Endowed Baccalaureate Scholarship
Students must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA, in order to be eligible and remain eligible for renewable award.
Students must also demonstrate financial need and be a North County Resident.
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 at MiraCosta College with a 2.0 GPA or higher, who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must identify as transgender and/or gender nonconforming or as a friend/ally to the transgender and/or gender nonconforming communities, planning to continue at MiraCosta College in six or more units or transfer to a 4-year institution in the fall.
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
Structure as the basis for Nursing School scholarship candidates.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Must be a current student in the Nursing program a, MiraCosta College
- Must be enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year.(May start Summer 2025 and/or Fall-Spring 2025-2026)
- Minimum 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average and a minimum 3.0 GPA in Nursing Classes.
- Complete and include a 2025-2026 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 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 enrolling in six units or more, have completed the Summer Bridge Program at MiraCosta and/or are involved with the Umoja* program.*Umoja: Kiswahili word meaning Unity. The Umoja Program is open to all students, specifically designed to address retention, persistence, success of African ancestry students. Goal is to provide students with resources and tools to assist them in achieving their academic objectives.
Umoja Transfer Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be students planning to transfer to a 4-year institution, are involved with the Umoja* program and/or completed the Summer Bridge Program at MiraCosta College.
*Umoja: Kiswahili word meaning Unity. The Umoja Program is open to all students, specifically designed to address retention, persistence, success of African ancestry students. Goal is to provide students with resources and tools to assist them in achieving their academic objectives.
Veteran Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Visit Oceanside Hospitality Scholarship
This scholarship is for students at MiraCosta College, with a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.
Students must have completed, or are working towards completing 20 hours of volunteer work at the California Welcome Center Oceanside during the fall and spring semesters (8-hour Hospitality class assignments count towards the 20 volunteer hours). Students must be planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
First preference will be given to students who have completed at least six units in Hospitality Management with a 3.0 GPA or higher at MiraCosta College, and second preference to students enrolled in other disciplines.
Vista Garden Club 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 transfer to a four-year university, majoring or interested in Horticulture.
Waite Family Arts Scholarship
Preference first to Veteran or active duty, second to spouse, and third to child of veteran or active duty. Student may be continuing at MiraCosta or transferring to a 4-year institution.
Walter May RAFFY Scholarship
Qualified candidates must be continuing or transferring to a 4-year institution.
(*RAFFY: Resources and Assistance for Former Foster Youth)
Walter May RAFFY Scholarship-Spring
Qualified candidates must be continuing or transferring to a 4-year institution.
(*RAFFY: Resources and Assistance for Former Foster Youth)
Walter P. & Elizabeth M. Balderston Memorial Endowed 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.
Wealth Equity Fund Scholarship
Wilkinson Community Service Scholarship
Student must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service or 15 service learning at a nonprofit organization or K-12 school that conforms to MiraCosta Service Learning standards.
Service activities must be performed while the student is enrolled at MiraCosta College, and service hours must be documented through the Service Learning and Volunteer Center. Student must upload a current Service Learning/Volunteer timecard into the scholarship application.
Women's Advisory Committee Endowed 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.
Women's Day Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for Reentry students (25 years or older) at MiraCosta College with a 3.0 GPA or higher in a degree program, or a 2.0 GPA or higher in a certificate program, who demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must be students planning to continue at MiraCosta College and enroll in six units or more.
Wright Smith Family Study Abroad Scholarship
- Students must have already completed at least 12 units at MiraCosta with a 2.5 GPA or higher
- Students must be enrolled at least 9 units