Scholarship Information
Each year, the three colleges of the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) -- Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College -- award institutional scholarships to new, continuing, and transfer students. The scholarship awards are based on academic achievement, financial need or specific interests such as clubs, athletics, and service.
Funding for our scholarships comes from contributions to San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation. The Foundation is the colleges' partner in promoting student success at our colleges and in ensuring that quality, affordable higher education is available to every member of our community. It is due to the ongoing generosity of donors since the Foundation's inception in 1966 that many thousands of students have attended college and realized a better life. Contributions to the Foundation are received from many sources: individuals (including Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline alumni, faculty, and staff), businesses, civic groups, community organizations, and other foundations. Learn more about the San Mateo County Colleges Foundation here.
Cañada College Scholarships
The 2022-2023 SMCCCD scholarship application is NOW CLOSED Click HERE to apply!
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 2, 2022 at 11:59 PM.
If you will be attending any of the SMCCCD colleges next year, plan to apply for our 2022-2023 Scholarship Cycle. The application is now open!
Need assistance? Attend one of our Scholarship Zoom Workshops to receive assistance with creating your Academic Works login and completing the application or NEW step by step videos at SMCCCD Scholarship Application TV
Zoom Scholarship Workshop Reservation Form
Outside Scholarships
- SVCF Latinos in Technology Scholarship: http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/latinos-technology-scholarship
- STEM Center Scholarship page: http://www.canadacollege.edu/stemcenter/scholarships.php
- See list of funding opportunities for Non-U.S. Citizens. Published by the National Association of Fellowship Advisors (NAFA); includes applications for an array of nationally competitive and merit-based scholarships.
- Immigrants Rising - List of scholarships that don't require proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence. This carefully researched list contains 52 pages of up-to-date information about scholarships available for immigrant students that don't have U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency as well as advice and tips for writing winning scholarship applications.
- Scholarships for Black and African American Students-Many organizations and schools offer college scholarships for Black and African American students. Learn about the top scholarships for these learners.
- Scholarships for California Students - Since 2003, StudentScholarships.org has been providing scholarship management services for companies, as well as a comprehensive database of scholarships for students.
- MALDEF - Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund Scholarship List - A list of scholarships for all students regardless of immigration status. http://maldef.org/leadership/scholarships
- Latino College Dollars, Scholarships for California's Latino Students Directory (current) - The Latino College Dollars Scholarship Directory contains clear information on more than 300 scholarships targeting Latino high school, undergraduate, and graduate students across the United States. A guide on how to apply for scholarships in both Spanish and English is included in the directory. For the ease of students and parents, scholarship listings are categorized by education level, deadline, minimum GPA, by whether citizenship is required as well as by region. The online directory is searchable by key categories such as grade level, grade point average (GPA) and citizenship at http://www.latinocollegedollars.org.
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www.iefa.org-Financial Aid/Scholarships for International Students
https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/applying-for-scholarships/-Many Scholarships do not require proof of citizenship. Use Immigrants Rising's Scholarship Lists to identify scholarships that you are eligible to apply.
www.internationalscholarships.com-Grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist college and university students in their pursuit to study abroad.
www.scholarships.com-Free College Scholarship Search & Financial Aid Information Resource.
https://www.raise.me/ - Helps students connect with transfer scholarships.
SallieMae.com/scholarshipSearch -Free way to get access to more than 6 million college scholarships
https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships-search-results-SVCF administers scholarship programs for high school seniors, college and graduate students, re-entry students, and vocational and technical school students.
https://www.tuitionfundingsources.com/- Free access to over 7 million scholarships.
CCCSFAAA Student Scholarship
Deadline to apply: TBD
Please see the CCCSFAAA Scholarship Application here. This is an annual $500 scholarship provided by the statewide financial aid association. Each applicant must submit a statement of candidacy that includes:
- Special circumstance and/or unusual hardship
- Educational and career goals
- Why they have chosen these goals
- Any community involvement or leadership roles which they may have had
Attention UC Santa Cruz Students: $20,000 Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award Program at UC Santa Cruz
Deadline to Apply: February 6, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
This scholarship is for outstanding UC-qualified junior-level community college students to complete their undergraduate studies at UC Santa Cruz. The program provides a $20,000 scholarship distributed over two years, mentoring and academic support, and assistance finding paid or volunteer summer work experience.
Submit these items in one packet to Soraya Sohrabi, c/o Cañada College Transfer Center by the deadline.
- Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Program application (with personal statement attached - single-sided paper, no staples)
- Two letters of recommendation
- All official college transcripts (unopened)
Applicants must have applied to UCSC
Applicants must apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA or California Dream
Act application by March 2,2021
Questions:
Contact: Soraya Sohrabi, Transfer Services Coordinator
Email: sohrabi@smccd.edu
Office: (650) 306-3493
San Mateo Credit Union
Deadline to Apply: Mach 25, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
$5,000- Scholarships to two individual graduating high school seniors in our community.
Qualifications for Applicants:
- Complete application
- Be a class of 2022 high school senior or a 2021 graduate who
took a gap year and is enrolling in a college or technical school for
the first time. - Have a GPA of 3.0 or greater and submit an unofficial transcript.
- Provide a typed essay on the following prompt:
Credit unions believe in the philosophy of People Helping People.
Tell us how you have helped your community during your high
school experience or how a college education will assist you in
helping your community overcome the financial wellness challenges
they face. - Applicants must live, work, worship, or attend school in San Mateo County, the City
of Palo Alto, or select San
Francisco zip codes: 94110, 94112, 94116, 94122 94124, 94132, or 94134.
Contact Person: Gustavo Castillo
Email: gcastillo@smcu.org; communityrelations@smcu.org.
Phone: (650)562-1233
The San Bruno Community Foundation
Deadline to apply: TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
Qualifications for Applicants:
- Complete application
- Plan to enroll, during the fall of 2022, as a transfer student from a community college
at an
accredited four-year college or university - Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or, for AB 540 students,
the
California Dream Act Application - Awards are up to $10,000.
Questions?
Emial: scholarshis@sbcf.org
Emial: scholarshis@sbcf.org
WILLIAM & CORA SAPERSTEIN FOUNDATION
The purpose of the William and Cora Saperstein Foundation is to further education by awarding deserving individuals pursuing an Associate Degree with a 2-year stipend to help offset tuition and living costs.
Deadline to apply: Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Qualifications for Applicants:
- Complete application
- Prospective full-time student pursuing an Associate Degree (2 year program)
- Resident of San Mateo County Community College District
- emonstrate a need for financial support an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number less than 5,800
- This is a $1,000 r scholarship
Questions?
Emial:wacsfoundation@gmail.com
2022-2023 Woodside Terrace AM Kiwanis Club
The Woodside Terrace A.M. Kiwanis and member and former club president, David Amann, are proud to announce the availability of our 2022-23 Community College Transfer Scholarship.
Deadline to apply: 11:59 pm on Friday, April 15, 2022.
Qualifications for Applicants:
- Complete application
- San Mateo County resident
- Transferring from Cañada College, College of San Mateo, Foothill College or Skyline College
- Transferring to four-year university in fall 2022
- Demonstrated financial need and personal or family hardship
- Extracurricular activities including service to community, volunteerism and/or student leadership a plus
- Additional consideration given for students that must work, homeless youth and former foster youth
- This is a $5,000 transfer scholarship
Questions?
Emial:carringtonmargie@gmail.com
Additional Scholarships
| NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP | TYPE | AMOUNT | DEADLINE |
| Palo Alto Rotary Vocational Scholarship | Career/Vocational | $500-$1,000 | April 15, 2022 |
| San Carlos Rotary Scholarship | San Carlos resident | Varies | March 25, 2022 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarships | All Students | Varies | Varies |
| Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Program | Students Who Identify as Chicana/Latina | $1,500 | March 31, 2022 |
| Latinos In Technology Scholarship | STEM Students | Up to $30,000 | March 18, 2022 |
| TheDream.US Scholarship Opportunity | Immigrant Students | $14,500-$29,000 | February 28, 2022 |
| Crestmoor Scholarship | San Bruno Residents | $5,000-$20,000 | TBD |
| Credit Sesami Financial Literacy Scholarship | US Citizens/Permanent Residents | $2,500 | On Going |
| POE Scholarships | High School & Community College Students | Varies | TBD |
| Gainsber Law Scholarship | All Students | $2,500 | TBD |
| Innovation in Education Scholarship | Citizens/Permanent Residents/Visa Holders | $500 | On Going |
| Marie Calderilla Scholarship | Female Students | $20,000 | TBD |
| The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) Scholarship at UC Berkeley | All Students | $6,000 | TBD |
| 180 Medical Scholarship Program | US Citizens/Permanent Residents | $1,000 | On Going |
| Mills-Peninsula Hospital Scholarship Program | Healthcare Majors/Careers | Varies | TBD |
| The Pursuit of Excellence (POE) Scholarship | UC Transfers | $4,000-$6,000 | TBD |
| The Huggable Supermom Scholarship | US Citizens/Permanent Residents | $2,000 | On Going |
| The Emery Reddy Legal Studies Scholarship | All Students | Varies | November 30th (annually) |
| CCIS Future Contractor Scholarship | Contractor Career | $750 | January 31,2022 |
| Akkadian Labs Scholarship | All Students | $1,000 | TBD |
| Simeone & Miller Scholarship | All Students | $1,000 | On Going |
| Little Bundle Supermom Scholarship-College Award | All Students | Varies | On Going |
| The Chairish "Design Your Future" Scholarship | All Students | $2,500 | On Going |
| The Kreeger Law | All Students | $1,000 | On Going |
| Test Prep Insight | All Students | $1,500 | November 30, 2022 |
| "Test Yourself" Scholarship From STDLab | All Students | $1,500 | On Going |
| Radiology Scholarship | Radiology | $1,000 | TBD |
| San Mateo Credit Union's 2021 Educational Scholarship | All Students | $5,000 | TBD |
| Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley - Latinos in Technology Scholarship | STEM | $30,000 | TBD |
| Earnest | All Students | $5,000 | January 31, 2022 |
| San Francisco Alumnae Delta Community Foundation | Single Parent | $1,500 | April 15, 2022 |