Scholarships
Each year, the three colleges of the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) -- Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College -- offer institutional scholarships to new, continuing, and transfer students. The scholarships 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 Community Colleges Foundation.
How to Apply
Follow the steps below to create your account and apply for a scholarship opportunity.
1. Create an Account
Through the San Mateo County College Foundation (please make sure to use your my.smccd.edu email).
2. Fill Out Your Information
Complete, or update, your scholarship profile by selecting your current major and career goals to be considered for various scholarship opportunities.
3. Personal Statement
Check out our workshops for assistance with creating an account and drafting your personal statements.
4. Unofficial Transcript
Go to your WebSMART account, select "Student Records" and request an Unofficial Transcript.
5. Submit Scholarship Application
You are now ready to submit your scholarship application!
- San Bruno Community Foundation
- Karl S. Pister Leadership - UC Santa Cruz
- Monterra Credit Union Scholarship
- Woodside Terrace AM Kiwanis Club
- Palo Alto Rotary Vocational Scholarship
- San Carlos Rotary Scholarship
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarship
- SVCF - Latinos in Technology Scholarship
- The William and Cora Saperstein Foundation
- The Pivotal College Scholarship
- American Public Works Association - Silicon Valley Chapter
If you have received an outside scholarship from a donor, please send the check to:
Cañada College
Attention: Financial Aid Services
Building 9, 1st Floor
4200 Farm Hill Blvd.,
Redwood City, CA 94061
- Please make sure the donor lists your G number and full name on the check under memo.
- Donor needs to specify the academic year or semester the funds are intended. Funds are disbursed 1/2 fall and 1/2 spring unless a specific semester is noted.
- Outside scholarships are considered to be need-based aid. It may affect your overall financial aid eligibility. Please contact us if you have any questions about a pending scholarship.