Scholarship Program

• About the Program
• General Information
• Requirements
• How to Apply
• FAQs
• Scholarship Tips
• Scholarship Websites

About the MiraCosta Foundation Scholarship Program

MiraCosta Foundation scholarships are available to current MiraCosta students, students transferring from MiraCosta to a 4-year institution, and high school seniors planning to attend MiraCosta after graduation. The majority of scholarships is funded by the MiraCosta College Foundation and is based on academic achievement.

The Scholarship Office also coordinates scholarships awarded to MiraCosta students from other private and public sources.  Scholarship information and websites are available for students to research and apply.  Review the available scholarships listed below, and visit the Scholarship office for additional information.

Scholarships Available

MiraCosta Scholarships

• MiraCosta College Foundation VETERANS Assistance.  MiraCosta Foundation established a program in conjunction with the Victory Fund to provide financial assistance to Military Veterans attending MiraCosta College. Eligibility: must be an incoming or continuing MiraCosta student, military veteran with financial need.  An application and personal statement are required. Download Application and email it to sherrin@miracosta.edu   Completion of the application does not guarantee financial assistance, and all applicants will be notified in writing of the Victory Fund’s decision.
  • Camp Pendleton Officers Wives Club (OWC) 2010-11 scholarship for high school seniors, current full-time college students, family members planning to attend college full-time, spouses planning to attend college part-time, and graduate students who are spouses of active duty working towards a degree.  View the Scholarship Qualifications and Download Application  Deadline: February 28, 2010
• Military SPOUSE training  Visit the web page for information on the new DoD MyCAA, (Dept. of Defense - My Career Advancement Account), which assists military spouses with thier education and portable careers. 
• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Applicants must be the son/daughter of military personnel, View the detailed Eligibility Requirements and Download Application. Deadline: Applications for the 2010-11 academic year will be posted January 2010
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship provides up to $30,000 per year/each to 50 deserving students selected annually.  Eligibility: Students transferring to 4-year college, or recent graduate with AA, enrolling in a 4-year college for fall 2010 semester, GPA 3.5+, official transcripts, financial information, and letters of recommendation are required. Demonstrate academic achievement, critical-thinking ability, unmet financial need, will to succeed, and breadth of interests and activities. MiraCosta College can nominate up to two students. Review Application Materials prior to beginning the online application.  Visit the scholarship office if you have questions. Deadline for online application: 12:00 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2009 (no exceptions)
• 2009-10 Community College REAL ESTATE Education Endowment Fund Scholarship, $400 semester, $800 per yr. Download Program Guidelines. Must be Real Estate major, completed a Real Estate course, enrolled in and complete six (6) units of Real Estate courses, meet income criteria, letter of recommendation from Real Estate instructor, renewal applicants must reapply.  Download Application and submit to the MiraCosta Financial Aid office.  Deadline: March 15, 2010 (1st come, 1st awarded)
• BRIDGES To The Future Program Grant, MiraCosta & CSUSM, assisting community college students from underrepresented ethnic groups (Hispanic/Latino, African-American, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders) whose career objective is to be in the field of Biomedical Research Sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Oceanography, and Psychology.  Download application, or contact Denise Stillinger, MiraCosta Site Coordinator 
• San Onofre NUCLEAR GENERATING Station   Maintenance and Operations Personnel Career Preparation Program.  Call or email Liz Gary for information at (949) 368-2283, EnergyIndustryJobs@sce.com,
• Foundation for Developmental Disabilities Is offering the Peterson Scholarship, a resource for the leaders of tomorrow, for those planning a career or presently working in a Child Development program or in the field of Developmental Disabilities. Scholarships range  from $500 to $3,000. All finalists will be interviewed.  Questions, contact the Foundation (858) 576-2933. Download Application. Deadline: November 20, 2009 @ 4:30 p.m.
• FOSTER YOUTH Scholarships
  • California Chafee Grant for FOSTER YOUTH - California Student Aid Commission. Money for foster youth for college or career training.  Visit the website for details 
  • Just In Time FOSTER Care San Diego for former foster youth. Visit website for details or call  (760) 505-6647
  • CAPF Guardian Scholarship for former FOSTER youth has a new name: Promises2kids assisting youth exiting the San Diego foster care system in their efforts to gain an education.   Visit the website for details.
  • Orphan Foundation of America (OFA) serves FOSTER Youth providing college scholarships, connecting with mentors and internships, sending care packages, or testifying before Congress. 
  • Casey Family Programs provides, improves, and ultimately prevents the need for FOSTER care.  Visit the website for details.
  • Fostering Change San Diego youth make it Happen!  View the website for information.
• HSF-HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Criteria: Hispanic, 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, plan to enroll full-time Fall 2010. Review Frewuently asked Questions FAQ and Apply online  for:
  • HSF Scholarships for College Undergraduates

    HSF/Macy's College Scholarship, Deadline 11/13/09

    HSF/General College Scholarship, Deadline 12/15/09

    HSF/Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting Scholarship, Deadline 12/15/09

    HSF/BB&T Charitable Scholarship, Deadline 12/15/09

    HSF/Hormel Scholarship, Deadline 12/15/09

    HSF/HSBC-North America Scholarship, Deadline 12/15/09

    HSF/State Farm Insurance Scholarship, Deadline 12/15/09

    HSF/McNamara Family Creative Arts Grant Project, Deadline 12/15/09

    HSF/Procter & Gamble Company Scholarship, Deadline 2/28/10

    HSF/Atrisco Heritage Foundation Scholarship, Deadline 2/28/10

    HSF Scholarships for College Transfer Students 

    HSF/General College Scholarship Deadline 12/15/09

    HSF/Atrisco Heritage Foundation Scholarship Deadline 2/28/10

    HSF Graduating High School Seniors College Scholarships

    HSF/General College Scholarships Deadline 12/15/09

    HSF/State Farm Insurance Scholarship Deadline 12/15/09

    Gates Millennium Scholars Deadline 1/11/10

    HSF/TU@UT High School Scholarship Program Deadline 1/31/10

    HSF/University of Georgia University Alliance Scholarship Deadline 1/31/10

    HSF/Atrisco Heritage Foundation Scholarship Program Deadline 2/28/10

    HSF/Procter & Gamble Company Scholarship Deadline 2/28/10

  • HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND   View the website, and Register to apply online for scholarship opportunities (for 2009-10, a MiraCosta College student won a $10,000 Google scholarship)
  • BECA Scholarship Foundation (BECA: "Scholarship" in Spanish) a nonprofit Latino scholarship organization.  2010 application period is January 1-March 2, 2010.  Visit to the BECA website for details. Deadline:  March 2, 2010
• Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles

  (CHIRLA) Two $500 scholarships for 2010 academic year. CHIRLA is committed to developing leadership capacity and movement-building skills in California’s immigrant youth. Eligibility: Students from immigrant family, (AB540) US citizenship not required, financial need, attend a California Community College, state or university,  2.0 G.P.A, demonstrate community activism, participate in immigrant rights issues or other social justice causes.  Download Application and mail completed form to: Maria Rodriguez, CHIRLA, 2533 West Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057

  Deadline has been EXTENDED to: November 30, 2009

• Planet Professional Landscaping Network - 2010 PLANET Academic Excellence Foundation Scholarships to outstanding college students for continued study in the green industry.  Criteria: enrolled at a college or university that meets one of the following: has an accredited PLANET Landscape Contracting Curriculum, has a PLANET Student Chapter Membership, is a participating PLANET Student Career Days School (yes, MiraCosta College meets criteria). Download Application   Deadline: December 7, 2009

• Garden Writers Association Foundation (GWAF) 2010 Spring Scholarship to students majoring in HORTICULTURE, PLANT SCIENCE or JOURNALISM to encourage them to develop career skills in home garden media communications; $500 for a student at a technical school or community college and $500 for a full-time college junior or senior. Judging will be weighed upon samples of writing. Download Application

  Deadline:  December 10, 2009

• SOROPTIMIST INT'L - WOMEN'S Opportunity Award Three local Soroptimist Chapters: Rancho Bernardo, Oceanside/Carlsbad, and  La Jolla, are offering  scholarships for Women who have the primary financial responsibility of herself and dependents, are attending an undergraduate degree or vocational training program, and have financial need.  Download the Chapter's Application and Reference Forms or pick up a copy from the MiraCosta Scholarship office, Oceanside campus, or MiraCosta Administration Bldg., San Elijo campus.  Apply to one chapter only, duplicate applications will not be accepted, and the deadline dates vary below.
  • Soroptimist Int’l RANCHO BERNARDO Women’s Opportunity Award $1,000 scholarship.  Download Application and Reference Forms and mail completed application to:  SIRB/Linda Gordon, c/o Union Bank, 16880 Bernardo Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92128, (858) 487-2531.           Deadline:  November 20, 2009
  • Soroptimist Int’l OCEANSIDE/CARLSBAD Women’s Opportunity Award $1,500 scholarship. Download Application and Reference Forms and mail the completed application to: Judy High, 1738 Fanwood Court, Oceanside, CA  92054, (760) 721-4493.  Deadline: December 15
  • Soroptimist Int’l LA JOLLA Women’s Opportunity Award, $2,000 first place and $1,000 second place awards.  Download Application and Reference Forms and email completed application to: silajolla@soroptimist.net or mail hard copy to: Judy Jones, P.O. Box 1052, La Jolla, CA 92038, (619) 980-5517.  Deadline: December 15, 2009
• American Association of Women ACCOUNTANTS  San Diego Chapter 2009-2010 scholarships for male and female students currently enrolled at least part-time majoring in Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, 3.0 GPA. Include personal statement, transcript, and resume; Award $1,000 - $500 scholarships and recipients receive 1-year free student membership in San Diego Chapter of ASWA. Download Application   Deadline:  December 1, 2009
• The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship is now part of the All Academic Teams for Community Colleges Scholarship administered through Phi Theta Kappa. Visit www.coca-colascholars.org under Two-Year Colleges Scholarship or www.ptk.org under About, Programs and Scholarship Programs. 
  Deadline: December 1

• Claremont Winds Young Artists Scholarship Competition (link to flyer)  scholarship competition for young MUSICIANS age 14 to 20 years (as of June 1, 2010) who are outstanding wind or percussion instrumentalists. Three students will win scholarship awards totaling $1,100 as well as the opportunity to perform with the Claremont Winds at the 2010 spring concert. Download Application for details

  Deadline: December 5, 2009

• PLANET Academic Excellence Foundation (AEF) scholarships for students are enrolled in Landscape Contracting and Horticulture programs at two-or four-year colleges.  Download Application   Questions, (800) 395-2522, e-mail Kristen Nolton

  Deadline:  December 7, 2009

• American INDIAN-Frances Crawford Marvin Scholarship, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  Criteria: must be Native American, have financial need, enrolled full-time, 3.0 GPA. Applications available in the Scholarship office, Oceanside campus, Administration, San Elijo campus, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Committees Services, American Indian Scholarship, re: Frances Crawford Marvin Scholarship, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303. Mail completed applications to: Diane Weston, 28512 Gladstone Ct, Escondido, CA 92026  Fall Deadline: December 15, 2009 
  • American INDIAN Scholarship, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.  Applications are available in the Scholarship office, Oceanside campus, Administration, San Elijo campus, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Committees Services, Re: American Indian Scholarship, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303. Completed applications to: Diane Weston, 28512 Gladstone Ct, Escondido, CA 92026. Fall Deadline: April 1; Spring Deadline: August 1
• Foreclosure.com is offering a $5,000 and $1,000 scholarships. Submit an essay "How to Solve the Foreclosure Crisis." Original, unpublished work, 1,000 words min., 2,500 words max. Freshmen, undergrad students, and graduate students; U.S. Citizen or legal resident. .  Complete Preliminary Application. 

  Deadline: December 31, 2009

• ScholarshipExperts.com: $1,000 Top Ten List Scholarships   Applicants must submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the scholarship topic: “Create a ‘top ten list’ of the craziest or most unique scholarships you have heard of and briefly describe each scholarship. Note: awards may be real or fictional.”  Deadline: December 31, 2009

• 2010 Talbots Foundation-Nancy Talbot Scholarship awarding ten $15,000 and one $30,000 scholarships to WOMEN seeking a Bachelors. Criteria: women residing U.S. or Canada; high school diploma or GED before Sept. 2000; enrolled, or plan to, full/part-time undergrad program; attend 2010-11 academic year, receive degree no earlier than May 2011; have two semesters (24+ credits) remaining to complete undergrad degree by fall 2010. Before registering, list work experience, schoo/community activities, secondary/postsecondary academic record, and financial info Register to Apply  Only first 5,000 applications processed.  Online Deadline:  11:59 p.m., January 2, 2010

• The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation is offering the 2010 Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarships (creator /host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.) to students pursuing careers in Children's Media. Three $10,000 scholarships awarded and successful applicants are mentored by children’s programming professionals during the academic year.  Visit the website for details on  Who may apply and how does one apply? and Download Application.    Deadline: January 15, 2010

• Morris K. Udall Foundation $5,000 scholarships offered in 3 categories: 1. students pursuing environmentally related careers: policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, economics; 2. Native American & Alaska Natives pursuing careers in tribal public policy (tribal sovereignty, tribal governance, tribal law, Native Amer. education, Native Amer. justice, natural resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, Native Amer. economic development, areas affecting Native Amer. communities); 3. Native American & Alaska Natives pursuing health care (administration, social work, medicine, health conditions research affecting Native American communities).Must be a sophomore or Jr. at two or four-year college, pursuing Associates or Bachelors 2010-2011, 3.0 GPA, full-time, U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident. Download Application for review. Final Application for nominated students must be completed online. Deadline to MiraCosta Scholarship office:  February 1, 2010

• The Christermon Foundation Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program for College or High School applicants affiliated with the California licensed beverage industry through a parent or grandparent employed with a company holding a valid liquor, beer, or wine license.  Visit the website for details.   2010 Community College Student Download Application or 2010 High School Student Download Application

  Deadline February 1, 2010

• BrainTrack BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT $1,000 and $500  scholarships for students enrolled in a Business or Management degree program with one semester completed, part-time or full-time. Apply online Yearly Deadlines: November 1 and March 1
• BrainTrack COMPUTER Science Degree Scholarship $1,000 and $500 awards for students pursuing Computer Science, Information Science, or Information Technology degree.  Apply online Yearly Deadlines: November and March 1
• BrainTrack NURSING Schools Scholarship $1000 and $500 awards for students studying to become a nurse by earning a degree (associate or higher).  Runs every semester with   Apply Online  Yearly Deadlines: November 1 and March 1
• The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will award scholarships to outstanding students for fall 2010. Scholarships range from $2,500-$10,000 and are based on academic merit. Criteria: enroll Fall 2010, 3.5 GPA, US citizen or permanent resident, demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievement and meet one of the following categories: (1) Italian American student (Italian American: must have at least one ancestor who immigrated from Italy); (2) students from any ethnic background majoring/minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies, or related field.  Complete the Online Application   Deadline:  March 5, 2010
• ARCHITECTURE and DRAFTING Degree $500 Award for a

  student pursuing an Associate or Bachelor degree emphasizing Architecture, Architectural Drafting or Design, or Architectural Engineering. One award per year. Deadline: April 1/yearly

• COMPUTER Science and Computer Engineering $1,000 Award  for a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, including Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Database Management, Computer Networking, Computer Programming and Information Technology Management. Download Application.   Deadline: April 1/yearly
• CRIMINAL Justice and Law Enforcement Degree $500 Award for student pursuing an Associate or Bachelor degree emphasizing Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Sociology with Law/Criminal emphasis, Corrections, Computer Forensics, and Forensic Psychology, among others.  Download Application. Deadline: April 1/yearly
• LIBERAL ARTS or General Studies Degree $500 Award given to a student pursuing an Associate or Bachelor degree emphasizing Liberal Arts, General Studies, or Humanities. Download Application.  Deadline: April 1/yearly
• BUSINESS Scholarship. $1,000 2010 Degree Directory Academic annual scholarship to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing bachelor level degrees related to business management, information systems management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management, and entrepreneurship. Apply online Deadline: April 1/yearly
• NURSING and MEDICAL ASSISTING Associate's Degree Scholarship 2010 DegreeDirectory.org $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing associate level degrees and certificates related to Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Technology, Radiologic Technology and others. Apply online. Deadline: April 1/yearly
• ART and DESIGN Associates Degree Scholarship 2010 DegreeDirect.org $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing associate level degrees related to Art, Computer Aided Design, Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Computer Graphics and others. Apply online  Deadline: April 1/yearly
• COMPUTER Technology and Information Systems Associate's Degree Scholarship  2010 DegreeDirectory.org A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing associate level degrees and certificates related to Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Software, Database Technology, Information Security and others.  Apply online Deadline: April 1/yearly
• The San Diego Foundation Go to their website to reivew the list of SAN DIEGO COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS for high school and community college students.  Scholarships and Financial Aid information is also available online.  The San Diego Foundation scholarship application will be available in 2010.
• CA HEALTH PROFESSIONS Education Foundation offers scholarships to health professional students enrolled or accepted into a CA accredited colleges. Visit the website for details.
• CA Choose NURSING Scholarship Programs California Financial Aid Applications, Scholarships, and Related Information.  Visit the website for details.
• CA State NURSING Assumption Program of Loans for Education from the California State Aid Commission.  Visit the website for details or call (888) 224-7268

• California Strawberry Growers’ Fund Scholarship for children of strawberry farm workers who have at least one parent currently employed in the California strawberry harvest.  Applicants must be sponsored by a legitimate CA strawberry grower.  To apply, submit the application with an essay on education & career goals, high school transcript with SAT/ACT scores, official transcript, letters of recommendation, and Employment Verification by parents and employer in the strawberry industry

  Application to be available in 2010, review the website for details.

• CANCER for College provides hope and inspiration to those who have battled cancer.  Cancer for College awards college scholarships to current and former cancer patients.  Visit the website for details.

• CNCDA - California New CAR Dealers Association Scholarship Foundation awarded 73 scholarships for 2009-10 to students in AUTO TECH and AUTO management.  Applications for 2010-2011 school year will be available in early 2010

• Corporation for National & Community Service serving Community and Country and AmeriCorps 
• HOSPITALITY Industry Network NEWH scholarships for those pursuing a career in the Hospitality Industry (Hotel or Restaurant Management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.), who have completed half the requirements for a degree/certificate program, financial need, and 3.0 GPA. Visit the Website for information.
• International Scholarships.com for students wishing to STUDY ABROAD.  This website is a financial aid, college scholarship, and international scholarship resource listing grants, scholarships, loan programs, and information about study abroad.
• MUSIC Scholarship. Siguid I. and Jarmila H. Rislov Foundation awards exceptional classical musicians, including classical vocalists, who demonstrate promise.  Visit the website for information and application requirements.
• NAMM (National Association of MUSIC Manufacturers) Visit the website for scholarship opportunities and convention date
• Paying for College STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE lists scholarships, internships, fellowships, books, and websites. Courtesy of  U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Congressional District 34-California.  Visit the website for details..

4-YEAR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

• California State University SAN MARCOS. Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate/MBA students. Visit the website to view opportunities available.
• UC BERKELEY: The Leadership Award Alumni Scholarship is a one-year, merit-based scholarship that recognizes Cal students who demonstrate innovative, motivational leadership impacting their academic, work, or community environments
• UC BERKELEY: The Achievement Award Program is a four-year scholarship program for incoming freshman students and a two-year scholarship program for incoming junior transfer students. Only incoming Cal students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program. The scholarship is renewable, provided recipients meet the following program requirements.
• SAN DIEGO STATE University scholarships.  View the website for SDSU scholarships.
• UCLA Alumni Assoc. Merit-based Scholarships  for students with a 3.7 GPA, demonstrated leadership in clubs or organizations, community service, CA resident.  Visit the website for information and Apply online
• Transfer scholarships at Azusa Pacific University in San Diego for a B.A. Human Development or B.S. Organizational Leadership 
• National University - California Community College Promising Scholar Award, for students enrolling directly from community college.  Applications available in the scholarship office, Oceanside, and Administration, San Elijo Campus. 
• Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)–Transfer Scholarships.  Information is available in the Scholarship office.  Visit website for details.   Deadline for Spring 2010 is January 15, 2010. 

Download application or apply online.