ABOUT THE MIRACOSTA Scholarship Program
The MiraCosta College Foundation supports many scholarships throughout the fall and spring semesters. A majority of the scholarships are for continuing MiraCosta College students, but there are also scholarships for MiraCosta College students transferring to 4-year institutions and for graduating high school seniors planning to enroll at MiraCosta College in the fall.
Scholarship Personal Statement Writing Workshop!
This workshop will focus on helping you write a strong personal statement for MiraCosta and other scholarships out there! No appointment needed, walk-in anytime during the dates and times listed below. If you have already writen your personal statement we are also available to go over them with you during these workshops.
Where: OC1201 (downstairs in library)
Tuesday February 4, 2020 1:30pm-2:30pm
Wednesday February 19, 2020 10am-11am
Thursday March 12, 2020 9am-10am
Tuesday March 24, 2020 3pm-4pmMiraCosta Scholarships Available
Contains scholarship opportunities for MiraCosta College students. Eligibility criteria may be based on financial need, academic achievement, volunteer service, a specific major and/or certificate program. Review each scholarship for eligibility and deadline dates. Students can apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible.
MiraCosta Annual Scholarship Application
One application that matches you to 100+ scholarships. Opens every year January 1 - March 31.
- Students must be current MiraCosta students planning to continue at MiraCosta College enrolled in 6 units or more
- OR planning to transfer to a 4-year university for Fall 2020
- OR High School Seniors planning to attend MiraCosta College Fall 2020 and enrolling in 6 units or more
Other Scholarships Available
MiraCosta College receives many solicitations to post scholarship information on our website. Because these solicitations come from various entities and it is difficult to discern what is a legitimate opportunity versus a scam, our office has partnered with iGrad to filter the scholarship opportunities submitted to this office.
iGrad Scholarship Database
MiraCosta College has recently added the iGrad Financial Wellness platform to our library of student resources to improve financial literacy. iGrad can help you achieve a better financial life with tools designed to improve your personal finance knowledge and habits.
iGrad features useful scholarship resources, including a 15 minute mini-course “Learn How to Optimize Your Scholarship Search” and an e-book “Scholarship Success” to help you improve your skills and guide you through the application process. The database includes over 2,300 scholarship awards totaling over $10.8 million.
Students search current scholarships: iGrad Scholarship Search
Outside Organizations submit scholarships by completing the iGrad Scholarship Submission Form
Scholarship Tips - What you need to know before applying
Helpful information and procedures on how to complete a scholarship application, a Personal Statement essay, how to ask for a letter of recommendation, a sample Thank You letter, etc.
Contact
Amber Ansari Interim Financial Aid/Scholarship Specialist
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, & Friday. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday 1 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Oceanside Campus-- Building 3000
Campus Map
P 760.795.6751
F 760.795.6712
Mailing Address
MiraCosta College
Scholarship Office 3A
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056-3899