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MiraCosta College Foundation (MCCF) Scholarships available
MiraCosta students can receive one MiraCosta College Foundation scholarship per academic year and are eligible to apply to Other Scholarships Available. It is important to review the eligibility criteria and deadline date for each scholarship before submitting an application..
A Personal Statement is required for all of the MiraCosta scholarships, and should be updated for each application submitted. Please note that the Personal Statement is a critical part of the award selection. If you need assistance, visit the Writing Center.
MCCF Dorothy Pat McCoury Study Abroad Scholarship
Eligibiity Critria:
- Currently enrolled at MCC with financial need
- Have completed two (2) transfer credit Art courses (painting, drawing, architecture, ceramics or sculpture; art history not included) at MCC prior to applying
- Plan to enroll in 9 or more units during the study abroad semester.
- Personal Statement outlining your education and career goals, background information, motivation, determination, and financial need.
- $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: Open
COMING FALL 2013:
MCCF Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Scholarships
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Available fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters to students who are currently enrolled in, or recently completed Section 160 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at MiraCosta College
Eligibiity Critria:
- Students must be currently enrolled at MiraCosta for the fall 2013 semester
- Already completed six (6) units at MiraCosta at the time of application
- Have a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher at MiraCosta at the time of application
- Personal Statement is required
- Fall 2013: two CNA classes offered; eight $1,000 scholarships will be awarded
- Spring 2014: three CNA classes offered; twelve $1,000 scholarships will be awarded
- Download Application
- Accepting applications August 2013
Deadline: October 31, 2013
MCCF Mort & Agatha Winski Scholarship
"click" here for the Eligibility Criteria and Award Process
Eligibility Criteria:
- Student must be currently enrolled full-time (12 units) and complete 12 units each semester at MiraCosta
- Maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) each semester at MiraCosta
- Have financial need
- Personal Statement outlining Career and Educational Goals, Extracurricular Activities, and Other Information about yourself you would like to share
- Letter of Recommendation from a MiraCosta counselor or instructor to include: motivation, class participation, preparedness, attendance, and comprehension
- $500 renewable scholarship up to four semesters (fall/spring) to students who continue to meet the criteria
- Download Application
- Accepting applications August 2013
Deadline: September 19, 2013
MCCF Fall 2013 Osher Scholarships
"click" here to for the Eligibility Criteria and Award Process
Eligibility Criteria:
- Student must be receiving a 2013-14 CA Community Colleges Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW) ach semester (fall/spring)
- Must have completed 24 degree applicable units at MiraCosta at the time of application
- Student must be currently enrolled at MiraCosta at least half-time (six units)
- Must have a 2.0 GPA or better; complete a personal statement
- Download Application
- Accepting applications August 2013
Deadline: September 19, 2013
MCCF Friends of DANCE Fall 2013 Scholarship
Eligibiity Critria:
- Must be currently enrolled at MiraCosta College
- Completed at least six (6) units in Dance at MiraCosta, and majoring in Dance at MiraCosta preferred
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher at MiraCosta
- Personal Statement outlining your education and career goals, extracurricular activities, other information you would like to share about yourself and your financial need
- Application, Personal Statement, and a Letter of Recommendation from a MiraCosta dance instructor are required.
- Scholarship winners will be announced at the Dance Concert.
- Scholarship awards are based on the personal statement and recommendation letter.
Deadline: opening in August 2013
2014-15 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship (JKC)
"click" here for the Eligibility Criteria and online scholarship process
Deadline: opening September 2013, MiraCosta deadline: November 2013
MCC & Cal State University San Marcos "BRIDGES To The Future Program" Grant
Assisting community college students who are from an underrepresented ethnic group (Hispanic/Latino, African-American, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders) whose career objective is Biomedical Research Sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Oceanography, or Psychology. For information, contact the MiraCosta College Bridges Coordinator Suzie Bailey, (760) 757-2121 ext. 6562.
Review 2010 Biomedical Club Summer Research Opportunities by former MCC student, Giovani Galicia
MCCF Victory Fund - MILITARY and VETERAN Emergency Assistance
Established in conjunction with the Victory Fund to provide emergency financial help to military personnel and veterans attending MiraCosta College.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Must be a current MiraCosta College student
- Military personnel or veteran injured as a result of combat
- Have a specific financial need
- Personal statement required
- Letter of Recommendation from a counselor is helpful, but not required
PERSONAL STATEMENT
- Must be double spaced, your name and MiraCosta ID at the top of each page, and stapled to the application. Include the following in your essay:
- What are your educational and career goals
- State the military branch, current status, and job(s) in the military
- Were you ever deployed, how many times, and for how long each time
- What is your injury, and are you currently receiving medical assistance
- List the name and contact information of your caseworker
- State the reason for requesting financial assistance (gaps in GI Bill, costs of textbooks, car trouble, etc.) and include an itemized budget specifying amount(s) needed
Download Application and submit to address on application
Deadline: Open
MCCF 2014-15 Annual Scholarship
Application is closed for 2013-2014, will reopen in December 2013 with a March 2014 deadline
"click" here for the Eligibility Criteria and the Award Process
Deadline: 2013-14 application cycle closed March 2013
MCCF Harry Phillips Memorial Social Science TRANSFER Scholarship (deadline extended)
Deadline: closed March 8, 2013
MCCF Spring 2013 Genentech Biotechnology Scholarship
"click" here for the Eligibility Criteria and the Award Process, also view the Genentech website.
Deadline: closed March 13, 2013
MCC Foundation 2013-14 HOSPITALITY Scholarship - Deadline date extended: 3:00 p.m. March 13, 2013
Deadline: closed March 13, 2013
MCCF Coastal Community Foundation - Encinitas Garden Festival Fund (spring scholarship)
"click" here for the Eligibility Criteria and the Award Process
Deadline: (closed for 2013)
MCCF 2013-14 Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary NURSING Scholarship
Deadline: closed for 2013-14; application available January 2014
