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Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Each Cooke Scholar has access to generous financial support for two to three years, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to connect with the thriving community of fellow scholars.
Eligibility Requirements
- Sophomore Status
- Be a current student at an accredited U.S. community college or two-year institution with sophomore status by January 1, 2021, or a recent graduate (since spring 2016).
- Fall College Enrollment
- Plan to enroll full-time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in fall 2021.
GPA
- Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.50 or better on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).
Financial Need
- Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000.
No Previous Enrollment or Attendance
- Students who have enrolled or attended a four-year institution in the past are not eligible for this scholarship.
This Highly Competitive Scholarship Provides
- Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school.
- Ability to pursue any area of study.
- Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid.
- Multifaceted advising about how to transition to a four-year college and maximize the student experience.
Opens: August 1st, 2020
Deadline: January 6th, 2021
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Stephen 'Hap' L'Huereux endowed Baccalaureate Biomanufacturing Scholarship
$2,000 renewable scholarship for a biomanufacturing students demonstrating financial need.
Requirements
- Enrolled in the BIomanufacturing BS program (class of 2022)
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Demonstrate Financial need (FAFSA or Dreamer Application required)
Opens: August 15th
Deadline: September 12th
Fall 2020 Henderson Stewardship Award
Requirements
- Current MiraCosta student enrolled in 6+ units Student has attended MiraCosta College for at least 2 semesters
- Student member/advocate of Umoja and/or The Black Student Union
- Demonstrated leadership experience on campus
- Requires Letter of recommendation from MCC faculty/staff member
Opens: August 15th
Deadline: October 2nd, 2020
Fall 2020 Ongyod Endowed Scholarship
Requirements
- Communication Major at MiraCosta
- Student is receiving CCPG fee waiver (formerly BOG)
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Priority given to students involved in 'ASE' student equity organizations on campus
- US citizenship is not required- open to international students and DREAMERS
Opens: August 15th
Deadline: October 2nd, 2020
Osher Fall 2020 Scholarships
Renewable scholarship for up to $1,200 annually. Renewable for up to 6 semesters if student continues to meet the following eligibility.
Requirements
- Must be receiving 2020-21 California College Promise Grant (formerly known as BOG)
- Must have completed 24 degree applicable units at MiraCosta at time of application
- Student must be currently enrolled at least 1/2 time at MiraCosta (6 units) during the semesters that the Osher Scholarship remains active
Opens: August 15th
Deadline: October 2nd, 2020
Mort & Agatha Winski Memorial Scholarships
$500 Scholarship renewable for up to 4 semesters if student continues to meet eligibility criteria.
Requirements
- Student must have completed 12 units each semester at MiraCosta with a 3.0 GPA each semester
- Must be currently enrolled full-time (12 units)
- Maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) and full-time enrollment each semester to be eligible for renewal
- Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA 2020-21 application required)
Opens: August 15th
Deadline: October 2nd, 2020
Fall 2020 MiraCosta Dream Keepers GANAS Scholarships ($500)
For continuing and transferring students who are currently enrolled in 6 or more units.
Requirements
- Must be an AB540 student (CA Dreamer) or come from a mixed family and complete 15 hours of community service.
- Students must have a 2.0 GPA or higher
Opens: August 15th
Deadline: October 2nd, 2020
Fall 2020 MiraCosta College Bob and Marion Wilson Scholarships for Foster Youth
Students must be former Foster Youth participating in the RAFFY program (RAFFY: Resources and Assistance for Former Foster Youth), have completed 6 units or more at MiraCosta College with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher, and currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at MiraCosta College, and have financial need.
Requirements
- Be part of the RAFFY Program
- Have completed 6 units or more
- Enrolled in 6 units or more
- Have and maintain a 2.5 GPA
- Personal Statement
- Unofficial Transcript
Opens: August 15th
Deadline: October 2nd, 2020
Fall 2020 MiraCosta College Friends of Dance Scholarships ($500)
Must be currently enrolled at MiraCosta College in six or more units, and completed six or more units in Dance at MiraCosta with a cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA. Preference given to Dance majors.
Opens: August 15th
Deadline: November 2nd, 2020
The Brother Benno Foundation EOPS Scholarship
$500 scholarship for EOPS students receiving the CCPG fee waiver, enrolled in 6 units, 2.0 GPA or higher.
Deadline: September 30th, 2020
