Scholarships

SMCCCD Scholarships

Each year, the three colleges of the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) -- Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College -- award institutional scholarships to new, continuing, and transfer students. The scholarship awards 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 which ensures that quality, affordable higher education is available to every member of our community. Visit the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation website to learn more.

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Skyline College Scholarships

Please Note: External scholarships have their own terms and conditions. The donor determines which academic costs are covered by their scholarship. For example, some scholarships require the cost of books and supplies appear on a student's college invoice and they don't cover items purchased outside of the bookstore. It's important that you review the Terms and Conditions of your scholarship. The Financial Aid Office is a third party, we assist with the disbursement of these funds and follow the requirements set by the donor. We don't have the authority to override these requirements.  

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California Student Aid Commision CAL - HBCU Transfer Grant

 

Calling all Transfer students of 2024! Students who transfer from California Community Colleges to eligible,
partnered Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) can receive up to $5,000 in one-time grant funds.

To be eligibile, you must:

1. Be a California community college student who has earned an Associate’s Degree for Transfer (ADT).
2. Enroll (or plan to enroll) at an eligible HBCU.
3. Demonstrate unmet financial need. Intend to return to California after graduating from the eligible HBCU.
4.  Intend to return to California after graduating from the Partnered HBCU.

To see a list Eligible of HBCU Universities  .

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Step 1: Submit a FAFSA or CADAA. 

Step 2: Submit a Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant (Cal-HBCU) Program Application   to the Cal-HBCU Program Team at calhbcu@csac.ca.gov.

 

• Fall 2024-25 transfer students must submit an application   by August 26, 2024.
• Spring 2024-25 transfer students must submit an application   by January 31, 2025.

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Once a student has submitted a Cal-HBCU application, they will receive a confirmation email from the Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant Program.

After the California Community College Chancellor’s Office has verified ADT status, the student’s application information is sent to the HBCU’s financial aid office, who will verify enrollment, unmet need, and request payment.

Please note, priority will be given to students with the greatest unmet financial need, who do not exceed the maximum household income and asset level for a Cal Grant B award.

If eligible, a student may receive a one-time award of up to $5,000 to help pay for the cost of attendance at an eligible HBCU.

It takes approximately 6-8 weeks from the date the payment request is submitted for the check to arrive at the institution.

For Questions you may contact:

California Student Aid Commission CAL - HBCU Transfer Grant Program at calhbcu@csac.ca.gov

 

 

 

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Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship

To qualify for the scholarship, students must be:

• Pell-eligible
• Have a Pell-eligible EFC or SAI
• Must be less than 24 years of age
• Or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of his or her parents or guardians death

 For purposes of the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship, a “public safety officer” is:

• An individual serving a public agency in an official capacity, with or without compensation, as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or chaplain;
• An employee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) who is performing official duties of the agency, if those official duties:
• are related to a major disaster or emergency that has been, or is later declared to exist with respect to the area under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and
• are determined by FEMA to be hazardous duties;

Check Children and Fallen Heros Scholarship Act for more information regarding this scholarship and to view definitions.

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External Scholarship Opportunities

There are plenty of scholarships available to apply for outside of the district. See a list of scholarships we recommend looking into based on your personal background, interests, and goals.

External Scholarship Opportunities

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Additional Scholarship Resources