College of San Mateo (CSM) offers many scholarships with awards ranging from $100 to approximately $2,500.
Who is eligible to apply?
The college offers scholarships for incoming, continuing, and transfer students.
KARL S. PISTER, UC SANTA CRUZ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Enables outstanding UC-qualified junior-level community college transfer students to complete their undergraduate studies at UC Santa Cruz. The program provides a $20,000 scholarship distributed over two years, individually tailored mentoring and academic support, and assistance in finding paid or volunteer summer work experience co-sponsored by private and public-sector employers.
Requirements
- Show exceptional achievement through academic and extracurricular accomplishments despite adverse socioeconomic conditions;
- Demonstrate an involvement in activities that that assist and improve the lives of others;
- Exhibit outstanding leadership qualities that reflect the ideals of the Pister Leadership Opportunity Program;
- Because of financial need, would not otherwise be able to attend UC Santa Cruz;
- Are qualified for fall 2012 admission to UCSC as a junior-level transfer student.
- Applicant must be a US Citizen or eligible non-citizen with an Alien Registration Number.
The application is available in the Financial Aid office (College Center Building 10, Room 360), or as a PDF (Karl S. Pister application) and is due by Friday, February 3, 2012 by 12:00 noon.
2012-2013 CSM Scholarships
Scholarship applications are available online at https://starsonline.smccd.edu/Stars. For students both returning to and/or transferring from CSM in the Fall, completed packets will be accepted beginning December 5, 2011 with a deadline of February 16, 2012.
Please follow the link below to begin your scholarship application. Please note, a complete scholarship application MUST include the following:
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Click here for online application: 2012-2013 College of San Mateo Scholarship Application
2012-2013 Scholarship Application Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have any questions please contact the Scholarship Coordinator, Karen Chadwick at chadwick@smccd.edu or call (650) 574-6514.
Outside Scholarships
In addition, a number of local and national organizations offer scholarships to CSM students. Eligibility requirements vary and separate applications for these scholarships are available through the Scholarship Office. For specific dates and additional information, please contact the Scholarship/Financial Aid Office.
Funding for CSM Scholarships comes from the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation. Founded in 1966, the Foundation raises funds for scholarships as well as educational programs at the District's three colleges. Contributions to The Foundation are received from many sources: individuals, businesses, civic groups, community organizations, and other foundations. The mission of the Foundation is to promote student success and nourish program innovation and excellence by providing special financial support for the District's colleges. For more information about the Foundation, please visit www.smcccfoundation.org.
Scholarship applications are available online at https://starsonline.smccd.edu/Stars. For students both returning to and/or transferring from CSM in the Fall, completed packets will be accepted beginning December 5, 2011 with a deadline of February 16, 2012.
Please follow the link below to begin your scholarship application. Please note, a complete scholarship application MUST include the following:
- complete online STARS application
- one page personal statement
- at least one letter of recommendation
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Click here for online application: 2012-2013 College of San Mateo Scholarship Application
2012-2013 Scholarship Application Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have any questions please contact the Scholarship Coordinator, Karen Chadwick at chadwick@smccd.edu or call (650) 574-6514.
Outside Scholarships
In addition, a number of local and national organizations offer scholarships to CSM students. Eligibility requirements vary and separate applications for these scholarships are available through the Scholarship Office. For specific dates and additional information, please contact the Scholarship/Financial Aid Office.
Funding for CSM Scholarships comes from the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation. Founded in 1966, the Foundation raises funds for scholarships as well as educational programs at the District's three colleges. Contributions to The Foundation are received from many sources: individuals, businesses, civic groups, community organizations, and other foundations. The mission of the Foundation is to promote student success and nourish program innovation and excellence by providing special financial support for the District's colleges. For more information about the Foundation, please visit www.smcccfoundation.org.
