MiraCosta College Scholarships Available

MiraCosta Scholarships are open to all students, including undocumented and international students.

Spring 2026 Scholarships Open January 20, 2026

Aziz Refugee Scholarship

The Azizi Refugee Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has escaped conflict in their home country (refugee and/or asylum seeker). Priority is given to students involved in AMEMSA+ (Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian) organization on campus.

Enrolled in 6 or more units for spring 2026
2.0 GPA or higher

Open January 20, 2026. Deadline: March 13, 2026

Community Service/Service Learning Scholarships

Students will complete one application to apply for both the Cal Cast Credit Union and Wilkinson Community Service Scholarships.

Cal Cast Credit Union Scholarship

For students involved with student leadership activities on campus and/or at a nonprofit or K-12 educational facility.

Completed 12 or more units at MiraCosta College and enrolled in 9 units or more for spring 2026
3.0 GPA or higher
Must be U.S. citizen or a Permanent Resident
Completed 25 hours of volunteer/service *(hours must be documented through the MiraCosta Service Learning & Volunteer Center and should be completed within the last year).
A current Service Learning/Volunteer timecard must be uploaded to the application.

Wilkinson Scholarship

For students who have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service or 15 service learning (course-connected) at a nonprofit organization or a K-12 school that conforms to MiraCosta Service Learning standards.

Completed 6 or more units at MiraCosta College and enrolled in 6 units for spring 2026
2.0 GPA or higher
Must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service (not course-connected) or 15 service learning (course-connected) at a nonprofit organization or K-12 school that conforms to MiraCosta Service Learning standards *(service activities must be performed while the student is enrolled at MiraCosta College, and hours must be documented through the MiraCosta Service Learning and Volunteer Center)
A current Service Learning/Volunteer timecard must be uploaded to the application.

Open January 20, 2026. Deadline: March 13, 2026

Friends of Dance Scholarship

The Friends of Dance support students involved in promoting the dance program and have participated in dance activities at MiraCosta College.

Completed 6 or more units in Dance with a 2.5 GPA or higher
Majoring in dance, double-majoring in dance, or pursuing a dance certificate
Enrolled in 6 units or more that include a dance class for spring 2026

Open January 20, 2026. Deadline: April 24, 2026

Molly Martinek EOPS Scholarship

This scholarship supports current EOPS students.

Enrolled in 6 units or more for spring 2026
2.0 GPA or higher

Open January 20, 2026. Deadline: March 13, 2026

Native American and Alaskan Native (NDN) Intertribal Collective Scholarship

This scholarship supports students who have participated in advocacy within the Native Community.

Enrolled in 6 units or more for spring 2026
Priority consideration will be given to students who have participated in advocacy within the Native Community. For example, extracurricular activities, club involvement or leadership, or other lived experiences as a historically underserved student. Examples must be provided.

Open January 20, 2026. Deadline: March 13, 2026

RAFFY Scholarship for Former Foster Youth

This scholarship supports former foster youth.

Participating in the RAFFY program
2.0 GPA or higher
Completed 6 units or more at MiraCosta College and enrolled in 6 units or more for spring 2026

Open January 20, 2026. Deadline: March 13, 2026

Safaralian Math Scholarship

This scholarship is for STEM majors who have completed two or more college-level math courses at MiraCosta College.

STEM major
Must have at least a "B" in every transfer-level math course at MiraCosta College
3.0 GPA or higher

Open January 20, 2026. Deadline: March 13, 2026

transfer Scholarship Application

There are multiple transfer scholarships available for students attending a four-year institution in fall 2026. Please see the requirements below. Students complete one application to apply for all of the transfer scholarships.

Open January 20, 2026. Deadline: March 13, 2026

External Opportunities for MiraCosta Students

San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship Application

This scholarship is offered by the San Diego Foundation to new or current students attending community colleges and four-year universities. Graduating high school seniors can also apply. The Common Scholarship Application provides access to more than 130 scholarship opportunities ranging from $1,000 - $5,000.

Minimum 2.0 GPA
Participation in community service, extracurricular activities and/or work experience
Current residence in San Diego County (for at least one year)
Must complete a 2026-27 FAFSA or CA Dream Act (CADAA) *Required for all applicants. 2026-27 FAFSA & CADAA are open now.

Deadline: Wednesday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST

Please direct all questions to scholarships@sdfoundation.org.

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Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

This scholarship is for LVN or RN nursing students who will continue enrollment at MiraCosta College in fall 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a current student in the Nursing program at MiraCosta College
Minimum 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average and a minimum 3.0 GPA in Nursing Classe
Complete and include a Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Application
Include an unofficial transcript from MiraCosta
Include a list of three personal references and their contact information
Include a Personal Statement using the following format:
- One page typed and double spaced (more than one page disqualifies the applicant).
- Place your name, college or university, and ID number in the top, left hand corner.
- Must include in your statement: personal background information, motivation, career goals, and financial need.
Scholarship recipients will be invited to the Auxiliary Scholarship Awards Night held April 14, 2026 (tentative) at Tri-City Medical Center. Invitations will be sent with information.