MiraCosta College Scholarships Available

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

Spring 2026 Scholarships

*Applicants will be notified of thier selection by May 1, 2026.

Community Service/Service Learning Scholarships 

Deadline: March 31, 2026

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

Cal Coast 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.

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Friends of Dance Scholarship

Deadline: April 24, 2026

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

APPLY

Community Learning Center (CLC) Scholarships

Deadline: April 27, 2026

This scholarship application is for current or former CLC non-credit students (Adult High School, English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency, and Adult Basic Education) who plan to continue their education at MiraCosta College. Students must show proof of enrollment in the credit program for the Fall 2026.

• Currently or previously enrolled at the Community Learning Center (CLC) in Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Spring 2026
• Complete a MiraCosta College Credit Application for Admission on file for fall 2026 by April 30, 2026
• Attend MiraCosta College credit classes during the fall 2026 semester

APPLY

Closed Spring Scholarships

• Azizi Refugee Scholarship
  Deadline: March 13, 2026 *Applicants will be notified of thier selection by May 1, 2026.
• Transfer Scholarship Application
  Deadline: March 13, 2026 *Applicants will be notified of thier selection by May 1, 2026.
• RAFFY Scholarship for Former Foster Youth
  Deadline: March 13, 2026 *Applicants will be notified of thier selection by May 1, 2026.
• Safaralian Math Scholarship
  Deadline: March 13, 2026 *Applicants will be notified of thier selection by May 1, 2026.
• Kian Hozouri STEM Scholarship
  Deadline: March 13, 2026 *Applicants will be notified of thier selection by May 1, 2026.
• Native American and Alaskan Native (NDN) Intertribal Collective Scholarship
  Deadline: March 13, 2026 *Applicants will be notified of thier selection by May 1, 2026.