SMC Foundation Scholarships

Santa Monica College states that SMC Foundation Scholarships provide award amounts from $250 to $50,000, with over $1.1 million available in scholarships. The page describes them as scholarships for SMC students to apply for.

SMC Foundation Scholarships are open to all for-credit SMC students to apply regardless of immigration status, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability. All majors are included, and continuing and transfer students are eligible.

The page lists eligibility requirements that shape who can be considered: students must be P/T (6+ units) or F/T (12+ units), have a 2.5 GPA or higher, and meet financial need requirements when a particular scholarship requires it. Students who have already earned an undergraduate, graduate, and/or a terminal degree are not eligible.

The page provides application opening timelines for current SMC students and incoming first-year students, but it does not state how long support lasts, what keeps it ongoing, or any obligations after receiving support.

• Award amounts: $250 to $50,000

1. Apply during the application period for SMC Foundation Scholarships.
2. Current SMC Students: the application will open in January 2027.
3. Incoming First-Year: the application will open in March 2027.