Scholarship Opportunity

Santa Monica College Current Student Foundation Scholarships

Offered by Santa Monica College Foundation

Common Foundation scholarship application for eligible current Santa Monica College students, including continuing and transfer students. The 2027–28 application opens in January 2027.

Minimum GPA2.5+
EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Student

Eligibility

  • Declare a major and educational goal, complete at least six SMC units, and have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 by the scholarship deadline.
  • Enroll in at least six units in both fall and spring and remain in good standing under the SMC student code of conduct.
  • Students who already hold an undergraduate, graduate or terminal degree are ineligible. Current for-credit students may apply regardless of immigration status; individual fund criteria still apply.

Requirements

  • The dated official calendar lists January 15, 2027 opening and February 28, 2027 closing for current students. The college is introducing a new application system; return to the official page for access instructions.
  • FAFSA or California Dream Act submission is recommended to establish need for applicable funds, but financial need is not required for every scholarship. Confirm the correct aid year with SMC because the instructions retain older year labels.
  • Complete the common application and all fund-specific tasks. Some scholarships require interviews; no universal essay or interview requirement is established for the new current-student system.

How to Apply

  1. 1Check the official scholarship page when the current-student application opens in January 2027.
  2. 2Complete the new common application and any matched fund requirements by February 28, 2027.
  3. 3Monitor SMC email for selection and award acceptance instructions.