Scholarship Opportunity

San Mateo County Community College District Scholarships

Offered by San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation

One district scholarship portal connects new, continuing, and transfer students at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College with institutional awards based on academics, financial need, interests, and service.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027–2028 General Scholarship Application

OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineFebruary 19, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be enrolled or plan to enroll at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, or Skyline College in Fall 2027 and/or Spring 2028, or be a current district student transferring to a four-year institution during that period. Students already attending a four-year university are ineligible.
  • Meet the specific eligibility criteria of each selected scholarship.

Requirements

  • Complete the general application and upload an unofficial transcript.
  • Complete any additional recommended applications; some awards automatically consider your completed general application.

How to Apply

  1. 1Create or sign in to your account at https://smccd.academicworks.com/.
  2. 2Complete the general application and upload your unofficial transcript.
  3. 3Explore recommended scholarships and finish and submit each applicable application.
  4. 4Submit all applicable applications by February 19, 2027; deadline-day assistance ends at noon.