Admission & Aid

Scholarships

 

 

Over $1.1 Million Available In Scholarships This Year

Award Amounts: $250 - $50,000

Application Dates for 2025-2026 SMC Scholarships

  • Current SMC Students: October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
  • Incoming First-Year: February 3, 2026 to June 13, 2026.

SMC Foundation Scholarships Are for You

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

  • All Majors
  • Scholarships for continuing and transfer students available
  • P/T (6+ units) and F/T (12+ units) students are eligible
  • 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Financial need – some scholarships require financial need, others do not
  • Students who have already earned an undergraduate, graduate, and/or a terminal degree are not eligible

How to Apply


Office Hours

Monday - Thursday:
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday:
CLOSED

Note: During peak times, office hours may vary.

Contact

Email: Scholarships@smc.edu

Location

Student Service Center, 1st Floor
1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405