Art Department

Scholarships

 

 

Matika Wilbur, book signing, June 2023

SMC Foundation Scholarships

The window for current SMC students to apply for SMC Foundation scholarships typically opens in October and closes the last day of December.  The window for applying for scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year will open in the fall of 2025.

Future SMC incoming freshmen (students currently in high school) may apply for SMC Foundation scholarships from  February 1, 2025 to June 13, 2025.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications for Current SMC Students
• Minimum SMC GPA of 2.5
• Have completed at least 6 SMC units
• Enroll in a minimum of 6 units for Fall and plan to enroll in at least 6 units for Spring
• Must be in good standing with the SMC Code of Conduct
• Students who already have a Bachelors degree or above are not eligible
Minimum Qualifications for SMC Incoming Freshmen (Students Currently in High School)
• Minimum high school GPA of 2.5
• Be an Incoming Freshman at SMC for the upcoming academic year (starting in either Summer or Fall)
• Plan to enroll in a minimum of 6 units for Fall and plan to enroll in at least 6 units for Spring

Apply for Scholarships

Matika Wilbur Scholarship for Native American Students

This scholarship is open to incoming, continuing or transfer-ready Native American students attending Santa Monica College. Additional requirements include part-time or full-time course load with a minimum 2.5 GPA. No specific academic major is required.

DONATE TO THE MATIKA WILBUR SCHOLARSHIP

Ronn Davis Art Scholarship

DONATE TO THE RONN DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP

Mario G. Semere Scholarship

This scholarship is intended for current SMC students who plan to either continue attending SMC or transfer to a four-year college/university in the upcoming fall semester. Financial need.  Art History major.  2.5 GPA. 

DONATE TO THE MARIO G. SEMERE SCHOLARSHIP

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