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 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 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
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