Scholarships

The 2013-2014 Scholarship Application is now closed. Notifications will be mailed by June 30th.

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Application Process

During the spring semester each year (Mid-January to April), students are invited to submit a single scholarship application for all CMC-sponsored scholarships, for the following academic year. A college-wide committee reviews the applications and announces scholarship recipients by June 30th.

Scholarship Application Completion Tips

1. Read each scholarship’s specific qualifications thoroughly. You must meet ALL qualifications for each scholarship you select. If you do not meet even one of the qualifications, you do not qualify for that scholarship.
2. Make sure you have the absolute minimum cumulative GPA for each scholarship selected.
3. Make sure the number of units needed for each scholarship is the number you completed in the fall or you are enrolled in for the spring.
4. Ask more than two people to provide you with letters of recommendation. This ensures at least two references will submit recommendations on your behalf. Professional references only; no relatives or friends! At least one must be a former or current instructor or teacher.
5. There are five (5) discussion points; make sure all five are answered.
6. If a specific scholarship requires additional information or a separate essay, make sure you complete that requirement and submit it with your application.
7. Make sure your application is completely filled out, including your signature. Unsigned and/or incomplete applications are automatically disqualified.
8. Type your application. It makes it easier for the committee to review.

Additional Applications Hints and FAQs

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Available Scholarships at CMC

The Scholarships listed below are representative. Scholarships may be added or deleted from the list each year according to availability, and a list will be made available in mid-spring semester. All CMC scholarships applied for through this application process require a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, at least one from a current/former instructor/teacher. Professional references only; no relatives or friends.

Academic Merit Scholarship

Completed a minimum of 12 degree-applicable/transferable units at CMC

• Currently enrolled in 12 or more units at CMC
• Intends to be enrolled in a minimum 12 units for Spring and will complete a minimum of 12 units for Fall
• Current cumulative CMC GPA is 3.5 or higher for degree-applicable/transferable units
• One-page essay on the topic: How do I personally demonstrate the value of education and learning?
• Separate page listing activities, programs and organizations student has been active in on campus and/or in the community
• Separate page discussing why student should be chosen as the Academic Merit Scholarship winner.

 Ángela Ramírez Scholarship

• Enrolled in 6 or more units at CMC, i.e. part-time student
  

• Single parent or legal guardian of a minor child(ren)

• Open to legal non-residents and legal U.S. residents

Art Mitz Social Science Scholarship

• Pursuing an Associate in Arts degree in Social Science
• Currently enrolled in 6 or more units at CMC
• Current GPA is 3.00 or higher

Book Grant

Completed a minimum of 6 units in Fall and will complete a minimum of 6 units in Spring at CMC

• Intends to be enrolled in at least 6 units for Spring and will complete a minimum of 12 units for FallQualified for the Board of Governor’s Waiver
• Has unmet financial need
  

CMC Faculty Scholarship, part of The Osher Initiative for California Community College Students

• Currently enrolled in 6 or more units at CMC

• Intends to be enrolled in 6 units per semester during the upcoming academic year

• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

• Completed a minimum of 24 degree-applicable cumulative units - must provide unofficial transcripts for units completed outside of CMC
  

• Has a course completion rate at CMC of at least 50%

• Is pursuing an Associate in Science (AS) or Arts (AA) degree

• Qualifies for the Board of Governor's Waiver and has unmet financial need

CMC Foundation Full-Time Alumni Scholarship

• Completed a minimum of 12 units in Fall and will complete a minimum of 12 units in Spring at CMC

• Current GPA is 3.00 or higher

• Citizen of the U.S. or a permanent resident

• Intends to be enrolled in 12 units per semester during the upcoming academic year
  

CMC Foundation Part-Time Alumni Scholarship

• Completed a minimum of 6 units in Fall and will complete a minimum of 6 units in Spring at CMC

• Current GPA is 3.00 or higher

• Citizen of the U.S. or a permanent resident

• Intends to be enrolled in 6 units per semester during the upcoming academic year

Classified Senate Scholarship

• Current CMC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units for Spring, and will complete a minimum of 6 units in Fall

• Current GPA is 2.50 or higher

The Coeta and Donald Barker Foundation Scholarship

• Current CMC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units for Spring and will complete a minimum of 6 units in Fall
• Current CMC GPA is 2.50 or higher
• Paragraph briefly describing military service and transition to civilian life. How will this scholarship assist in achieving educational goals?
• Is a Veteran and is verifiable through CMC’s Veterans Services

The Community Foundation Pooled Scholarship Master Fund

• Is a permanent resident of Riverside or San Bernardino County

• Maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or 2.75 if enrolled in technical training

• Has unmet financial need

• Is currently enrolled in at least 6 units at CMC

Lena T. Pond Fund Scholarship (through The Community Foundation)

• Is enrolled in an LVN, or RN program
  

• Is a permanent resident of Riverside or San Bernardino County

• Maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

• Has unmet financial need

• Is currently enrolled in at least 6 units at CMC

Molly Adams Endowed Scholarship (through The Community Foundation)

• Is currently enrolled in at least 6 units at CMC

• Is a permanent resident of Riverside or San Bernardino County

• Receives services from ACCESS (formerly DSPS)

J. Neil Hastings Perpetual Scholarship

• Plan to be enrolled in 6 units per semester at CMC during AY 2013-2014
• Current CMC GPA is 2.00 or higher
• Pursuing an Associate in Science (AS) or Arts (AA) degree

Jim Pulliam Scholarship

• Current CMC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units for Spring and will complete a minimum of 6 units in Fall

• Current GPA is 3.00 or higher

Pacific Marine Credit Union Scholarship

• Current CMC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units for Spring and will complete a minimum of 6 units in Fall
• Current GPA is 3.00 or higher
• One-page essay on one of the following topics: 1) Banks vs. Credit Unions; 2) “People Helping People” the Credit Union Philosophy; or 3) Why Choose PMCU?
• Gives PMCU permission to publish their essay.

Schools First Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Completed a minimum of 12 units in Fall and will complete a minimum of 12 units in Spring at CMC

• Current GPA is 3.00 or higher

• Intends to be enrolled in 12 units per semester during the upcoming academic year

Student Success Center Scholarship

• Current CMC student enrolled in the Student Success Center for Spring

• Plans to receive high school diploma or GED in May

• Plans to be enrolled as a CMC student in credit classes for Fall

Students with ABILITIES Scholarship

• Enrolled in 6 or more units at CMC

• One-page essay on the topic: Overcoming Personal Obstacles
  

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Additional CMC-Related Scholarships

High School Scholarships - 1 (one) $500 scholarship to each of the 3 local High Schools

CMC Alumni Scholarships are also awarded to graduating seniors in the Morongo Unified School District to be used if they enroll at Copper Mountain College following graduation. Local high school staff  choose the deserving student.

• Black Rock High School (formerly Sky High School)
  
• Twentynine Palms High School
• Yucca Valley High School

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Associated Students of Copper Mountain College (ASCMC) Scholarships

ASCMC distributes applications and makes a selection in May. Applicants must be an active participant in student government or club activities. Have at least one letter of recommendation from a counselor or advisor. Upon receipt of the scholarship, the student is required to become a member of ASCMC. Student must attend the mandatory 2 consecutive meetings in order to be appointed to the position of Senator, and must fulfill the duties of this position.

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Greenleaf Scholarship

CMC's Foundation distributes applications in February and makes the selection in April/May. Click here for additional information.

Future Scholarships

If you are interested in setting up a scholarship for Copper Mountain College, please contact CMC's Foundation.

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Other Scholarship Links

Academic Business Scholarship

The Academic Business Scholarship awards a $1,000 scholarship provided by DegreeDirectory.org, a higher education website dedicated to helping students make informed choices about their academic future. The scholarship is for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing bachelor level degrees related to business management, information systems management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management, and entrepreneurship. Click here for additional information and click here for the application.

California-Hawaii Elks Association Scholarship

The California-Hawaii Elks Association is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students. Please see Financial Aid for an application and additional information; or click here for additional information and click here for the application.

Foster Youth Grant (Chafee Foster Youth Grant)

Must be a current or former foster youth and not have reached your 22nd birthday as of July 1 of the award year.The court must have established your dependency when you were between the ages of 16 and 18. Must have financial need. Must be enrolled at least ½ time (6 units). Program of study must be at least one academic year long. Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 67% Completion Rate and GPA of 2.0 or better. Up to $5000 a year for career and technical training or college. Does not have to be repaid. Submit application on line at www.chafee.csac.ca.gov Set up a Student Account through: www.csac.ca.gov under WebGrants for Students to check on the status of your application. WebGrants for Students is also used to monitor your CalGrant award.

Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship

The Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship is in honor of Fred Rogers, the creator and long-time host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. The scholarship provides three $10,000 scholarships to students looking to pursue careers in Children's Media in the fields of either Production of Original Content or Research. Click here for additional information and click here for the application.

Owen Locke Scholarship

The Owen Locke Memorial Foundation also provides scholarships to eligible students in need. Click here for additional information and click here for the application.

Scholarships for Military Children

The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. http://www.militaryscholar.org/

The following websites match students to scholarships for which they are eligible to apply.

Peterson's
Sallie Mae
CollegeBoard
FastWeb!
Scholarships.com
Money for College
Nerd Wallet
FinAid!
www.college.gov -- Dept. of Education Site for Students