Students

    Scholarships

    The 2012-2013 Scholarship Application is now Closed. Notifications will be mailed no later than June 30, 2012.

    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 between May and June.

    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 - NEW!

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

    Book Grant - NEW!

    • 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 StudentsCCCSE_Logo2

    • 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 of 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 Community Foundation Pooled Scholarship Master FundCFS_logo

    • 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

    • Current GPA is 2.00 or higher

    • Pursuing an Associate of Science (AS) or Arts (AA) degree at CMC

    • Plan to be enrolled in 6 units per semester at CMC during the upcoming academic year

    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 - NEW!

    • 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

    Terry Waite Memorial Art Scholarship

    • Completed at least 6 units of Art courses at CMC

    • Is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in Art; and/or transfer for B.A. in Art

    • Current GPA is 2.00 or higher

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

    • Attached 5x7 photos (or jpg or pdf print outs) of five (5) of pieces of personal Art work

    Additional CMC-Related Scholarships

    High School Scholarships - 4 to each of the 4 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 four deserving students.

    • Monument High School
    • Sky High School
    • Twentynine Palms High School
    • Yucca Valley High School

    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.

    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.

    Other Scholarship Links

    New Scholarship for Healthcare Students: “Nursing Home Abuse.net - Awareness and Prevention Scholarship"

    A new $5,000 scholarship, exclusively for US students pursuing a degree that will help combat nursing home abuse. The scholarship will cover non-tuition related expenses such as rent, childcare, textbooks, utilities and groceries for the 2012-2013 academic year. The application window is January 15th through February 15th. Scholarship details at: http://www.nursinghomeabuse.net/

    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
    FinAid!
    www.college.gov -- Dept. of Education Site for Students

    © 2008 Copper Mountain College
    All right reserved

    Copper Mountain College
    6162 Rotary Way
    Joshua Tree, CA 92252
    Phone: 760.366.3791
    Fax: 760.366.5255
    MCAGCC Building
    1526N Seventh Street
    Twentynine Palms, CA 92278
    Phone: 760.830.6133
    Fax: 760.830.4157

    Site Design by Graphtek