Scholarships

The scholarship application and all information submitted is confidential.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

•  Have a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA  (current high school seniors will use their cumulative GPA from high school)
• Have completed or be currently enrolled in 10 - 12 units 
• Be a student in good standing at Modesto Junior College
• Submit a complete application, adhering carefully to all instructions
• Plan to enroll as a full-time student 

Before You Begin

View the video on why you should apply. 

Important Information 

As you complete the online application, please take your time and read over the instructions as they pertain to each module of the online application.  

Recommendations

• Students are required to have one online recommendation from an instructor.  A second recommendation is optional but strongly recommended.
• Recommendations from family, friends and co-workers will be rejected!

Optional File Uploads

At the end the application you will come to a section for optional file uploads. Things you can upload include:

• artwork 
• photographs
• short stories/poetry
• certificates/awards
• videos

Remember, the committee member or donor who reads your application doesn’t know you, so make every effort to share as much as you can.

Checklist Before Hitting the Submit Button

• I have completed ALL sections of the application!
• My essay contains an introduction paragraph, 2 to 3 supporting paragraphs and a conclusion.
• My essay clearly states my major and future plans as they pertain to my major.
• An unofficial transcript that includes all grades has been scanned and uploaded to the application as a PDF.
• The 1 recommendation that is required from an instructor and the second is optional but can be from another instructor, school official, counselor, or employer (only if the employment can be connected to your major). No family, friends, mentors or co-workers!
• All the above checklist items are complete and the submit button has been hit by the deadline!