Applications for 2026 scholarships at Modesto Junior College will be available September 29, 2025. The deadline to submit all required documentation and complete the online application will be November 7, 2025. For more information regarding the MJC Scholarships Program, please contact the MJC Scholarships Office at (209) 575-7715.
We understand that the cost of pursuing your firefighting career can be a challenge. That's why the School of Public Safety is proud to offer the Expense Offset Program (EOP) for students applying to the Modesto Junior College Fall 2025 Fire Academy. This program provides limited financial assistance toward the cost of required uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE)- essentials for every cadet in the academy.
Thanks to current Omnibus Grant funding, we're able to invest in our students and reduce financial barriers to entry. We believe that commitment and capability- not financial limitations- should determine who gets to serve our communities as trained firefighters.
To be considered, students must:
Note: Awarded funds will be paid directly to vendors for equipment and unniforms. Students will not receive direct cash disbursements.
Removing financial obstacles means more students can: