Matt Kofler Memorial Scholarship
UPDATED 2024/2025
The Matt Kofler Memorial scholarship was established by the San Diego Mesa College School of Exercise Science, Health Education, Dance and Athletics in memory of Matt Kofler, Mesa College Head Football Coach, who passed away on December 19, 2008.
To be considered for this scholarship you:
- Must have a 2.5 (C+) GPA
- Must be enrolled full time at Mesa College
- Must demonstrate service to others
- Must demonstrate leadership
- Must be transferring to a 4-year college in the fall
- Must have completed 24+ units at Mesa
- Must have either completed at least 1 intercollegiate sport season at Mesa College or be currently participating in an intercollegiate sport at Mesa College
Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)
- Award
- $250 to $500
- Deadline
- 02/13/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- 2024: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
- 2024: Your Educational Journey. Please share the following: The educational journey that led you to Mesa, including what you did before coming here and what made you decide to enroll at Mesa. Your future goals, including what you plan to do after graduation from Mesa and what your long-term career and educational goals are. Why you chose your major or field of study. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
- 2024: Community Service. Please share your experience regarding ways you give back to your community, this may include volunteerism, or helping out with family, friends, church, etc. How do you want to contribute to your community in the future? (500 words)
- 2024: Leadership. Please describe your individual leadership style and discuss a specific incident or event where its characteristics demonstrated beneficial service to the campus or your community. Additionally, define what that service has meant to you. (500 words)
- 2024: Please share your experience regarding your experience as a student-athlete at Mesa College. This may include team, conference, state, or national honors. What are your plans to continue academically and athletically in the future?