SDCCD Management Association Scholarship

UPDATED 2025/2026

The San Diego Community College District Management Association scholarship supports success and equity in higher education. This scholarship is open to all students who overcame adversity, exemplified leadership or contributed to the community.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must have a 2.5 (C+) GPA
  • Must be enrolled at least part time at Mesa College

 


Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)

Award
$1000
Deadline
02/17/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2025: 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)
  2. 2025: 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)
  3. 2025:

    Describe how your leadership experiences have supported your educational and career goals. In your response, explain:

    • Specific leadership roles you have held and how they relate to your academic journey or future career aspirations.
    • The impact of your leadership on your school, community, or peers.
    • How receiving this scholarship will help you continue toward achieving your educational goals.
    You can respond to this essay question in writing or with a short (5 min) video.  If responding via a video, please provide the link here.