Promise Scholars Program
"More than a scholarship, the Promise Scholars Program provides an engaged, supportive, and inclusive community—a home on campus."
The Promise Scholars Program helps students achieve their goals by making college more affordable and ensuring that the dream of higher education is attainable by all members of our community.
The San Mateo County Community College District’s Promise Scholars Program helps students achieve their goals by providing critical support and ensuring that the dream of higher education is attainable by all members of our community.
At least 80% of Promise Scholars are low income and special consideration is given to first generation college students, former foster youth, and homeless students. Scholarship awardees receive a waiver for up to three years covering all enrollment fees for any gap left after applying their financial aid award. They also have access to textbooks and instructional material, receive wrap-around services, and are a part of a peer support network that ensure they can graduate on time to start their careers or go on to four-year institutions.
While the Governor has signed AB19, the California Promise Program, it does not fully fund three years of college and all the offerings included in the Promise Scholars Program. The Program depends on the support of generous donors to fill the gaps. Your gift will change the trajectory of a Scholars’ life.
To Support the Promise Scholars Program
To support the program at a specific college, visit the Foundation's donation page. Under "Designation," choose "College of San Mateo Promise Scholars Program Fund" or choose "other" and enter "Skyline College Promise Scholars Program Fund" or "Cañada College Promise Scholars Program Fund." You may also contact any of the Foundation's staff, and we'll help you with your donation.
For Our Students
To apply or to find out more about the Promise Scholarship Program, visit the Promise Scholars Program pages for the District's three colleges: