CAMPUS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

All students enrolled in the current semester at Grossmont or Cuyamaca College may apply during the application period. To receive most GCCCD campus-based scholarships you must be returning the following semester, and the minimum criteria for all scholarships is a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

During the application period, apply online through the AcademicWorks scholarship portal. Students create a Blackbaud ID using the email address found in their Self Service account. A single general application matches you to scholarships you are eligible for.

You complete one general application; the system matches you to scholarships you qualify for. Some scholarships ask supplemental questions to confirm eligibility.

There are three main reasons you cannot create an account. 1. You cannot create an account with a different email address than the one listed in your Self Service account. 2. You cannot apply is you are not enrolled inthe current semester. 3. You are trying to create an account outside the application window. If you are still having trouble, reach out scholarships@gcccd.edu for assistance.

You can reset your AcademicWorks password from the portal sign-in page. The scholarship portal uses your college sign-in.

Update your home location and major directly with Admissions & Records so the scholarship system matches you accurately. If you are selected to receive a scholarship and your home location is not updated, your scholarship may be forfeited.

Applications are reviewed and scored by a committee of volunteers. Each application is reviewed and scored by three separate reviewers who will score your responses to the personal statement and career goals sections. Please ensure you are submitting genuine and authentic responses. Applications fully generated by AI will be disqualified.

Recipients are notified during the notification window listed in the schedule above. Watch your email for award messages.

Yes — we encourage you to get assistance with your application. Attend a scheduled application workshop (see above) or contact your campus Career, Financial Aid, Transfer, or Writing Center. You can also watch our quick instructional video.

You can view available scholarships on the AcademicWorks portal when the application period is open. Keep in mind that this list can grow and change throughout the semester, so we encourage you to submit an application each semester.

Scholarship funds are disbursed through BankMobile and are intended to support educational costs. Disbursement dates are listed in the schedule above.

Scholarships are funded by donors through the Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges — individuals, organizations, and endowments.

Reach out to the funding contact for your college. Grossmont College students can email Diana Kiryakous in Financial Aid. Cuyamaca College students can email Kay Watson, Cuyamaca scholarship coordinator. For AcademicWorks portal or account troubleshooting, email foundation@gcccd.edu.