Students attending DMC with a minimum of six (6) credit hours per semester and with a minimum 2.0 grade point average or a GED equivalency are eligible to apply. Essays are not required.<\/p>\n
The DMC\u00a0Foundation\u00a0administers donor-funded\u00a0scholarships, both direct and endowed. Funds help students pay for tuition, fees, technology, books or whatever is needed to start and successfully complete their education at Del Mar College.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In-district students are also eligible to apply for the \u201cFreedom to Dream 2.0\u201d Tuition Waiver Program and DMC Foundation scholarships; and if accepted by both programs, they can use scholarship funds for everything beyond tuition costs. As a first-in funding program, the Freedom to Dream initiative has received $500,000 each year for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years from the DMC Foundation with the Board of Trustees\u2019 approval to use these funds previously donated for the Viking Promise Program.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe DMC Foundation and its Board of Trustees proudly support the Freedom to Dream Tuition Waiver program and partner closely with the college to ensure students receive the maximum financial assistance possible, helping them graduate sooner,\u201d notes Busby, adding: \u201cStudents are encouraged to apply for both the Freedom to Dream Tuition Waiver program and DMC Foundation scholarships for additional support throughout their academic journey.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Foundation\u2019s scholarship program offers awards to both part-time and full-time students. Eligible students may receive\u00a0scholarships without regard to federal or state financial aid eligibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t wait to apply! The DMC Foundation scholarship application deadline is April 30!<\/p>\n