$1.4 million in scholarships available to Central Coast students

The Community Foundation for Monterey County is offering more than $1.43 million in scholarships for Monterey County students who aspire attending college.

These funds came from the generousity of local private donors, families and businesses.

The CFMC has increased its focus on scholarships, doubling the dollar amount of scholarships awarded from 2017 to 2018. In 2017, the CFMC awarded 225 scholarships totaling $750,000. In 2018, those figures grew to 375 scholarships totaling $1,300,000.

“The CFMC has recognized the challenges for Monterey County students to access higher education. We’re committed to increasing opportunity for young people.” says Dan Baldwin, CFMC President/CEO.

Students can apply through the CFMC’s online scholarship system by clicking here.

One application allows students to access up to 37 different scholarship offerings they may qualify for. Separate applications are available for additional scholarships. The deadline to complete an application for the 2019/2020 academic year is Friday, March 15, 2019. Recipients will be announced at the end of April 2019.

Students can also find scholarship resources at www.cfmco.org/scholarships.

Individuals wanting to contribute to an existing scholarship or create their own can call 831.375.9712 or visit www.cfmco.org/scholarships to learn more.

“I am excited to grow the CFMC scholarship program,” said Michael Castro, CFMC Program and Scholarships Officer “These scholarships help create a positive change in the community and let the student know people believe in them.”