Help our Students Change their Lives

The Palomar College Foundation was initially established for the purpose of raising funds for student scholarships. While our focus has expanded over the years, we continue to support our students through our scholarship program.

Approximately 40% of Palomar College students each year are classified as low- to moderate-income students (e.g. students with a household income of $39,750 or less for a family of four). Scholarships are a great way to ease the financial burden many of our students carry as they pursue their education and/or career. Establish a scholarship and become part of an ever-growing group of donors making a difference in the lives of our students.

The Impact

The Palomar College Foundation awards more than $400,000 per year in scholarships to over 600 students, thus providing a key to opening up that door of opportunity. By investing in scholarships through the Foundation, you can directly touch the life of someone whose only chance to fulfill academic and professional aspirations may be through the generosity of someone they have never met. Learn more by watching our Scholarship Video.

Annual Scholarships

The Palomar College Foundation is honored to work with individuals and organizations to award annual scholarships to students at Palomar College. Donors may make a donation each year to award a scholarship to a qualified student who meets the donor criteria, including an area of study, merit of interests. The minimum amount for an annual named scholarship is $1,000 with a three-year commitment.

Endowed Scholarships

The Palomar College Foundation is also privileged to work with individuals and organizations to establish endowed scholarships for students at Palomar College. Donors may make a one-time donation to establish an endowed scholarship which will provide a scholarship to a qualified student who meets the donor criteria, including an area of study, merit of interests. The minimum amount for an endowed named scholarship is $10,000.

Ready to Change a Life?

To begin the process of establishing a scholarship please fill out and submit the Donor Questionnaire. Foundation staff will contact you immediately and work directly with you to structure your scholarship agreement to include eligibility criteria that you would like for your fund.

If you have any questions about an existing scholarship or about setting up a new scholarship, please contact Linda Moynan at (760) 744-1150 x2732.

Not ready to establish an Annual Scholarship? Consider making a monthly gift or one-time donation in support of Palomar College Foundation’s General Scholarship Fund today. Online Donation – Foundation Core Programs (donorview.com)

For Students Interested in Applying for Scholarships:

Palomar College Foundation’s current scholarships and eligibility criteria can be found by visiting https://www.palomar.edu/fa/scholarships .