Finish Line Scholars Program

Finish Line Scholars 24-25 Application is now open! 

The Finish Line Scholars Program offers Mendocino College students financial assistance while attending courses at Mendocino College through a generous donation to the California Community College Foundation.  The goal is to help support students in completing their educational goals by providing financial support.

Finish Line Scholars Scholarship Program

The Finish Line Scholarship is intended to help students who are halfway to their stated educational goal, complete their journey by providing up to a $5,000* Scholarship and additional support.

Student Responsibility

As a Finish Line Scholar, you will be required to:

  • Meet with a Counselor every semester
  • Participate in at least two workshops each semester
  • Enroll full-time for the fall and spring semester
  • Only take courses that are required for your program of study
  • Mentor next year’s Finish Line Scholars

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the Finish Line Scholars Program, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be eligible for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG).  You can determine if you are eligible by reviewing your financial aid award in MyMendo. 
  • You must have unmet financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
  • Your goal must be completion of a certificate or degree program, or transfer to a four-year college or university
  • You must take at least 12 units towards your stated program of study or maintain an alternate full-time equivalent status during the fall and spring terms to receive payment of the scholarship funds
  • You must have completed at least half of the required credits toward your stated program of study.  For example, for AA/AS/ADT programs, you must have completed at least 30 degree applicable units towards the required 60 units for the program.
  • You must have met with a Counselor and have a comprehensive education plan on file for your stated program of study, showing a realistic goal of completing your program in under 2 academic years
  • You must meet at least 2 of the below requirements:
    • Have completed transfer-level English
    • Have completed transfer level Math
    • Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

To complete the application visit: Finish Line Application Applications must have all components completed to be considered. Application Deadline: September 8th

If you have any questions, contact finishline@mendocino.edu or 707-468-3110.