Mount Tamalpais College Alumni Scholarship Program

Applications for the Mount Tamalpais College Alumni Scholarship Fund are now closed.
The 2025 recipients will be announced later this year. Please check back in early 2026 for updates on future application cycles.

The Alumni Scholarship Fund provides financial support to MTC alumni pursuing further education, and the Scholarship Program application is administered by the organization 10,000 Degrees. Upon request, 10,000 Degrees will also assist MTC alumni in finding other grants and scholarships to support their educational pursuits. Read our FAQs to learn more.

2024 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
"My college experience was both challenging and rewarding. My resilience has been put to the test as I balance coursework, group projects, and my internship. Despite the challenges, these experiences have reinforced my passion for Social Work and my commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. This journey has prepared me both personally and professionally for a fulfilling career."

David Le

"My college experience this past semester was great. I learned a lot as it relates to Social Work, particularly regarding family and children - understanding their needs, learning how to go about addressing their needs, and the tools that I'll have as a Social Worker to do so. I'm really enjoying the process and learning a lot about my field, and I look forward to learning more in the future."
"My college experience this past semester was great. I learned a lot as it relates to Social Work, particularly regarding family and children - understanding their needs, learning how to go about addressing their needs, and the tools that I'll have as a Social Worker to do so. I'm really enjoying the process and learning a lot about my field, and I look forward to learning more in the future."

Forrest Jones

John graduated from UC Berkeley in Spring 2024 with a degree in Political Science. He has been admitted to the Goldman School of Public Policy, where he will begin his Master’s in Public Policy in Fall 2025. He is a John Gardner Fellow at the Possibility Lab, where he works on the Abundance Accelerator, specifically the housing initiative.
John graduated from UC Berkeley in Spring 2024 with a degree in Political Science. He has been admitted to the Goldman School of Public Policy, where he will begin his Master’s in Public Policy in Fall 2025. He is a John Gardner Fellow at the Possibility Lab, where he works on the Abundance Accelerator, specifically the housing initiative.

John Lam

"My spring term at Francisco State University was both a rewarding and humbling experience. My admission and enrollment is a tribute to the spirit of diversity in education, which breathes life into our traditions of learning, experience and experimentation. Thank you to Mount Tamalpais College, 10,000 Degrees, and our generous donors."
"My spring term at Francisco State University was both a rewarding and humbling experience. My admission and enrollment is a tribute to the spirit of diversity in education, which breathes life into our traditions of learning, experience and experimentation. Thank you to Mount Tamalpais College, 10,000 Degrees, and our generous donors."

Louis Calvin

"I’m currently enrolled in the MBA program at Southern New Hampshire University. So far, my experience has been very positive. The courses have provided valuable insights and practical knowledge that I’m eager to apply. While balancing coursework with other responsibilities has been a challenge, I’m enjoying the learning process and the opportunities for personal and professional growth. I look forward to continuing my journey in the program."
"I’m currently enrolled in the MBA program at Southern New Hampshire University. So far, my experience has been very positive. The courses have provided valuable insights and practical knowledge that I’m eager to apply. While balancing coursework with other responsibilities has been a challenge, I’m enjoying the learning process and the opportunities for personal and professional growth. I look forward to continuing my journey in the program."

Timothy Long

"My college experience has been a struggle. However, the courses I have taken and the instructors I have met, for the most part, have been amazing. And I can take solace in the knowledge I’ve gained and experiences I've had with these amazing people - they keep my inspiration strong to graduate and pursue becoming an author."
"My college experience has been a struggle. However, the courses I have taken and the instructors I have met, for the most part, have been amazing. And I can take solace in the knowledge I’ve gained and experiences I've had with these amazing people - they keep my inspiration strong to graduate and pursue becoming an author."

Joseph Krauter

"Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the immense pressure I place on myself to maintain an exceptional grade point average. Over time, I’ve begun to understand the larger picture of life and how academic performance, while important, is not the sole measure of my worth or capabilities. I’m learning to extend grace to myself, recognizing that setbacks are not a reflection of my intellect, skills, or potential."
"Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the immense pressure I place on myself to maintain an exceptional grade point average. Over time, I’ve begun to understand the larger picture of life and how academic performance, while important, is not the sole measure of my worth or capabilities. I’m learning to extend grace to myself, recognizing that setbacks are not a reflection of my intellect, skills, or potential."

James JC Cavitt

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PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Somdeng

Somdeng Danny Thongsy is an MTC alumnus who was formerly incarcerated, low-income, and a first-generation college student at UC Berkeley majoring in Sociology. I served 19 years of a prison life sentence as a youth offender. Read more

James

James JC Cavitt has dedicated his career to addressing educational disparities and inequalities among people directly impacted by mass incarceration. A tireless advocate for communities impacted by the criminal justice system.... Read more

John

John Lam is a first-generation Chinese-American, born and raised in Sacramento, California. At the age of 17, he was sentenced to serve 26 years-to-life. After 14 years of incarceration, his life sentence was commuted by Governor Brown. Read more