You can play a powerful role in changing a student’s life by making a gift to South Mountain Community College. SMCC is the starting point for students on a journey to life-transforming education.
Please consider giving to one of the highest need funds listed below.
Even a small gift can make a huge difference.
Support Our Most Prominent Efforts
Greatest Needs Fund
This is our most flexible fund, allowing us to address a variety of needs as they arise.
STARS (Students Transformed to Achieve Radiant Success)
Driven by the high student loan default rate and a lack of scholarship opportunities available for students, SMCC faculty and staff created this endowed fund as a perpetual source of scholarship funding support.
Verna McClain Student Emergency Fund
Sometimes the most critical needs are the most basic, like books and supplies for course work, technology, or even a meal or a tank of gas to get to class.
There are more than a dozen ways to help support SMCC!
- SMCC Athletic Scholarship General Fund
A general fund supporting student athlete scholarships and equipment for SMCC Cougar athletics - SMCC Golf Program
A fund that supports scholarships and equipment for members of the SMCC Golf Team - SMCC Softball Scholarship
A fund that supports scholarships and equipment for members of the SMCC Softball team - Thomas Eaton Memorial Scholarship
A fund that supports scholarships and equipment for members of the SMCC Baseball team
Note: For MCCCD employees, to set up a payroll deduction, please note the name of the fund you wish to donate to, then go to the Employee Payroll Withdrawal section below.
- McCarthy Companies, Inc. Construction Trades Institute
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Note: For MCCCD employees, to set up a payroll deduction, please note the name of the fund you wish to donate to, then go to the Employee Payroll Withdrawal section below.
- Jerome Garrison Music Scholarship
A fund that supports students actively engaged and pursuing musical careers and education. - Storytelling Endowment Scholarship
A fund that supports the Storytelling program at SMCC. - Warren Storytelling Fund
A fund that supports increasing the diversity, equity, and inclusion of students in the SMCC Storytelling Institute.
Note: For MCCCD employees, to set up a payroll deduction, please note the name of the fund you wish to donate to, then go to the Employee Payroll Withdrawal section below.
- SMCC Alumni Association Scholarship
A fund that supports the development and growth of the Alumni Association and support for engagement activities with SMCC alumni - Associate Degree Transfer Scholarship
A general support scholarships for full time students at SMCC. - Bilingual Nursing Program Endowment
A scholarship awarded to students in the Bilingual Nursing Program at SMCC. - Jacqueline Marschel Scholarship
A scholarship that supports opportunities for students enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL). - Martens Scholarship Endowment
A fund that provides support to adult students who have interrupted their education to work or raise a family and are now seeking higher education to better themselves. - Thomas Family Fund
A fund that provides support for students working full or part time while completing their degree. - Transborder Studies--Montiel/Jaap Scholarship
A scholarship for students planning to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree or minor in "Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies" at Arizona State University. - SMCC Legacy Scholarship
A scholarship that provides full tuition support for a full time student. - Students Transformed To Achieving Radiant Success (Stars)
Driven by the high student loan default rate and a lack of scholarship opportunities available for students, SMCC faculty and staff created this endowed fund as a perpetual source of scholarship funding support. - Esther M & G LeRoy Gaintner Endowed Scholarship
A general need based scholarship. - LeRoy & Nancy Gaintner Fund for SMCC Leadership
A general need based scholarship. - Pass it Forward
A fund that provides need based support for African-American female students who are working part time.
Note: For MCCCD employees, to set up a payroll deduction, please note the name of the fund you wish to donate to, then go to the Employee Payroll Withdrawal section below.
- SMCC Achieving a College Education Program (ACE) Program
A program that enables at-risk high school students to earn up to 24 college credits by the time they graduate from high school. - SMCC American Indian Student Fund
A fund that provides American Indian students access to a quality education, while still preserving their culture and celebrating their heritage. - SMCC Greatest Needs Fund
SMCC’s most flexible fund, allowing the college to address a variety of needs as they arise. - INTEL Latina Book Award
An award that provides an annual book award to serve the college’s needs. - SMCC Library Fund
A fund that supports speakers and library programs. - SMCC Student Mental Health Support Fund
A fund that supports students in SMCC’S Behavioral Health Sciences program. - Verna McClain Student Emergency Fund
A fund that supports relief for unexpected, temporary obstacles, bills and emergency needs, often provided to students within 24-48 hours.
Note: For MCCCD employees, to set up a payroll deduction, please note the name of the fund you wish to donate to, then go to the Employee Payroll Withdrawal section below.
You may also make your gift by check payable to:
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation
Mail to: South Mountain Community College
Office of the President
7050 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
About the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation
The Maricopa County Community College District Foundation (MCCCDF) is the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization designated by the Maricopa County Community College District to receive and manage gifts on behalf of its 10 colleges.
Federal tax ID number: 860327449
Giving to SMCC
Employee Payroll Withdrawal
As an SMCC employee, you know firsthand how much our students need a little extra support. Your gifts to our employee giving campaign stay on our campus, helping our students with scholarships and support services. And, by the way, no gift is too small to make a difference – but you can make a larger gift over time by choosing the payroll withdrawal option.
Events
Join us for two of SMCC’s annual FUNdraisers! You’ll have a great time as you help us help us raise money for our Students Transformed to Achieve Radiant Success (STARS) endowed scholarship program.
Legacy Gifts
Did you know you can leave a Lasting Legacy at South Mountain Community College?
We are ready to help you choose the planned giving option that best meets your financial, tax, and estate planning goals. This could range from remembering SMCC in your will or trust to creating an endowed fund to assist students during your lifetime.
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