OpenFieldCCSD Veterans & First Responders Technical Bridge Scholarship
Specialized transition scholarship for military veterans and first responders pursuing degree credentials in cybersecurity, software engineering, or biomedical clinical care.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Honorable discharge verification (DD-214) or first responder credential; 2.0+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- Not applicable
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Service narrative and career development plan
- Recommendation letters
- One reference from military commander, supervisor, or mentor
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tuition reduction of $3,500 applied across academic year in conjunction with GI Bill benefits
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct tuition grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- August 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official California College San Diego documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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