Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary

2012-2013 NURSING

Scholarship Application

Application Deadline:

12 Noon, Thursday, March 15, 2012

Return application package to:

MiraCosta College Scholarship Office, Bldg. 3000

One Barnard Drive

Oceanside, CA 92056

(760) 795-6751

Application package Checklist:

§ Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary scholarship application

§ Letter of Recommendation from an Instructor

§ Personal Statement

§ MiraCosta College Foundation Fall Scholarship Application

§ Personal Statement


Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary

2012-2013 NURSING Scholarship Application

Application Deadline: 12:00 Noon, Thursday, March 15, 2012

Last Name _________________________________ First ____________________

Major: _________________________________ MiraCosta ID#______________

The Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Committee has established the following Eligibility Criteria and Structure as the basis for Nursing scholarship candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

1. MiraCosta College Nursing student

2. Must be a resident of Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos or Vista

3. Minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrates motivation, determination and financial need

4. Must include a Letter of Recommendation from an Instructor

5. Must include a Personal Statement

6. Must complete and attach a MiraCosta College Foundation Fall Scholarships application and Personal Statement

Structure of the Scholarship

· Scholarships will be awarded to nursing students attending an accredited college

· Scholarships range from $1,000 to $1,500 per academic year

· The scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, lab fees, uniforms, childcare, transportation, or computer accessories

· The scholarship is not automatically renewable, recipients must reapply each year

· Scholarships are not awarded to those working towards a Master’s degree

· Recipient will be notified by letter of their scholarship award with disbursement details

· Scholarships are granted regardless of gender, race, color, creed, or disability

· The Auxiliary will be notified by the recipient’s school if the student awarded a scholarship discontinues or fails the nursing program.

Personal Essay

Attach a one-page, typed, double-spaced essay with your name and MiraCosta student ID# at the top of the page. Include in the essay your career goals, background information, motivation, determination, and financial need.

Return application package to: MiraCosta College Scholarship Office, Bldg. 3000, One Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056. Questions, contact the Scholarship office at (760) 795-6751, or .

I hereby authorize the release of this information to the Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary, donors, and MiraCosta College. If awarded a scholarship, you have my permission to release this information to the media and donors.

Signature: ____________________________________ Dated:__________________

Revised 1/19/12