WHO CAN APPLY? Only current 4th semester Presidents’ Scholars who will enroll again for fall 2013 and spring 2014 as an Honors Achievement Student at CGCC and all current Honors Achievement Students are eligible to apply for these awards.
If you are interested in applying for any of the following scholarships, complete the Scholarship Application Form and submit it with TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION* plus an unofficial copy of your college transcript. You may use the same form to apply for more than one scholarship. A committee of CGCC faculty will determine the scholarship recipients based on merit, presentation, content, and quality of the submitted applications.
Award recipients MUST attend the Chancellor’s Reception, April 23, 2013.
* One letter of recommendation must be from one of your teachers. All letters must be current and dated during the month of February of 2013. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP
The Chancellor's Scholarship is offered to one student at each college annually to acknowledge and reward students who demonstrate the very highest academic achievement and service. It covers in-county tuition for two semesters for the amount equal to 18 credit hours and the fees for those credits for which the student is enrolled. In addition, the scholarship includes a cash award of $250 for books and supplies each semester. To be eligible, you must be a current full-time CGCC Honors student, must plan to enroll on a full-time basis at CGCC for the entire 2013-2014 academic year, and must maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Award recipients must participate in the Honors Program and comply with all program requirements while they are receiving the scholarship. Award recipients must attend the Chancellor’s Reception in the afternoon of April 23, 2013.
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Foundation Scholarships are presented to reward and encourage highly motivated, academically gifted students. This scholarship is a cash award, which may be presented to several students, and may vary in amounts up to $500 dollars per student for one semester. To be eligible, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and plan to enroll at CGCC during the 2013-2014 academic year. Award recipients must participate in the Honors Program and comply with all program requirements while they are receiving the scholarship. Award recipients must attend the Chancellor’s Reception in the afternoon of April 23, 2013.
MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
HONORS PROGRAM
Applications are due in the College Honors Faculty Co-Director's Office, EST103, by Friday, February 22, 2013 at 5 p.m.
Name______Phone______
Address______City/State/Zip ______
Student ID #______CGCC E-mail ______
List the scholarships for which you are applying (in order of your preference): Chancellor’s or Foundation
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2) ______
I am currently enrolled at Chandler-Gilbert Community College for ______credit hours. My cumulative GPA is ______. Total credit hours earned to date from transcript ______
I plan to enroll in ______credit hours at Chandler-Gilbert Community College for the fall semester. My major is ______
I am seeking a(n): (please check)
q Associate of Arts Degree
q Associate in General Studies
q Associate in Applied Science Degree
q Certificate of Completion
q Other______
You may answer the following questions on additional pages if necessary.
Applications are due in the College Honors Faculty Co-Director's Office, EST103, by Friday, February 22, 2013 at 5 p.m.
Please indicate why you should receive a scholarship (other than financial need) and cite any other information that shows how you meet the criteria for your specific scholarship. In addition, please describe your career goals. Explain why you are a good candidate for this award.
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List any honors, special recognition, scholarships or awards you have received:
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List any community and volunteer service completed in high school or college:
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Are you presently employed? Yes No
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Summarize your work experience:
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Briefly state your financial need:
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