OCF SHOLARSHIP APPLICATION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

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1 OCF SHOLARSHIP APPLICATION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT I. STUDENT INFORMATION Original Packet Section A Packet Section B Packet Name of Scholarship (OCF Office Use Only) The mission of the Oxnard College Foundation is to provide support for campus development, student scholarships, educational programs, and other college needs in order to promote the progressive and continuing advancement of Oxnard College, to further educational excellence, and to enable the College to serve as an exemplary multi-cultural community resource. NAME: VCCCD Student ID No. 900 (Last) (First) (Middle Initial) ADDRESS: PHONE: (City) (State) (Zip) HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED: Check the box that applies to your current status at Oxnard College (proof required): Entering Student from High School You must currently be enrolled at any Ventura County High School and be graduating this school year and planning to enroll at Oxnard College in a minimum of 6 units at Oxnard College by the upcoming semester to qualify. Check one: Full-time Student You must enrolled in 12 or more units at the time the award is disbursed. Part-Time/Evening Student You must be enrolled in units at the time the award is disbursed. Check one: Total College Units Completed: Units Completed at Oxnard College: Cumulative GPA including last Fall Semester with unofficial transcript attached: Declared Major(s): II. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Indicate which financial assistance you qualified for last year. Check ALL that apply.) CA California Promise Grant/BOG Fee Waiver EOPS Grant CalWORKs Pell Grant CALGrants SEOG Grant CARE Grant Other Funding: Your total annual household income last year from all household sources: $0 to $25,000 $25,001 to $50,000 Over $50,000

2 III. PERSONAL INFORMATION (Respond briefly to each question in paragraph form) 1. What are your strengths and career goals? What strengths and assets do you have that you think will contribute to your chosen profession or career path? 2. Explain how developing your Oxnard College Education Plan will help build a pathway towards your goals. If you have not completed your Education Plan, what are your steps to completing this plan? 3. What life experiences have shaped who you are today and what challenges have you overcome in achieving your education (i.e. financial, personal, medical, etc.)? Entering High School Scholarship Application

3 IV. SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY (Create a 3-4 paragraph essay describing your thoughts on your success and achievements using the two topics below.) A. Educational Goals: If you have selected a major what is it? Why did you choose this major? If you have not selected a major, what are some of the fields of study that interest you? B. Describe any extracurricular activities, community service and special interests you have participated in. Explain the importance of these activities in building your character. Entering High School Scholarship Application

4 V OXNARD COLLEGE FOUNDATION SIGNATURE ESSAY A. Describe an event, barrier or circumstance that has impacted your life. B. How did this event, barrier or circumstance motivate you to take steps toward building a successful future and accomplishing your educational goals? Entering High School Scholarship Application

5 VI. SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (Please apply only for the scholarships for which you qualify as outlined in each scholarship s criteria. Verification will be done at the college level.) SECTION A Please provide one (1) complete copy along with your original scholarship packet is needed for Section A (even if you apply for multiple scholarships in the section). Santa to the Sea Scholarships - $500 Must be an entering student at Oxnard College Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 Funds are to be used for tuition, books, fees and educational supplies Graduating from a Ventura County high school Demonstrate a Financial Need Completion of the Oxnard College Scholarship Application Preference given to those that work/have volunteered/or live in one of the below categories to apply (please attach proof or describe your participation): Participation or Volunteer for Santa to the Sea Event Oxnard City Corps Employee or Volunteer City of Oxnard Parks and Recreation Dept. Employee or volunteer Participation in Oxnard s PAL or Explorer Program Nyeland Acres Resident Naval Base of Ventura County Employee Romulo S. Villa Scholarship - $500 Must be an entering student at Oxnard College Be of Filipino descent Enrolls and attends at Oxnard College Graduating from a California State High School Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Show a Financial Need Applicant Evaluation Sheet from at least one high school faculty or staff Entering High School Scholarship Application

6 SECTION B Please submit one (1) complete copy of your scholarship packet for each scholarship you qualify for in Section B. Coast Hills Gold Standard Scholarship - $2,500 Must be an entering student from a Ventura County high school to Oxnard College Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Pursuing a degree or transfer to a baccalaureate institution Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status In addition to the Scholarship Essay Questionnaire, you must submit a one-page essay titled How the CoastHills Gold Standard Scholarship will help me overcome challenges and pursue my passion. CoastHills committee selects recipient CoastHills Gold Standard Scholarship Awards Luncheon event at Cliffs Resort, Shell Beach on June 10, The luncheon will include the recipient and up to 3 guests. An overnight stay at the Cliffs (1 room) is included with scholarship award, with breakfast for registered guests the next morning Lori Colby Memorial - $500 Must be entering student at Oxnard College Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Must be pursuing a degree or transfer in one of the below STEM Majors: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering: Electrical, Computer, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil and Nano Material Sciences: Computer, Environmental Lori Colby committee selects recipient Culinary Restaurant Management Scholarship for CRM Entering Student - $500 Must be an entering student majoring in culinary and/or restaurant management at Oxnard College Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 Must be enrolled in two CRM classes at Oxnard College 1 st year student Culinary/Restaurant Management Department selects the recipient John K. Flynn Scholarship - $500 Must be an entering high school student at Oxnard College Full or Part-time Student Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Ventura County Resident Pursuing a degree or transfer to a baccalaureate institution Disabled students are encouraged to apply John K. Flynn committee selects recipient Entering High School Scholarship Application

7 Rafael M. Guerrero Scholarship $500 Must be an entering high school student at Oxnard College Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 Demonstrate a Financial Need Ventura County Resident Must be child of immigrant parents Children of farm-worker parents are preferred recipients Rafael M. Guerrero committee selects recipient Ronald Newburg Foundation Scholarship $1,000 Must be an entering high school student at Oxnard College Must be majoring in Culinary Arts Priority given to C-CAP students (Careers through Culinary Arts Program) Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 Demonstrate a Financial Need In addition to the Scholarship Essay, you must submit a short essay on what it will mean to you to be successful in a Culinary Arts Program C-CAP Selection Committee selects recipients VII. ADDITIONAL ESSAY REQUIREMENTS Please note that additional essays and/or other documentation is required for many of the scholarships offered. Please provide all required documentation, otherwise, your scholarship application will be considered incomplete and ineligible. Entering High School Scholarship Application

8 VIII. APPLICATION CERTIFICATION (Please save and print the Original Application at this point, packet must be signed and dated. Use the Original Application to make (1) complete set for Section A and (1) complete set for each scholarship that you re applying for in Section B. Each copy is then distributed to the individual donors for their selection committees. I certify that I have completed the original scholarship essay; I met all qualifications for each of the scholarships marked in my application and all statements in this application are true and correct. I understand that falsification is cause for voiding this application. I hereby grant permission to Oxnard College and the Oxnard College Foundation to share and disclose personal and financial information with members of the appropriate selection committee. I hereby authorize Oxnard College and the Oxnard College Foundation to release any information contained on my Scholarship Application, including my GPA, to any organization legitimately wishing to consider me as a scholarship recipient. I understand that Oxnard College and the Oxnard College Foundation will publicize this information. I release the right to use my name and photograph for all publication, reports and press releases. I understand the Oxnard College Foundation scholarships will reimburse one computer per student, not to exceed the amount of the original scholarship award amount, no replacements, and no exceptions. (Applicant Signature) (Date) OXNARD COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP REIMBURSEMENT FUNDING If you are awarded scholarship funding, you will be notified and invited to the Scholarship Awards Ceremony. To claim OCF Scholarship Reimbursement Funds, you MUST submit your out-of-pocket receipts which cover tuition, fees and/or books and educational supplies. Proof of enrollment is required and in some cases, unofficial transcripts and class syllabus. All unclaimed funds revert back to the OCF Scholarship Fund after two (2) years. If you have any further questions, please contact OCF Scholarship Office at (805) SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE The FINAL DEADLINE to submit the complete original package and copies is no later than 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, to the Oxnard College Foundation (OCF) Office located at: Oxnard College, Administration Building, 2 nd Floor, 4000 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA Entering High School Scholarship Application