2015-2016 Cardenas Latino Scholarship Pursuing Our Dream: The Cardenas Story The Cardenas story began with a dream, a lucky twist of fate and many years of hard work In 1957 Jesus Cardenas arrived from Jalisco, Mexico to work as part of the "bracero" work program. Mr. Cardenas arrived with a commitment to work and the desire to provide a better future for his family. The years of working in the fields led him to different locations all over the state of California. He worked in Riverside, Oxnard, and the Coachella Valley. Little did he know that years later, these areas would all become prime locations for Cardenas Markets. He fulfilled his dream of starting his own family business. His wife, Luz, is an invaluable business partner as well. Together they built the foundation for success. They began by selling pork, poultry, chorizo and cheeses, as well as the delicious dishes from Mrs. Cardenas home cooked recipes of the state of Jalisco in Mexico. Soon after, customers started lining up and the Cardenas stores were born. Cardenas Markets is proud to be a family business. The second generation has always been involved in day-to-day operations. Jesus Jr., Jose, Lupe, and George Cardenas continue to grow their parents vision and express their passion, work ethic and dedication. With new locations opening in California and planned expansion into other states, Cardenas continue to focus on you, their customer, maintaining your loyalty and preference more than shopping at a supermarket, Cardenas wants you to feel right at home. We can honestly say that it all began with a pregnant pig...
2015-2016 Cardenas Latino Scholarship Application Scholarship Application Instructions Complete the Cardenas Latino Scholarship Application typed or neatly printed in blue or black ink. Your Application for Admission must be in the college s admission database for you to be considered for a scholarship. If you are not currently enrolled at MSJC, complete a MSJC Application for Admission Online form at www.msjc.edu/ and click on apply for admission. Student must be enrolled full-time (12 units minimum) for the Fall semester 2015 and Spring semester 2016 and maintain full-time enrollment status and be in good academic standing. Student must be of Latino heritage. Complete Financial Statement. Financial need is required for some scholarships and the financial statement must be completed and submitted with your application form. Attach two (2) current Applicant Evaluation Forms or recommendation letters. Request two individuals, such as teachers, employers, or community leaders who are familiar with your career goals. Respond to the following essay questions. Do not submit any other document or statement. 1. Major/Goals. Describe why you selected your major area of study and your future academic and career goals. 2. Adversity/Challenges. Describe any adversity or challenges you have overcome or anticipate in pursuit of your educational goals. Sign and date the Student Certification. Your scholarship application will not be valid unless signed. Attach copies of your unofficial transcripts from all schools that you attended. Submit your scholarship application and all required documentation to the Foundation Office drop box located in the Student Service Building Lobby. San Jacinto Campus Building 1150 or Menifee Campus Building 100. You can also mail your scholarship application to: MSJC Foundation Office 1499 N. State Street San Jacinto, Ca. 92583 by the deadline of Friday, February 20, 2015 at 12:00pm. Decisions of the scholarship committees are final. Eligibility does not guarantee a scholarship.
PERSONAL INFORMATION MSJC I.D. # Name Last First Middle Current Mailing Address Street Number City State Zip Phone Number ( ) Date of Birth Colleges attended other than Mt. San Jacinto College Name of College Cumulative GPA Units Earned Dates Attended FUTURE ENROLLMENT PLANS: Do you intend to register full-time in the following semesters at MSJC (check all applicable semesters)? Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Are your registration fees & books currently being paid by a program or someone other than yourself? Yes No Program Amount $ Are you a single parent with dependent children living with you? Yes No Are you a first generation college student? Yes No
FINANCIAL STATEMENT Financial need is a criterion for the Cardenas Latino Scholarship. This form must be completed for you to be considered for financial need based scholarships. It is essential that this form reflect a true picture of your household finances. Report all income in yearly figures (monthly x 12) for the calendar year 2014. APPLICANT S HOUSEHOLD SIZE (Please do not include roommates) Income information for 2014 ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME Note: indicate income received for the calendar year 2014 only APPLICANT S/SPOUSE S INCOME (if applicant currently married) Income/wages $ (student) $ (spouse) Child support received $ (student) $ (spouse) Alimony received $ (student) $ (spouse) Social Security $ (student) $ (spouse) Military housing (benefit amount) $ (student) $ (spouse) Other income $ (student) $ (spouse) PARENTS INCOME (if applicant under 24 and unmarried) This information must be included even if you do not live with your parents Income/wages $ Child support received $ Alimony received $ Social Security $ Military housing (benefit amount) $ Other income $ TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR 2014 $
COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL GOAL MSJC Educational Goal: A.A. Degree A.S. Degree Certificate Transfer Major ADMIN OF JUSTICE ELECTRONICS PHOTOGRAPHY ALCOHOL/DRUG STUDIES ENGINEERING PHYSICAL ED ANTHROPOLOG ENGLISH PHYSICS ART ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE ASTRONOMY GEOGRAPHY PSYCHOLOGY AUTO TECHNOLOGY HEALTH SCIENCE REGISTERED NURSING BIOLOGY HISTORY SOCIOLOGY BUSINESS MATHEMATICS TEACHING CHEMISTRY MUSIC THEATRE ARTS COMPUTER SCIENCE NUTRITION OTHER ECONOMICS PHILOSOPHY Do you already have an Associate s Degree (A.S. or A.A.)? Yes No Are you transferring as a junior in the Fall 2015? Yes No If yes, have you applied for Admission? Yes No If yes, have you been accepted? Yes No Name of the college you plan to attend in the Fall 2015 if not MSJC
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT List on/off campus club or organizational activities to which you volunteered your assistance in the past two years. NOTE: Do not include organizations where you are employed, received compensation, or earned college credits. 1. Name of Organization Contact Person Title Phone How many volunteer hours a week do (or did) you provide? Volunteer Period Beginning Date Ending Date 2. Name of Organization Contact Person Title Phone _ How many volunteer hours a week do (or did) you provide? Volunteer Period Beginning Date Ending Date 3. Name of Organization Contact Person Title Phone _ How many volunteer hours a week do (or did) you provide? Volunteer Period Beginning Date Ending Date
ESSAY ADVERSITY AND CHALLENGES Responses must be typed. (Attach to your completed scholarship form) Describe any adversity or challenges you may overcome or anticipate in pursuit of your educational goals.
ESSAY MAJOR AND GOALS Responses must be typed. (Attach to your completed scholarship form) Describe why you selected your major area of study and your future academic and career goals.
Cardenas Latino Scholarship Applicant Evaluation Form To The Evaluator: Scholarship applicants must submit an Evaluation Form when applying for scholarships from at least two qualified individuals. The Evaluation form must include your name, title and contact information. The Evaluation Forms must be submitted by the applicant at the same time as they submit their scholarship application. Please return the Evaluation to the student in plenty of time for them to meet the deadline. You may also write a recommendation in letter format if you choose. Name of Applicant Student ID# 1. How long have you know the student and in what capacity? 2. Please rate the applicant on the following in comparison with other students of the same level: General Academic Ability Exceptional Above Average Average Below Average No Information Motivation and Initiative Quality of Work Willingness to Learn Imagination and Creativity Dependability/Responsibility Social Skills/Leadership Ability Potential to Succeed 3. Please provide any additional comments about the applicant below. X Evaluator s Signature Date Print Name and Title
Cardenas Latino Scholarship Applicant Evaluation Form To The Evaluator: Scholarship applicants must submit an Evaluation Form when applying for scholarships from at least two qualified individuals. The Evaluation form must include your name, title and contact information. The Evaluation Forms must be submitted by the applicant at the same time as they submit their scholarship application. Please return the Evaluation to the student in plenty of time for them to meet the deadline. You may also write a recommendation in letter format if you choose. Name of Applicant Student ID# 1. How long have you know the student and in what capacity? 2. Please rate the applicant on the following in comparison with other students of the same level: General Academic Ability Exceptional Above Average Average Below Average No Information Motivation and Initiative Quality of Work Willingness to Learn Imagination and Creativity Dependability/Responsibility Social Skills/Leadership Ability Potential to Succeed 3. Please provide any additional comments about the applicant below. X Evaluator s Signature Date Print Name and Title
STUDENT CERTIFICATION Financial need may be considered in determining eligibility. It must be emphasized that eligibility for scholarships is mainly based on your ability to meet scholastic and other criteria as set forth by the scholarship donors. The information you supply on your scholarship application is recognized by the college to be confidential and you agree that the college may reveal or forward the contents of your application to the MSJC Foundation committee members and/or other reviewing committees. Any disclosure of confidential information associated with any application to individuals not directly associated with the evaluation process is prohibited. Signature is required for your application to be considered. I, certify that all information given in this application and other documents is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official of MSJC, I agree to give proof of income, which may include a copy of my (and spouse s) and/or parent s 2014 U.S. Income Tax Transcript. I also realize that any false statement or failure to give proof of income when asked may cause the denial of my scholarship application. I understand that the information requested on this application is confidential. I authorize Mt. San Jacinto College to release enrollment and financial data to scholarship donor(s). MSJC may use the information I have provided for publicity purposes. Print Name Applicant s Signature Date
Submit your scholarship application and all required documentation to the Foundation Office drop box located in the Student Service Building Lobby. San Jacinto Campus Building 1150 or Menifee Campus Building 100. You can also mail your scholarship application to: MSJC Foundation Office 1499 N. State Street San Jacinto, Ca. 92583 by the deadline of Friday, February 20, 2015 at 12:00pm. If you have any question about this scholarship please contact Lesia Navarro at (951)487-3170 or email at lnavarro@msjc.edu Please do not write below this line. For Office Use Only MSJC Units Completed Total Units Completed Other Institutional Units Spring 2015 Units Cost of Attendance 2015/2016 Awarded Financial Aid for 2015/2016 $ $ Eligible for Financial Aid Yes No If no, reason why Unmet Need: $