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 ASCC/Student Activities
Seventeenth Annual Scholarship Program 2008-2009 Total To Be Awarded: $125,000 Individual applications become available February 2, 2009 in Student Activities or on-line. Please look at individual applications for more details. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! All scholarships are funded by the College Service Fee. All applicants must be currently enrolled at Chaffey College during the spring 2009 semester and have paid all college fees.
1. ASCC "Keys to Success" Scholarship 10 Scholarships - $1,000 each Eligibility: Discuss your personal philosophy on the way you live or aspire to live in order to be successful in life. Submit a 2-3 page, double-spaced, typed essay explaining what "success" means to you. Provide details of your experiences. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 2. ASCC Overcoming Obstacles Scholarship 15 Scholarships - $1,000 each Eligibility: Write a 2-3 page, double-spaced, typed essay that explains the obstacles you face on your quest for higher education and how you overcome them. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 3. ASCC What Has Chaffey Taught Me? Scholarship 3 Scholarships- $1,000 each Eligibility: Write a 2-3 page, double-spaced, typed essay that relates a personal story of academic success or failure at Chaffey College. Emphasize what insight you gained. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 4. ASCC Educational Reflection Scholarship 4 Scholarships- $1,000 each Eligibility: Write a 2-3 page, double-spaced, typed essay about how an early experience in school helped determine your educational path. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 5. ASCC Making Chaffey a Better Place Scholarship 1 Scholarship- $1,000 Eligibility: Write a 2-3 page, double-spaced, typed essay that offers specific, practical ways to improve Chaffey College. An outstanding essay will make a cost-conscious recommendation that focuses on how to implement this idea and the ways in which the change will benefit students. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 6. ASCC First Generation College Student Scholarship 10 Scholarships - $1,000 each Eligibility: Students must have completed at least 40 units and be the first in their immediate family* to pursue a college/university degree (in any country). Applicants must have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.50, one (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay discussing family, educational goals, and objectives. (*Immediate family means parents and siblings.) | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 7. ASCC Occupational/Vocational Scholarship 4 Scholarships - $1,000 each Eligibility: Students must be currently enrolled in a certificate program in which they have completed at least 9 units. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.50, and submit one (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the program, and a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay on financial need and career goals. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 8. ASCC Outstanding ESL Student Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,000 Eligibility: Students must have successfully completed 6 units of ESL coursework and must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. The ESL student must also submit a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay that discusses his/her educational experience and goals. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 9. ASCC Promising New Student Scholarship 3 Scholarships - $1,000 each Eligibility: Students must have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 must have completed no more than 24 units, and must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Student must also submit a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay on their career and educational goals. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 10. ASCC Outstanding Evening Student Scholarship 5 Scholarships - $1,000 each Eligibility: Students must have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.50, with at least 6 completed units, must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units of evening classes (classes starting 4:00 pm or later), and must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Student must also submit a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay discussing what higher education means to them. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 11. ASCC Outstanding Parent Scholarship 3 Scholarships - $1,000 each Eligibility: Students must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units with at least 30 units completed and child/children in the home full-time (18 years old or younger). Applicants must have a minimum g.p.a. of 2.50; submit one (1) faculty letter of recommendation, and a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay on the challenges of meeting educational goals while being a parent. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 12. ASCC Outstanding Working Student Scholarship 7 Scholarships - $1,000 each Eligibility: Eligibility: Students must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units and must have proof of working 19 or more hours per week; they must have completed 12 units at Chaffey College, and must have a minimum g.p.a. of 2.50. Students must also submit a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay that describes the greatest work-related or school-related obstacle they have had to overcome to achieve their educational goals. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 13. ASCC Public Service Career Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,000 Eligibility: Student must have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 must have completed 24 units, and must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Students must also submit a 2-3 page, double-spaced, typed essay on how their chosen profession improves the quality of life. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 14. ASCC Most Academically-Improved Student Scholarship 2 Scholarships - $1,000 each Eligibility: Students must show an increase in g.p.a. over a period of time and must have 24 units completed. Student must submit a 1-2 page, double-spaced, typed essay explaining the academic improvement, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and transcripts from all institutions that illustrate academic improvement. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 15. ASCC Outstanding Re-entry Student Scholarship 5 Scholarships - $1,000 each Eligibility: Students must have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.50 and must be returning after a minimum five-year absence from school. Students must submit a 2-3 page, double-spaced, typed essay explaining their reason for returning to school and any obstacles they have faced. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 16. ASCC Outstanding Chino Campus Student Scholarship (Bob Pile Memorial Award) 1 Scholarship - $1,000 each Eligibility: Student must have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.50, be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at the Chino Center or Information Technology Center, and submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member who teaches at the Center site. Student must also submit a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay discussing their educational goals. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 17. ASCC Outstanding Fontana Campus Student Scholarship (Bob Pile Memorial Award) 1 Scholarship - $1,000 each Eligibility: Student must have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.50, be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at the Fontana Campus, and submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member who teaches at the Center site. Student must also submit a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay discussing their educational goals. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 18. ASCC Outstanding Differently-Abled Student Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,000 Eligibility: Student must have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.50 and must have at least 12 units completed and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Student must submit a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay on his/her disability (physical, learning, or developmental), educational goals and achievements. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 19. ASCC Bea Rose Teaching Scholarship Faculty Emeritus-Philosophy Department 1 Scholarship - $1,000 Eligibility: Student must be currently enrolled with a minimum g.p.a of 3.00 and have completed 40 units. Student must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member and a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay on "Why I want to be a teacher" at an elementary, secondary, or college institution. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 20. ASCC Karma Miller Scholarship 1 Scholarship- $1,000 and plaque Eligibility: Student must have participated in a student club, been a student athlete or shown leadership at Chaffey during the 2008-2009 year. Student must submit a 1-2 page, double-spaced, typed essay on their involvement and value of experience. Faculty letter of recommendation required (from a Chaffey club advisor, coach, or professor). | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 21. ASCC Outstanding Student Veteran Scholarship 1 Scholarship- $1,000 and plaque Eligibility: Student must have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.50 and must have at least 12 units completed and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Student must submit a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay on how his/her experiences in the military helped lead to him/her to Chaffey College. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 22. ASCC Outstanding International Student Scholarship 1 Scholarship- $1,000 and plaque Eligibility: Student must have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.50 and must have at least 12 units completed and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Student must submit a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay on how his/her experiences in another country have influenced the type of student he/she is today. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 23. ASCC Outstanding Transfer Opportunity Scholarship 10 Scholarships - $2,000 each Eligibility: Students must have completed at least 45 units with a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.75. Students must submit one (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member and a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay on the topic "What does this transfer opportunity mean to you?" Students must be transferring in 2009 and discuss the university they are transferring to. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 24. ASCC Outstanding Graduate Scholarship 10 Scholarships - $2,000 each Eligibility: Students must be eligible to participate in the May 2009 graduation ceremony. Students must have applied for graduation by the deadline of March 6, 2009 and must have a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 and 45 completed units. Students must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member and a one (1) page, double-spaced, typed essay discussing financial need and educational goals. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 25. ASCC Dr. Henry Shannon Presidential Scholarship 1 Scholarship $2,000 and Plaque Eligibility: Student must have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.50 at least 24 units completed, and two faculty (working during the 2008-2009 academic year) letters of recommendation. Student must have participated in off-campus community service or in an unpaid position of leadership on campus and must submit a two (2) page, double-spaced, typed essay on the importance of leadership and service to others in our society. | DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) | 26. ASCC/Student Activities Valedictorian Award $2,000 per Valedictorian No application: Students must be graduating with an A.A/A.S. degree, and participating in the 2009 commencement ceremony, with a cumulative g.p.a. of 4.00 (verification/selection by college evaluator) and criteria set as per the Chaffey College catalog (page 18). The 2008-2009 Faculty Scholarship Selection Committee on behalf of the Associated Students of Chaffey College and the Office of Student Activities will make all selections. Their decisions are final. All recipients will be notified by mail no later than April 13, 2009. Applications become available on Monday, February 2nd in Student Activities or you may download them from www.chaffey.edu/stuactiv/scholarship. Students who submit plagiarized work will be disqualified from the process. |
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