Oxnard College Foundation Scholarship Application Process

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1 Oxnard College Foundation Scholarship Application Process Oxnard College Foundation s #1 goal is Student Success Step 1: Visit: or Oxnard College Home Page, Community, Foundation, and Scholarships. To be eligible to apply for Oxnard College Foundation Scholarships one of the following categories must be met. Download the correct form in which you are eligible: 1) Entering Student from High School - You must be enrolled at any Ventura County High School, be graduating this school year and planning to enroll at Oxnard College by the upcoming fall semester. 2) Continuing/Returning/Re-Entry Student - You must be currently enrolled Full-Time with a minimum of 12 units and enrolled in 12 or more units at the time the award is disbursed unless criteria includes Part-Time Student. Returning/Re-Entry Applicants must be returning to higher education after a break in education for 2 or more years, planning to enroll at Oxnard College or are already enrolled at Oxnard College after a 2 year break this current school year. 3) Transferring Student - You must have completed a minimum of 48 units at Oxnard College and will be entering a four year institution by the upcoming fall semester. Step2: You have the option to type information directly on to the fillable pdf file or print directly on the form. I. Student Information Complete Information Section II. Financial Information Complete Financial Section III. Personal Information - Respond briefly to each question. If more space is needed, please attach an extra sheet. IV. Scholarship Essay Create essay using instructions provided. V. Scholarship Categories - Select scholarship criteria s you qualify for in both Section A & B. Remember to only mark those scholarships you qualify for. Our generous donors have established specific criteria to provide students with scholarships in their related field of study, special interests, GPA or careers. VI. Applicant Certification At this point, please save and print your application. Sign and date the original packet on the Applicant Certification agreeing that you meet all the criteria/qualifications for each of the scholarships marked in the application. Step 3: Submit (2) Two Evaluation sheets completed by faculty or classified employee on campus from qualified individuals with direct knowledge of your abilities and potential. At least one must be from an Oxnard College Faculty unless otherwise noted in criteria. Please Note: Scholarship Selection Committee Members cannot write Evaluation Sheets. (Allow a two week notice to be filled out by faculty.) Step 4: After completing your original application packet including all attachments, make the following copies: 1 (Original) - For Oxnard College Foundation 1 (Copy) - For Section A Packet No matter how many scholarships you apply for in Section A. 1 (Copy)-Section B Packet for each scholarship that you re applying for in section B. (Each copy is distributed to the individual donors for their selection committees.) Scholarship Deadline: Early Bird deadline to submit the complete original package and copies is due by Thursday, February 13, The final deadline to submit the complete original package and copies is due Thursday, February 20, 2014 to the OCF Office, Admin Bldg., Room 222 before 3:00 p.m. No faxed copies, s, late or incomplete applications will be accepted. Oxnard College 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 2 years. If you have any further questions, please contact OCF Scholarship Office at

2 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 OCF Scholarship Application Continuing/Returning Student Office Use Only Original Packet Section A Packet Section B Packet I. Student Information Name: (Last) (First) (Middle Initial) VCCCD High School Student ID# Attended: Phone: Address: (Street) (City) (Zip) Check the box that applies to your current status at Oxnard College (Proof required): Entering High School You must be enrolled at any Ventura County High School and be graduating this school year and planning to enroll at Oxnard College by the upcoming fall semester Continuing Student - You must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 units and enrolled in 12 or more units at the time the award is disbursed. Returning/Re-entry Student - You must be returning to higher education after a break in education for 2 or more years and planning to enroll at Oxnard College or already enrolled at Oxnard College after a 2 year break this current school year. Transferring Student from Oxnard College - You must have completed a minimum of 48 units at Oxnard College and will be entering a four year institution by the upcoming fall semester. Check one: Full-time Student - You must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 units and enrolled in 12 or more units at the time the award is disbursed. Part-time/Evening Student You must be enrolled in 6 to 11 units at the time the award is disbursed..check one: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident AB540 Residence In Process Total College Units Completed: Units Completed at Oxnard College: Cumulative GPA including last Fall Semester w/unofficial transcript attached: Declared Major(s): Continuing Returning Scholarship Application

3 II. Financial Information (Check all boxes you qualified for your financial assistance last year) BOG Fee Waiver CALWorks CALGrants EOPS and/or CARE Pell Grant SEOG Grant Scholarships: 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 III. Personal Information (Respond briefly to each question in good paragraph form) 1. Have you developed an Oxnard College Educational Plan? If yes, how has this been helpful to you? If no, what steps have you taken to ensure your Academic success? Continuing Returning Scholarship Application

4 2. Describe where you see yourself in the next 5 to 10 years. 3. From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your education? 4. Why do you feel that education is important? Continuing Returning Scholarship Application

5 VI. Scholarship Essay (Create a 3 to 4 paragraph essay describing your thoughts on your success and achievements) Oxnard College Foundation s number one goal is Student Success; describe how a scholarship will help you advance in your success both academically and personally? In addition, discuss your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your declared major(s). Continuing Returning Scholarship Application

6 V. Scholarship Categories for Continuing/Returning Students Please apply only for the scholarships which you qualify for as outlined in each scholarship s criteria. Verification will be done at the college level Section A Only (1) complete copy along with your original scholarship packet is needed for Section A (even if you apply for multiple scholarships in the section. Altrusa Club International of Oxnard, Inc. Scholarships The general criteria would be as follows: Re-entry students only (an individual returning to higher education after a break of two or more years) Head of household (male or female) and a parent with dependent child or children Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.9 Must show Financial need 2 Applicant Evaluation Sheets Must be a United States citizen Full-time continuing Oxnard College student Adele Cunningham Memorial Scholarship - $500 each Any Major Daviene Warshawsky Memorial Scholarship- $500 each Vocational Major Roberta Ross Memorial Scholarship - $500 each Accounting and/or Business Major Dorothy Huston Memorial Scholarship - $500 each Nursing or Health Services Major Muriel Ballauf Memorial Scholarship - $500 each Radiation or Radiation related Major Health Care Scholarship - $500 each Major in nursing /any health care/vocational health care services Social Service Scholarship - $500 each Major in any field of social services Management Major Scholarship - $500 each Major in any field of management including hotel and restaurant American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 48 - $500 Either child or grandchild of veteran who served honorably in armed forces during World War I, World War II, Korean Conflict or Vietnam War. Additional Information, provide statement on how this applies to you Demonstrate character, Americanism, financial need, leadership & life goals and extracurricular activities Full-time continuing Oxnard College student Dr. Priscilla Partridge de Garcia - Re-Entry Student Scholarship - $500 Returning/Re-Entry Student (An individual returning to higher education after a break of two or more years) Full or part-time student Demonstrate financial need Continuing Returning Scholarship Application

7 Duarte Enterprises Scholarship - $500 Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 Participated in a leadership role at Oxnard College for at least two semesters, or have participated in volunteer activities that serve the community Full-time continuing Oxnard College student Edison International Continuing Student Scholarship for STEM Majors - $500 Enrolls and attends the fall semester at Oxnard College Completed at least 12 units at Oxnard College Must have unmet financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Program 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 Ed Robings Memorial Scholarship - $500 Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 Must complete at least 24 units but not more than 70 units by the end of the Spring semester Leadership, community and extracurricular activities a plus Full-time continuing Oxnard College student El Buen Hijo - Track 1- $1,000 each Must be of Hispanic origin with bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish with a career goal in education In addition to the Scholarship Essay, you must submit a one-page essay describing career goal(s) in education and helping others, to include why the student is El Buen Hijo or La Buena Hija Must be a US citizen or have permanent resident status Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 Must be continuing student and completed at least 15 units and attending Oxnard College in the fall Must have participated in a leadership role at Oxnard College for at least two semesters, OR have participated in volunteer activities that serve the community Have an Applicant Evaluation Sheet from at least one Oxnard College faculty or staff member Disabled students are encouraged to apply El Buen Hijo - Track 2- $1,000 each Must have a career goal in arts and communications, journalism, business, foreign languages, or education (elementary, secondary, or college level) In addition to the Scholarship Essay, you must submit one-page essay describing career goal(s), include why the student is El Buen Hijo or La Buena Hija Must be a US citizen or have permanent resident status Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 Must be continuing and have completed at least 15 units at Oxnard College, and attending Oxnard College in the fall Must have participated in a leadership role at Oxnard College for at least two semesters, OR have participated in volunteer activities that serve the community Have an Applicant Evaluation Sheet from at least one Oxnard College faculty or staff member Disabled students are encouraged to apply Florence England Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 Returning/Re-Entry Women (Returning to higher education after a break of two or more years) Pursuing a Major in Science Continuing Returning Scholarship Application

8 Helen Yunker Dental Hygiene Scholarship Amount Varies Must have completed 1 year and continue as an Oxnard College Dental Hygiene Student Good academic standing Financial hardship Kay Hawkins Memorial Scholarship - $500 Returning/Re-Entry Student (An individual returning to higher education after a break of two or more years) Full or part-time student Demonstrate financial need Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 Lauritzen Cool AB Scholarship - $1,000 Must be a son/daughter of an active registered member of the International Longshoreman & Warehouseman Union Full-time student $500 provided for Fall 2014 and $500 provided for spring 2014 Eligibility for scholarship on a one-time basis only Osher Initiative for California Community College Students Scholarship Awards up to $500 Fall/$500 Spring each; will be pro-rated based on enrollment. Student must be currently receiving the Board of Governor s Fee Waiver through Financial Aid. Must have completed 24 or more degree applicable semester units for Fall 2014 Funds are to be used only at Oxnard College. Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 Student must be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more units) during all terms in which the award remains active. Oxnard College Foundation Board of Directors Scholarship - $1,000 Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.0 Must complete at least 24 units but not more than 70 units by the end of the spring semester Leadership, community and extracurricular activities (please attach a description of activities). Oxnard College Student Scholarships for Continuing Student - $500 Enrolls and attends the fall semester at Oxnard College Completed at least 12 units at Oxnard College Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status Pursuing a certificate, degree or transfer to a baccalaureate institution Participated in a leadership role at Oxnard College for at least two semesters, or have participated in volunteer activities that serve the community Have an Applicant Evaluation Sheet from at least one Oxnard College faculty or staff member Disabled students are encouraged to apply Oxnard College Veteran Scholarships for Continuing Student - $500 Attach copy of eligibility letter under Post-911 GI Bill Enrolls and attends the fall semester at Oxnard College Completed at least 12 units at Oxnard College Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status Pursuing a certificate, degree or transfer to a baccalaureate institution Participated in a leadership role at Oxnard College for at least two semesters, or have participated in volunteer activities that serve the community Have an Applicant Evaluation Sheet from at least one Oxnard College faculty or staff member Disabled students are encouraged to apply Continuing Returning Scholarship Application

9 Oxnard Monday Club Scholarship - $500 Full-time or Part-time student continuing at Oxnard College Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status Ventura County Resident Demonstrate a Financial Need Radio LAZER Scholarships $500 Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 Actively enrolled in fall semester, and have completed a minimum of 12 units at Oxnard College Full-time or part-time student Robert and Hope Holcomb Scholarship - $500 Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 Must complete at least 24 units but not more than 70 units by the end of the spring semester Leadership, community and extracurricular activities a plus Romain Van de Genachte Memorial Presidential Scholarships - $500 each Applicant Evaluation Sheet from Oxnard College faculty Demonstrated pattern of improvement Demonstrated commitment to help others by assuming leadership roles and responsibilities Economic need Santa to the Sea Scholarships - $500 Enrolls and attends the fall semester at Oxnard College Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 Full-time/Part-time Student Funds are to be used for tuition, books, fees and school supplies Continuing at Oxnard College Demonstrate a Financial Need Preference given to those that work/have volunteered/or live in one of the below categories to apply (please attach proof): Participation or Volunteer for Santa to the Sea Event Oxnard City Core Employee or volunteer City of Oxnard Parks and Recreation Dept. Employee or volunteer Participation in Oxnard s PAL or Explorer Program Nyeland Acres Resident Society of American Military Engineers, Oxnard/Ventura Post - $1,000 Continuing Full-time student US Citizen or permanent resident status Pursuing a Major in Engineering or Architectural Continuing Returning Scholarship Application

10 Section B Please submit (1) complete copy of your scholarship packet for each scholarship you qualify and apply for in Section B. Academic Senate Leadership - $500 Must demonstrate leadership skills and be active on campus and in the community Academic Senate selects recipient Athletic Men s Baseball/Women s Softball Scholarship - $500 Must be a current member of the OC Baseball/Softball Team Athletic Department selects recipients Athletic Men s/women s Soccer Scholarship - $500 Must be a current Oxnard College varsity Soccer team member Must have provided service to the college Athletic Department selects recipients Avelina Villalobos Memorial Scholarship, Western Ventura County Employers Advisory Council/ Osher Initiative Awards up to $500 Fall/$500 Spring each; will be pro-rated based on enrollment. Full-time continuing Oxnard College student that has earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Three (3 Applicant Evaluation Sheets that must include one academic reference (family members excluded). Finalists will participate in a face-to-face interview with the scholarship selection committee. Ventura County resident for a minimum of one year Student must be currently receiving the Board of Governor s Fee Waiver through Financial Aid. Must have completed 24 or more degree applicable semester units by Fall Funds are to be used only at Oxnard College. Student must be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more units) during all terms in which the award remains active. Black Educators Association - $500 Preference given to African American male US citizen or permanent resident Demonstrate financial need Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 BEA selects recipient Carlos M. Diaz Memorial - $500 Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and show academic promise Must be enrolled in at least one class in the Letters Department in the fall or spring of this academic year Must have taken ESL or developmental English courses at Oxnard College Must have financial need Letters Department selects recipient Classified Senate - $500 Must be involved in extracurricular activities as described in student essay Must have an Applicant Evaluation Sheet from a classified staff employee (not academic or management) at OC Classified Senate selects recipient Continuing Returning Scholarship Application

11 CRM (Culinary Restaurant Management) Continuing Student - $500 Must major in culinary and/or restaurant management Must be enrolled in two CRM classes at Oxnard College Full-time continuing Oxnard College student 2 nd year student Culinary/Restaurant Management Department selects the recipient Must have participated in three catering events for Oxnard College EOPS - Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Awards - Department selects all EOPS recipients Co-operative Agencies, Resources for Education (CARE) Award - $250 Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and in good standing in the EOPS Program Must be continuing in the Oxnard College CARE Program in Fall 2014 Must have unmet need as determined by the Financial Aid program EOPS Continuing Student - $250 Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of at least a 2.75 and be in good standing in the EOPS Program Must be continuing in the Oxnard College EOPS Program in Fall 2014 EOPS Honors Student - $500 Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of at least a 3.75 Must be in good standing in the EOPS Program Must be continuing in the Oxnard College EOPS Program in Fall 2014 Must have unmet need as determined by the Financial Aid program Teresa O. Archuleta Memorial - $500 Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of at least a 2.75 Must be a continuing EOPS student at Oxnard College in the Fall of 2014 Must have community involvement. Must be in good standing in the Oxnard College EOPS Program Must have unmet financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Program Greater Oxnard Organization of Democrats (GOOD Club) - $500 Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 Must be a continuing Oxnard College student Must complete at least 24 units but not more than 70 units by the end of the spring semester Leadership, community and extracurricular activities a plus GOOD club selects recipient Las Madrinas Rebozo Scholarship $500 Re-Entry Student (An individual returning to higher education after a break of two or more years) Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status Full or part-time student Rebozo Scholarship Committee selects recipient Michael Sment Legal Assisting/Paralegal Studies Scholarship - $500 Pursuing a certificate, degree or transfer to a baccalaureate institution OC Student majoring in Legal Assisting/Paralegal Studies Demonstrate financial need Disabled students are encouraged to apply Attach an additional brief essay (400 words max.) explaining financial need, the proposed use of the scholarship funds, and the career and/or job the applicant student is studying for. Continuing Returning Scholarship Application

12 OC Sociology Club/Republic Services Scholarships - $500 Entering Oxnard College Completed at least 12 units at Oxnard College Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 Ventura County Resident Full-time or Part-time Continuing Student Must have participated in Sociology Club at Oxnard College or be a CALWorks recipient (please attach proof or describe your participation) Oxnard Gem and Mineral Society - Ray Meisenheimer Memorial - $1,000 Full-time student US Citizen or permanent resident status Pursuing a certificate or degree in Environmental Science, Coastal Environmental Studies, Oceanography, Geography, Geology or Physical Science Susan D. Denham Memorial Dental Hygiene Scholarships - Amount Varies Re-entry student - an individual returning to higher education after a break of two or more years Single parent Full-time Continuing Re-entry Student Must have completed 1 year as a dental hygiene student at Oxnard College Good academic standing Financial hardship Family of Susan Denham selects the recipient Continuing Returning Scholarship Application

13 VI. Applicant Certification (Please save and print application at this point, Original Packet must be signed and dated) 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. I understand that falsification is cause for voiding this application. I hereby grant permission to the Oxnard College and Oxnard College Foundation to share and disclose personal and financial information with members of the appropriate selection committee. I hereby authorize Oxnard College and Oxnard College Foundation to release any information contained on my Scholarship Application, including my G.P.A., to any organization legitimately wishing to consider me as a scholarship recipient. I understand that Oxnard College and Oxnard College Foundation will publicize this information. I release the right to use my name and photograph for all publications, reports and press releases. Applicant Signature Date After completing your original signed application packet including all attachments, make the following copies: 1 (Original) - For Oxnard College Foundation 1 (Copy) - For Section A Packet No matter how many scholarships you apply for in Section A. 1 (Copy)-Section B Packet for each scholarship that you re applying for in section B. (Each copy is distributed to the individual donors for their selection committees.) For more information on the Oxnard College Foundation, Scholarship Office (805) , fax (805) , or at cowens@vcccd.edu Continuing Returning Scholarship Application