College of DuPage Foundation
Scholarship Application
COD Veterans Expedition & Teambuilding (VET) Scholarship 2016
Twelve $960 scholarships will be awarded for 2016.
Rockies Speech 1120: Small Group Communication This is a unique and adventure-based way to meet
the Contemporary Life Skills requirement or the speech requirement for AAS degrees. Explore
leadership, teamwork, roles, conflict management, ecological awareness and personal development in
the Colorado wilderness. Class: July 1 (5 to 6:50 p.m.). Field study: July 9 to 15.
Eligibility:
 A veteran of the US Armed Forces (Status will be verified by Veterans Student Services)
o Preference will be given to students that are still serving or separated within the last
10 years.
 A brief (approximately 15 minute) interview with Jose Alferez, Manager of Veterans Student
Services is required.
Deadline for application: April 29, 2016
(Turn in to Field Studies/Study Abroad office BIC 3509)
Section I: Personal Information
First Name:
Last Name:
Colleague ID:
Address:
City:
Preferred email:
Preferred phone number:
State:
Zip Code:
Section II: Information
Study abroad site: COD Veterans Expedition & Teambuilding (VET) Scholarship 2016
Sponsoring organization: College of DuPage
Dates of program: 7/1 (Classroom) and 7/9 to 7/15 (Field Study)
Approximate costs:
Program tuition/fees:
$1365 (Trip fee of $960 + Tuition $405)
Scholarship Coverage: The VET Scholarship will cover the $960 fee which includes air/ground
transportation, most meals, lodging, backpacking and camping equipment, hot
springs, whitewater rafting and wilderness permits.
Total paid by student: $405 (If you are eligible for it, we recommend you utilize the Illinois Veterans
Grant or Illinois National Guard Grant). Please speak to the Veterans Student
Services Office about how to use education benefits to cover this cost.
List previous study abroad experiences for college credit (program, location, dates):
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1. Submit a Statement of Purpose (200-500 words)
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Who are you? What are your educational goals at COD?
Why did you choose this specific program and destination?
Why do you think field studies is a good choice to you?
How does this program fit in with your personal/academic/professional goals?
Important Note:
This course is considered strenuous. Participants must be comfortable backpacking up to 10 miles a
day with a 40-pound backpack over rugged terrain at altitudes possibly exceeding 11,000 feet, with
optional excursions above 14,000 feet.
Section III: Certification
I certify that this is my permanent, legal address and that all other information is true and correct to
the best of my knowledge. I authorize College of DuPage to release my grades, transcripts and
information contained in this application to the sponsoring scholarship committee and will allow the
use of my information and photograph for publicity purposes. I understand that in order to receive
payment I must adhere to the stipulations of the scholarship as well as the COD Standards of Conduct
and Academic Progress throughout the Field Studies program and academic year.
Signature
Date
Please contact Jose Alferez at 630-942-2444 or alferezj@cod.edu
to schedule your interview and submit your application with
supporting documents.