MCC
Student ID #
OFFICE
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PERFORMANCE-BASED SCHOLARSHIP
ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION FORM – Part 1
ELIGIBILITY:
These scholarship awards are based on the student’s aptitude or an interest as indicated by grades and
recommendations. The applicant must have at least a 2.0 overall high-school average. Student must enroll in
coursework in the area of study for which they are applying. Additional requirements specific to the area of
study are listed in PART 2.
TO APPLY:
PART 1 of this application is demographic information and must be filled out completely. PART 2 contains the
requirements specific for the discipline or department to which you are applying. Completed recommendation
forms, filled in by your high school teacher and your counselor, must be attached. Please have your counselor
mail the recommendation forms and HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT addressed to:
ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
221 S. QUARTERLINE ROAD
MUSKEGON, MI 49442
(You must provide your teacher/counselor with a stamped envelope for this purpose)
DEADLINE: This application with all relevant information must be post-marked/received by APRIL 1
Applications received after this date will not be considered.
PART 1
Name:
Address:
Last
First
City
Contact
Information:
Home:
State
(
Zip
)
Cell:
Email:
Social Security Number:
XXX – XX -
(last four digits only)
High School
Name & City:
Graduation Date:
High School GPA
Official High School Transcript should be sent with this application.
Have you applied for a Performance-Based Scholarship
from any other department at Muskegon Community
College? (If yes, please name the department)
If successful, when would you like the award to begin:
Fall
Are you eligible for other scholarship(s) or aid?
(If yes, please list)
Middle
Street
Date Received
PART 2 – on next page must be completed
Yes
Yes
No
No
Winter
st
PERFORMANCE-BASED SCHOLARSHIP
ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION FORM – Part 2
1.
2.
A portfolio of your writing (along with completed recommendations forms, filled in by your high school
teacher and your counselor).
or
Please enclose a summary of your achievements pertinent to the performance area for which you
seek this scholarship.
Please enclose a typed, short essay of 300-500 words explaining why you are seeking an English/
Communications Performance-Based Scholarship. What are your interests, goals, unique skills?
Some Questions and Answers
1.
Do I qualify?
Yes, if the following criteria are met:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Your overall GPA is 2.0.
Your English/Communications GPA is 3.0.
Your performance in a given area of English/ Communications
can be demonstrated (e.g. creative writing, oral communication).
You have not previously been enrolled at Muskegon Community
College, except as a high school guest student.
You have two letters of recommendation from teachers in the
institution last attended: one in English, the other in your chosen
performance area
2.
What is special about this scholarship?
There is no other scholarship like this at MCC; this one is based on
performance in a particular area. It is for you if you have special
talents in writing or communication and you wish the opportunity to
develop those talents.
3.
What courses will I be expected to take?
You must take one course in the performance area each semester
while you are on scholarship. Other courses may be taken to fulfill
your own preferences or to meet graduation requirements.
4.
Is the scholarship renewable?
Yes. Providing that you maintain a 3.0 GPA in the performance area
and an overall 2.0 GPA, it is renewable up to 62 credits.
5.
What if I have already received other
scholarship or grant monies?
The amount of this scholarship varies but will not exceed the cost of
tuition when coordinated with other awards you may receive.
6.
How do I apply?
Complete the attached application form and submit it, prior to April 1,
to:
English/Communications Department
Muskegon Community College
221 S. Quarterline Road
Muskegon, MI 49442
7.
How soon can I expect a response to my
application?
You may expect a response by May 15.