Chabot College
Scholarship Application
2016
Dear Scholarship Applicant,
Thank You for participating in 2016 Chabot College Scholarship Program. We
are excited for the opportunity to reward our outstanding students and provide
financial assistance in furthering your education. This year Chabot College will
award over $50,000 in scholarships to deserving students for their outstanding
academic achievement, leadership, community service, and perseverance. Please
carefully review all rules, deadlines, procedures listed below. Any applications that
are late or incomplete will not be considered.
General Rules and Requirements
 Completed 5 Units as of Fall 2015
 Minimum 2.0 GPA
 Application and letters of reference must be typed.
 Responses to essays must be typed using this application form. Attached essays will
not be accepted.
 You may apply for multiple scholarships on a single application.
 Unless otherwise noted, scholarships are for educational expenses
for the 2015-2016 academic year and will be paid upon proof of
enrollment for the F*all 2016 semester.
Please note that certain scholarships may have additional
and/or different requirements
All applications must be submitted by March 25, 2016
4:00pm at the Student Life office,
Student Center (Building 2300), room 2355
Thank you again for applying and we wish you the best of luck. If you have any
questions please contact the Student Life office in the Student Center (Building
2300) room 2355, emailing us at life@chabotcollege.edu, by phone 510/723-2685.
Chabot College Scholarship List
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must be attending Chabot College or entering a Four-Year
College/University for the 2016 – 2017 academic year. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 5
semester units (as of Fall 2015) at Chabot College and be currently enrolled at Chabot College for the Spring
2016 Semester. Please note that some scholarships may require additional information and/or a different
personal statement from the applicant. Students may apply for more than one scholarship.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Received by FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016 at 4:00pm
In the Student Life Office, 2355
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
SELECTION PROCESS: The scholarship committee will carefully review all applications and select the
recipients. For further information, or to receive this application in an alternative format, please contact
the Student Life Office, at 510/723-2685 or via email: life@chabotcollege.edu.
Last Name:
First Name:
Home Address:
State:
W#:
City:
Zip Code:
Home Telephone: (
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Alternate (cell) phone number: (
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Email Address:
Continuing at Chabot Fall 2016
Units completed as of Fall 2015:
Intend to Transefer Fall 2016
Units currently enrolled in for Spring 2016:
G.P.A from Transcript:
Please attach the following documents to this Application:
1.
2.
Transcript (unofficial is accepted).
One letter of recommendation. This may come from a teacher, counselor, school administrator,
employer, mentor, etc. from who has known you for at least one year. Be aware that the person
who recommends you will be contacted.
3.
Additional documents required for specific scholarships (additional letters of
recommendation, financial aid documentation, proof of military status, etc.).
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Please complete the following information on the person providing the letter of recommendation:
Name of recommender:
Position:
School or Organization:
Number of years known:
Address:
State:
City:
Zip Code:
Daytime phone: (
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Email:
Ext.
Evening Phone: (
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Best time to be reached:
NOTE: Incomplete applications may be rejected
(Please include your W # on top of every page submitted)
Format: 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins.
ALL OF THE REQUIRED MATERIALS MUST BE
RECEIVED BY MARCH 25 2016 TO THE ADDRESS
BELOW:
Chabot College Student Life office
c/o Scholarship 2016
25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
I hereby submit my Chabot College Scholarship application for consideration. I certify that all information
provided in my scholarship application packet is true and factual to the best of my knowledge. I certify that any
funds received will be used solely for educational purposes and expenses, including books and supplies. I
understand that incomplete or late packets and/or inaccurate information may disqualify my entire application for
this scholarship, and I authorize Chabot College to verify that all data is documented. I agree to send a thank
you letter to the scholarship sponsor and provide a copy of my letter to the Student Life office.
Signed:
Date
 Awardees will be notified by late April.
 Awardees must attend the reception to be held in their honor on Saturday, May 14, 2016.
 Awardees will receive their scholarships upon proof of registration in college for Fall 2016
quarter/semester. An estimate time for Chabot College students will receive their scholarship in
mid-September.
 Any holds placed on an applicant’s record for payment owed to Chabot College must be resolved
before student can receive a monetary scholarship or award or the scholarship amount will be
applied towards repayment of debt.
Chabot College Scholarship Application
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CHABOT COLLEGE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
Instructions:
- To apply for a Chabot College Endowed Scholarship, please complete the two essay questions on the
following page.
- Please attach any additional documents required for any of the specific scholarships listed below.
- Based on the information you have provided, you will automatically be considered for all scholarships for
which you are eligible.
OSHER SCHOLARSHIPS - 12 @ $1,000 EACH
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Must be a Chabot College student, with 24 degree applicable units by the beginning of the Fall 2015 semester.
Must be eligible to receive the Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waiver for the 2015 – 2016
Must have applied for a FAFSA or the CA Dream Act application for the 2015 – 2016 school year and demonstrate financial
need. Please visit www.fafsa.gov to apply for financial aid if you have not already done so.
Student must meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards, with a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.
Must be enrolled in at least 6 units during all terms in which the award remains active.
Disbursement of award will take place at the beginning of the semester when enrollment status and SAP are reviewed.
Award is non-transferable (can only be used for enrollment while at Chabot College).
Awards will be adjusted based on enrolled status:
Full-time (12 or more units per term) = up to $500/semester. Three-quarter-time (9 - 11.99 units per term) = up to $375/
semester. Half-time (6 - 8.99 units per term) = up to $250/semester
FRESH & NATURAL – 4 @ $500
This scholarship is to recognize four students who will be transferring to a 4-year college, who have exhibited leadership
and a commitment to volunteerism in college or community activities. Applicants must be a student in good standing and have a
cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
BOOK STORE SCHOLARSHIP: - 5 @ $500 & 10 @ $500 STORE CREDIT
This scholarship is to recognize 15 continuing students who have exhibited leadership and a commitment to volunteerism in college
or community activities. Applicants must be a student in good standing, and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
or higher at Chabot College.
MARYLOU CISNEROS MEMORIAL VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP – 1 @ $500
This scholarship was created to honor the memory of MaryLou Cisneros, Chabot College Veterans Specialist. The purpose of the fund
is to help a veteran or active member from a branch of the United States Armed Forces continue their educational pursuits. This
scholarship application will be distributed with the Chabot College ASCC Scholarship packet in the Spring and will adhere to their
deadline dates and criteria for submission. The $500 scholarship will be awarded at the Chabot College Annual scholarship Awards
Ceremony in May.
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Honorably discharged veteran or active member of the U.S. Armed Forces
Minimum GPA of 2.50
Currently enrolled in at least 6 units at Chabot College at the time of the application
Have never received this award in the past
Items to include with scholarship packet:
1.
Two letters of recommendation (typed or word processed)
Chabot College Scholarship List
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Chabot College Endowed Scholarship Essay Questions
1.
Leadership and Community Service Activities- List all of your leadership, services, and/or other
co-curricular activities in the last year as well as the estimated number of hours. (800 character limit)
2.
Essay - Discuss your future goals and how an education will help you achieve them?(1500 character limit)
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ZERMEÑO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP- 1 @ $500
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a Latina student who is committed to the community, to education, and to family.
This scholarship remembers Maria del Rocío Zermeño Cárdenas, who went from a ten-year old poor Mexican immigrant in 1964, to
one of the Women of the Year in Salinas, California in 1988. She was the sister of J. Francisco Zermeño C., profesor de español en
Chabot College. The Zermeño family believes in and maintains a true commitment to community, education, and family.
• For transferring students, a $500 check will be sent to the institution the student is transferring to, to be credited to the student’s
financial account.
• Continuing Chabot Students will receive a $250 Chabot College Bookstore gift card for textbook purchases at the Bookstore and
$250 credit to your Chabot account. (If you have a BOG fee waiver you will receive a check instead of a credit to your account.)
• Applicants must be a PUENTE participant in good standing, have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better,
and completed all steps under “Procedures for Application”.
Zermeño Family Scholarship Essay Questions:
1.
How does your experience in high school and at Chabot College reflect a personal interest in community, education and
family? (800 character limit)
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In your opinion, how are community, education and family related? (800 character limit)
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Essay Questions: Zermeno Family Scholarship (Continued)
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How would you help a Latina student be successful? (1200 character limit)
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What can you add about yourself that would assist the committee in choosing you for this scholarship? (1200 character limit)
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CHABOT COLLEGE CLASSIFIED SENATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 1 @ $500
This award, in this amount of $500, is to acknowledge the work and contribution made by Student Assistants at Chabot College.
Only currently working Student Assistants may apply.
Criteria requirements:
• Minimum of 2.5 GPA
• Currently working as a Student Assistant on campus
• Two reference letters; one from the person for whom you work, one from a person of your choice.
Chabot College Classified Senate Scholarship Additional Essay:
1.
“What working at Chabot College means to me, and what I have learned from this work experience.”(1500 character limit)
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Melinda Matsuda EOPS AWARD - 2 @ $400.00 EACH
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize two EOPS students who are first generation college students and have overcome life’s
obstacles to accomplish their educational goals.
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Applicants must be current EOPS students in good standing, have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or
higher, and completed all steps in the application process. One scholarship will be given to a student who is graduating
and/or transferring, and another to a continuing student.
Melinda Matsuda Award Essay Questions:
1.
How has EOPS and/or CARE helped you achieve your educational goals? (800 character limit)
2.
What can you add about yourself that would assist the committee in choosing you for this scholarship? (800 character limit)
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Melinda Matsuda STRIVING BLACK BROTHERS COALITION AWARD – 2 @ $400.00
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The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize two Striving Black Brothers who have overcome the odds to accomplish their
educational goals.
Applicants must be current SBBC students in good standing, have a Fall semester grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
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and completed all steps in the application process. One scholarship will be given to a student who is graduating and/or
transferring, and one to a continuing student.
SBBC Award Additional Essay Questions:
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How has Striving Black Brothers helped you achieve your educational goals? (800 character limit)
2.
What can you add about yourself that would assist the committee in choosing you for this scholarship? (800 character limit)
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Student Senate of Chabot College Scholarships
The Student Senate is so proud to provide $30,000 worth of scholarships to Chabot College’s Student Body this Spring 2016 semester.
Student Senate Scholarships will be awarded as follows:
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To be eligible for a Student Senate of Chabot College Scholarship. Each applicant mut
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Have a cumulative GPA above 3.0 at Chabot College
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Attach 1 letter of recommendation from any professional at Chabot College (professor, administrator, counselor, etc.)
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Complete teh Student Senate Scholarship Essay on the following page.
There will be a total of 29 scholarships.
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28 scholarships are each worth $1000 - “Outstanding Chabot College Student”
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1 scholarship will be worth $2000 - “Most Outstanding Chabot College Student” - The winner of this scholarship
will be selected from the total pool of applicants based on the strength of their application.
We are eternally grateful for this opportunity to publicly serve Chabot College and wish all Chabot students the best of luck in their
endeavors.
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Student Senate Scholarship Essay:
Write a letter to a future Chabot College Student. Describe how you have thrived at Chabot College. Give them advice about how they
can overcome challenges and make the most of their time at Chabot College. (3000 character maximum)
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