La’akea Sky Smith Sustainability
Nonendowed Scholarship Application
La’akea Sky Smith
La’akea Sky Smith enrolled in Cabrillo College in 2008 and was part of
Cabrillo’s Honors Program and served as president of the Cabrillo College
Sustainability Council. Sky was an active and passionate environmentalist
who made great strides to encourage Cabrillo College to implement
sustainable practices. Sky transferred to UC Berkeley, into the College of
Natural Resources, in fall 2013. On September 8, 2013, Sky Smith, at the age
of 23, passed away as result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
The La’akea Sky Smith Sustainability Nonendowed Scholarship has been
established to honor Sky’s memory and his contribution to sustainability at
Cabrillo College.
La’akea Sky Smith Sustainability Nonendowed Scholarship Criteria:
1. Cabrillo College student who is active in the Sustainability Council, working both to keep it
a viable club at Cabrillo and to keep moving Cabrillo College to 100% sustainable practices
and zero waste
2. Prefer to award a student who plans to transfer to a 4-year college declaring a major in
environmental science or sustainability/ecology field
3. Minimum scholarship award is $500, up to $1,000.
4. Selection by the Cabrillo College Sustainability Council Faculty Advisor
Application Checklist
A complete Scholarship Application must include:
 Signed Scholarship Application plus
 One page Student Statement regarding your academic objectives, goals,
and aspirations.
The one-page Student Statement must include the following:
1. What has shaped you as a person?
2. Why do you want to attend college?
3. What are your educational and career goals?
4. Include special circumstances or unusual hardships
5. How do you envision making a contribution to society after you complete
your education?
 Submit to:
Cabrillo College, Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
6500 Soquel Drive, Building 100
Aptos, CA 95003
All documents must be submitted by 12:00 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2016.
La’akea Sky Smith Sustainability
Nonendowed Scholarship Application
A complete Scholarship Application must include:
 Signed Scholarship Application plus
 One page Student Statement regarding your academic objectives, goals, and aspirations.
The one-page Student Statement must include the following:
1. What has shaped you as a person?
2. Why do you want to attend college?
3. What are your educational and career goals?
4. Include special circumstances or unusual hardships
5. How do you envision making a contribution to society after you complete your education?
 Submit to:
Cabrillo College, Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
6500 Soquel Drive, Building 100
Aptos, CA 95003
All documents must be submitted by 12:00 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2016.
Applicant Information
Full Name:
Last
First
M.I.
Address:
Street
City
State
Phone:
Email Address:
Date of Birth:
Student ID# OR
Social Security #:
Zip Code
Educational Experience & Goals
High School:
City:
High School
Graduation Date:
GPA:
What field of study
do you wish to
pursue at Cabrillo?
What, if any,
Certificate Program
at Cabrillo do you
wish to explore/are
you exploring?
If applicable:
Cabrillo Degree
Objective(s):
Associate’s Degree in:
And/Or
Transfer
I plan on transferring to:
(Name of four-year institution to which you will transfer)
If applicable:
Transfer/Higher
Education Degree
Objectives:
Bachelor’s Degree in:
Master’s Degree in:
Doctorate in:
La’akea Sky Smith Sustainability
Nonendowed Scholarship Application
Activity
Award/Recognition
Employment, Extracurricular Activities & Community Involvement
Date(s) of Participation
Academic/Community Honors & Recognition
Given by
Date Received
Disclaimer & Signature
I/We certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my/our knowledge. If this application leads to an award, I understand that
false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my disqualification. I/We also authorize the Cabrillo College Financial
Aid & Scholarships Office to release the information in this application to the Scholarship Review Committee and any other organization or its
representatives to determine eligibility. The data contained herein shall remain confidential. I understand that if selected as a recipient, my
name and likeness may be used in publicity regarding the scholarship.
Student Signature:
Date:
Parent Signature:
Date:
Application Checklist
A complete Scholarship Application must include:
 Signed Scholarship Application plus
 One page Student Statement regarding your academic objectives, goals, and aspirations.
The one-page Student Statement must include the following:
1. What has shaped you as a person?
2. Why do you want to attend college?
3. What are your educational and career goals?
4. Include special circumstances or unusual hardships
5. How do you envision making a contribution to your society after you complete your education?
 Submit to:
Cabrillo College, Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
6500 Soquel Drive, Building 100
Aptos, CA 95003
All documents must be submitted by 12:00 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2016.