TYPE OR PRINT IN BLACK INK ONLY
Submit application by 5pm, Monday,
April 15, 2015 to:
Ana Rodriguez, Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 831-479-6550
“Mija’s Love” Scholarship Application
"Mija’s Love” Scholarship was established by two retired teachers and a Cabrillo College alum, in hopes that high school girls
(especially Hispanic girls) are inspired to further their education and attend Cabrillo College. Mija is the Spanish abbreviation
of Mi Hija, or my daughter. Mija is a loving term parent’s use for their daughters. “Mija’s Love” honors the special relationship
that many Hispanic parents have with their daughters, and the hopes, dreams, and plans they have for them.
“Mija’s Love” Nonendowed Scholarship will be awarded to two students. The scholarship award is $2,000 per student which
will be allocated over four semesters as long as the recipients continue to meet the criteria.
Terms and Conditions
The following describes the selection criteria for the scholarship:
1. Student must be playing softball in their senior year at Pajaro Valley High School or Watsonville High School and
must complete the entire season (unless there has been an injury that did not allow student to complete the season).
2. Student must complete application and write a short essay: “W hy do you want to attend Cabrillo College?”
3. Student must graduate from High School.
4. Student must have a 2.0 GPA
5. Student must be enrolled in 12 units each semester at Cabrillo College
6. Student must maintain a 2.0 GPA and enroll in 12 units to be allocated their $500 scholarship award each semester
for four semesters
7. Selection by Cabrillo College High School Scholarship Committee
Timing and Disbursement:
April 15: Students must submit an application and materials to Ana Rodriguez, Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
May: Scholarship recipients will be notified if they are selected for the scholarship
August: Scholarship recipients will receive scholarship funds upon enrollment and meeting criteria
Applicant Information
Full Name:
Student ID:
Last
First
M.I.
Address:
Street
Phone:
Email
Address:
City
State
Zip Code
Date of Birth:
Will you be the first in your family to attend college?
Yes
No
Additional Documents to Submit with Application
Transcripts:
Please submit unofficial high school transcripts with your application
Essay:
Please attach a one page document describing the following:
1. Why do you want to attend Cabrillo College?
Disclaimer & Signature
I/We certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my/our knowledge. I/We also authorize the Cabrillo College Scholarships
Office to release the information in this application, including financial aid, grades, and transfer information to the Scholarship Review
Committee and any other organization or its representatives to determine eligibility. The data contained herein shall remain confidential. 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 understand that if selected as a recipient, my name and likeness may be used in publicity regarding the scholarship.
Student Signature:
Parent Signature:
(Dependent Students Only)
Date:
Date:
Application Checklist – a complete application includes:
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Signed Scholarship Application
High School Transcripts (unofficial)
One page essay
Submit to:
Cabrillo College
Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
6500 Soquel Drive, Building 100
Aptos, CA 95003
Application Due: April 15, 2015 at 5pm