MILE is designed to increase the leadership capacity, workforce skills, college enrollment and college comple on rate of men. We are seeking students who are commi ed to improving their lives and the lives of their families through higher educa on. Leadership Training: Three day training to develop cri cal life skills Mentor Program: Quarterly mentorship ac vi es Scholarship Award: At comple on of Leadership Training, students receive a $500 award. An addi onal $500 will be given upon successful comple on of the quarterly mentor workshops. Leadership workshops: June 4, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. June 18, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. July 16, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Gradua on: July 28, 2016 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Quarterly mentor mee ngs: October 15, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. January 28, 2017 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. May 13, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ApplicaƟons Available Online Now! Due Date: May 2, 2016 www.hartnell.edu/scholarships For ques ons or assistance please call: 831.755.6723 Application No. _______ For office use only MEN’S INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION (MILE) Scholarship Application DEADLINE May 2, 2016 Name: ___ Submit Completed Application Including: o o o Application One page personal statement One letter of recommendation- on letterhead Applications must be RECEIVED by May 2, 2016 (Documents must be one-sided, not back to back) Please Print (Black Ink Only) or Type First name: __________________ Date: _________ Drop off or mail completed application to: Hartnell College - Scholarship Office Attn: Ana Valles (MILE) 411 Central Ave Salinas, CA 93901 Website: www.hartnell.edu/scholarships Phone: (831) 755-6723 I CONTACT INFORMATION Last: __________________________________ MI: ____________ Hartnell Student ID # (if applicable) __________________ Last 4 digits of SSN#: ______________ Gender: Male _____ Female ____ Age: ___________ Address: _______________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: ________ Contact Phone Number: Primary ( _ _ _ ) _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ Alternate ( _ _ _ ) _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ Email (print clearly): __________________________________________________________________ Please make sure your contact information is CURRENT & LEGIBLE, as we will use these to notify you if you are selected as a recipient II PERSONAL STATEMENT Your personal statement represents 50% of your application score. This is one of the key components of how we select MILE scholars. Tell us about the following: (one separate page - minimum of 250 words 12pt font) • • • • Why this scholarship is important to you What are your educational goals Describe personal challenges & goals Describe financial challenges III ACADEMIC INFORMATION College Units Completed: __________ Units Enrolled: __________ Cumulative GPA: ________ Verified by Hartnell College Scholarship Office: ______________________________ REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the MILE Scholarship, students must be enrolled or show evidence of enrollment at Hartnell College in the 2016-2017 academic year prior to issuance of award. Students should have a minimum of 15 units of academics remaining at Hartnell. MILE Students are required to maintain a 2.5 G.P.A. and carry a minimum of 9 units each semester. If currently enrolled in high school, student must provide most recent high school transcripts. Hartnell transcripts will be obtained by the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office. A. OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION What is your major or area of study: _____________________________________________ Which college or university will you be attending in Fall 2016? ____________________________________ Do you receive any of the following assistance: Financial Aid Student _____ Tutorial Assistance _____ Learning Assistance _____ Check any of the following that apply to you: AB 540/Dreamer Student ___ First in family to go to college ___ Veteran ___ Learning Disability ___ Re-entry Student ___ Foster youth ___ ESL ___ Single Parent ___ Athlete ___ Community Involvement: Activity Description B. SCHOOLS ATTENDED If highest education level completed is high school, you must provide high school transcripts. If you have attended a college other than Hartnell Community College, you must provide transcripts. Name City/State/Country Dates of Attendance Middle School ___________________________ _______________________ _________________ High School ___________________________ _______________________ _________________ College(s) ___________________________ _______________________ _________________ ___________________________ ________________________ _________________ IV REFERENCES List two people who have knowledge of your academic promise, character, and responsibility. Please note: This is in addition to the required letter of recommendation. Name & Address Position/Title Phone Email 1. _________________________ ________________ __________________ __________________________ 2. _________________________ ________________ __________________ __________________________ V Employment EXPERIENCE Are you employed? Work History ______ Unemployed ______ Full time Employer ______ part Time Position/Title Dates 1. ___________________________________ ____________________________ __________________ 2. ___________________________________ _____________________________ __________________ 3. ___________________________________ _____________________________ __________________ VI LETTER OF RECOMENDATION Please provide one letter of recommendation from employer, teacher/professor, or other professional. Letter must be printed on official letter head, signed and dated with signer’s contact information. VII READ AND SIGN I, the undersigned, verify that I am the sole author of this application and that all statements herein are true and factual to the best of my knowledge. By submitting this application, I understand the required participation and commitment to the MILE Scholarship/Program. • • • Complete MILE Leadership Training, attend all 3 days: June 4, June 18, and July 16 Participate in quarterly MILE mentor meetings for one full year. Provide a well written thank you letter Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________ For assistance with this application Contact: Ana Valles, (831)755-6811 Applicants will be notified of their application status by May 20th, 2016