For the 2015-2016 academic year
I f you are interested in applying for any of the following scholarships, complete the
Scholarship Application Form and submit it with two letters of recommendation* plus an unofficial copy of your college transcript . You may use the same form to apply for more than one scholarship. A committee of CGCC faculty will determine the scholarship recipients based on merit, presentation, content, and quality of the submitted applications. Award recipients must attend the Ch ancellor’s Reception Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Rio Salado Conference Center from 2:00-4:00 p .
m.
Applications are due to the Honors Office at the Coyote Center by Thursday,
February 26, 2015 at 3 p.m.
* One letter of recommendation must be from one of your college instructors. If possible, include a letter from one of your Honors instructors. All letters must be current and dated during the month of February of
2015. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
Who may apply? – only 4 th semester Presidents’ Scholars who will enroll again next year as an Honors
Achievement Student at CGCC and all current Honors Achievement Students are eligible to apply for this award.
The Chancellor's Scholarship is offered to one student at each college annually to acknowledge and reward students who demonstrate the very highest academic achievement and service. It covers in-county tuition for two semesters for the amount equal to 18 credit hours and the fees for those credits for which the student is enrolled. In addition, the scholarship includes a cash award of $250 for books and supplies each semester. To be eligible, you must be a current full-time CGCC Honors student, must plan to enroll on a full-time basis at CGCC for the entire
2015-2016 academic year, and must maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Award recipients must participate in the
Honors Program and comply with all program requirements while they are receiving the scholarship. Award recipients must at tend the Chancellor’s Reception Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Rio Salado Conference Center from
2:00-4 p.
m.
Who may apply?
– 4 th semester Presidents’ Scholars who will enroll again next year as an Honors
Achievement Student at CGCC and all current Honors Achievement Students are eligible to apply for this award.
Foundation Scholarships are presented to reward and encourage highly motivated, academically gifted students. This scholarship is a cash award, which may be presented to several students, and may vary in amounts up to $500 dollars per student for one semester. To be eligible, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and plan to enroll at CGCC during the 2015-2016 academic year. Award recipients must participate in the
Honors Program and comply with all program requirements while they are receiving the scholarship. Award recipients must attend the Chancellor’s Reception Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Rio Salado Conference Center from
2:00-4 p.
m.

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
HONORS PROGRAM
Honors Program
2626 E. Pecos Road
Chandler, AZ 85225
2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
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Applications are due to the Honors Office at the Coyote Center by Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 3 p.m.
Name___________________________________________ Phone_______________________
Address_________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________
Student ID #__________________ Maricopa E-mail __________________________________
List the scholarships for which you are applying (in order of your preference): Chancellor’s or
Foundation or both
1) ___________________________________
2) ___________________________________
I am currently enrolled at Chandler-Gilbert Community College for _______ credit hours. My
MCCCD cumulative GPA is ____________. Total MCCCD credit hours earned to date from transcript _________
I plan to enroll in _______ credit hours at Chandler-Gilbert Community College for the fall 2015 semester. I plan to enroll in _______ credit hours at Chandler-Gilbert Community College for the spring 2016 semester. My major is ___________________________________________.
I am seeking a(n): (please check)
 Associate of Arts Degree
 Associate in General Studies


Associate in Applied Science Degree
Certificate of Completion
 Other____________________________________
The following information is requested for statistical use only.
Gender: ___Male
Marital Status: ___Married
Ethnic Background:
___Female
___Single ___Divorced ___Widowed
___Caucasian ___Asian or Pacific Islander ___African American
___Native American ___Hispanic ___Other

Applications are due to the Honors Office at the Coyote Center by Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 3 p.m.
(1) Please indicate why you should receive a scholarship (other than financial need) and cite any other information that shows how you meet the criteria for your specific scholarship. In addition, please describe your career goals. Explain why you are a good candidate for this award.
(2) List any honors, special recognitions, scholarship, or awards you have received.
(3) List any community and volunteer service completed in college. You may also include service performed at the high school level.
(4) Choose one recent Honors project and discuss how it is representative of a quality Honors project.
(5) Are you presently employed? Yes No
_____Full-time _____Part-time _____Work-study
(6) Summarize your work experience.
(7) Briefly state your financial need, if any.
I certify that the above information is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the Maricopa Community Colleges Honors Program access to my records. I have attached two current letters of recommendation with my unofficial transcript. If selected, I will attend the Chancellor’s Reception Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Rio Salado Conference Center from 2:00-4 p.
m .
Student’s Signature______________________________ Date_______________________