MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
HONORS PROGRAM
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS
For the 2014-2015 academic year
If 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 Chancellor’s Reception in the afternoon of April 28, 2014.
Applications are due to the College Honors Faculty Co-Director's Office,
EST103, by Monday, February 24, 2014 at 5 p.m.
* One letter of recommendation must be from one of your college professors. All letters must be current
and dated during the month of February of 2014. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP
Who may apply? – only 4th 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
2014-2015 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 attend the Chancellor’s Reception in the afternoon of April 28, 2014.
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Who may apply? – 4th 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 2014-2015 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 in the afternoon of April 28, 2014.
MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
HONORS PROGRAM
Honors Program
2626 E. Pecos Road
Chandler, AZ 85225
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
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Applications are due in the College Honors Faculty Co-Director's Office, EST103, by Monday, February 24, 2014 at 5 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
cumulative GPA is ____________. Total credit hours earned to date from transcript _________
I plan to enroll in _______ credit hours at Chandler-Gilbert Community College for the fall
semester. My major is ___________________________________________
I am seeking a(n): (please check)
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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
___Female
Marital Status: ___Married
___Single
___Divorced
Ethnic Background:
___Caucasian
___Native American
___Asian or Pacific Islander
___Hispanic
___Widowed
___African American
___Other
You may answer the following questions on additional pages if necessary.
Applications are due in the College Honors Faculty Co-Director's Office, EST103, by Monday, February 24, 2014 at 5 p.m.
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.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
List any honors, special recognition, scholarships or awards you have received:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
List any community and volunteer service completed in high school or college:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Are you presently employed?
_____Full-time
Yes
_____Part-time
No
_____Work-study
Summarize your work experience:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Briefly state your financial need:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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 in the afternoon of April 28, 2014.
Student’s Signature______________________________ Date_______________________