TRI-CITY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY 2011-2012 NURSING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12 NOON, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 Return application package to: MiraCosta College Scholarship Office Bldg. 3000 One Barnard Drive Oceanside, CA 92056 (760) 795-6751 Application package Checklist: Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary scholarship application Letter of Recommendation from an Instructor Personal Essay MiraCosta College Foundation 2010 Scholarship Application Personal Statement TRI-CITY HOPSITAL AUXILIARY 2011-2012 NURSING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12:00 NOON, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 Last Name _________________________________ First ____________________ Major: _________________________________ MiraCosta ID#______________ The Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Committee has established the following Eligibility Criteria and Structure as the basis for Nursing scholarship candidates. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. MiraCosta College Nursing student Must be a resident of Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos or Vista Minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrates motivation, determination and financial need Must include a Letter of Recommendation from an Instructor Must include a Personal Essay Must complete and attach a MiraCosta College Foundation Fall 2010 Scholarships application and Personal Statement STRUCTURE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP Scholarships will be awarded to nursing students attending an accredited college Scholarships range from $1,000 to $1,500 per academic year The scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, lab fees, uniforms, childcare, transportation, or computer accessories The scholarship is not automatically renewable, recipients must reapply each year Scholarships are not awarded to those working towards a Master’s degree Recipient will be notified by letter of their scholarship award with disbursement details Scholarships are granted regardless of gender, race, color, creed, or disability The Auxiliary will be notified by the recipient’s school if the student awarded a scholarship discontinues or fails the nursing program. PERSONAL ESSAY Attach a one-page, typed, double spaced essay with your name and MiraCosta student ID# at the top of the page. Include in the essay your career goals, background information, motivation, determination, and financial need. Return application package to: MiraCosta College Scholarship Office, Bldg. 3000, One Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056. Questions, contact the Scholarship office at (760) 795-6751, or ddanielewicz@miracosta.edu. I hereby authorize the release of this information to the Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary, donors, and MiraCosta College. If awarded a scholarship, you have my permission to release this information to the media and donors. Signature: ____________________________________ Dated:__________________ Revised 12/3/10