Transcript Application Workshop

Success is a journey.
A scholarship is a sum of money awarded to a student in order to help her further
her education.
Scholarship money can come from many different sources. The scholarships
offered at EVC come from campus clubs, Associated Students, and private donors.
All of the scholarships offered at EVC have specific eligibility criteria that must be
met in order for your application to be considered.
With a just a little effort you can apply for (and possibly win) money to help make
your college dreams a little more affordable.
Success is a journey.
Before starting the application you should decide which scholarships you want to apply to.
Pay close attention to the specific criteria for each scholarship. You should only apply to the
scholarships for which you meet all the criteria.
2015-2016 Evergreen Valley College Scholarships
Spring 2015
EVC
Enrollment
(minimum)
Fall 2015
Enrollment
(minimum)
Essay
Topic
(see
below) Additional Requirements
12
12 at EVC
2
2
Be an active AFFIRM student
Scholarship Name
Amount
Major
Min
GPA
Academic Excellence
$325 (2)
Any
3.5
Completed EVC
Units
(minimum)
3 semesters or
30 units
AFFIRM Continuing Student $250
Any
2.5
12
9
AFFIRM Transfer Student
Any
3
24
9
9 at EVC
9 at a 4-year
university
2
Be an active AFFIRM student
12
12 at EVC or a
4-year university 2
Be a current ASPIRE student
9
9 at EVC
NA
$250
American Pacific American
Association
$500
Any
3.0
Arpita Mishra Memorial
$300
Any
3.0
12
6 in CIT, CIS or
BIS, EDIT or LIB
3
ASPIRE
$300 (2)
Any
3.0
9
9
9 at EVC or a
4-year university 2
Aviles Family
$1,000
Any
2.0
Any
6
6 at EVC
1
Be a current ASPIRE student
Be a Single Head-of-Household
student, born outside of the US
and its territories, AND a English is
the second language
Page 1 – Personal Identification
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Your application must be typed. No handwritten applications will be accepted.
Type in your name (use the name you go by), student ID, address and phone number.
You must have a valid email address. All communication about scholarships is done via
email.
Page 1 – Scholarships
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You can apply for up to 15 different scholarships on one application. Please type the
entire name of each scholarship you are applying for.
Page 2 – Personal Information
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Be sure to answer all 12 questions.
This is your opportunity to tell the selection committee about you. You want to really sell
yourself. The selection committee takes all of this information into consideration when
reviewing applications.
Success is a journey.
The essay is the most important part of your scholarship application. The essay is
what sets you apart from all of the other applicants.
Follow these steps to a great essay:
Step 1…Read the topic
Step 2…Review essay requirements
Step 3…Brainstorm
Step 4…Create an outline
Step 5…Write a rough draft
Step 6 …Proofread your essay
Step 7…Ask someone else to review your essay
Success is a journey.
Step 1…Determine which essay topic is required for each scholarship
This is the subject of your essay. Most of the topics are specific and it is
important that you stick to it. This is not the opportunity to write whatever you
want to write. The selection committee wants to know if you are able to follow
instructions.
Step 2…Review essay requirements
Unless otherwise specified your essays must be:
• 1-2 pages typed
• Double-spaced
• 1 or 1.25 inch margins
• Times New Roman or Arial font
• 10, 11, or 12 font-size
• Label each essay with your name and the name of the scholarship(s)
The selection committee may downgrade your essay score if your essay does
not meet the formatting requirements.
Success is a journey.
Step 3…Brainstorm
Before you start writing your essay, think about what you want to write in regards
to the topic. Write down all your thoughts. There is no wrong way to brainstorm,
just get your thoughts down.
Step 4…Create an outline
The purpose of the outline is to keep you focused while writing your essay so
that you don’t go off topic. This is your chance to organize your brainstorming
thoughts so that they make sense and flow nicely.
Step 5…Write a rough draft
Use your outline and begin filling in the different sections. Your first draft should
be a starting point. It doesn’t need to have perfect grammar. Writing a rough draft
can help reduce your anxiety because you know it’s not the final product.
Success is a journey.
Step 6…Proofread & revise your essay
Work on your essay until you get to your final draft. It make take you 10 drafts -that’s okay!
Step 7…Ask someone to review your essay
Ask friends and family to give you feedback. It always helps to have fresh eyes
look at the essay. And then when you have that final draft in your hand, check
the requirements. Make sure that your essay meets everything that is required.
Include only 1 copy of each essay you write. You can use the
same essay for multiple scholarships.
DO NOT INCLUDE COPIES.
Success is a journey.
For your letters of recommendation you can ask your references to either:
• Write an original recommendation letter OR
• Use the form provided on the EVC Scholarships website
Tips:
• Ask early! The person writing your recommendation is doing you a favor. Try
your hardest to be considerate of their schedule.
• Be well prepared. Provide any necessary information that may be useful to the
person writing your recommendation.
• Ask someone who is familiar with your abilities, skills and academic
performance.
• Make sure you refer back to the scholarship description for the people you can
ask to write your recommendation. It is never ok to ask a fellow student to give
you a recommendation.
Success is a journey.
Attach at least 2, but no more than 3, recommendations.
• You can attach letters or use the Recommendation Form.
• Recommendations should come from EVC instructors,
counselors, advisors of any academic program you participate in,
or members of the community than can speak highly of you.
• Do not attach duplicate copies of the same letter (or form).
Success is a journey.
Attach a copy of your most recent EVC (and/or SJCC) that shows
your GPA.
Many scholarships have additional requirements and may require
additional documentation such as:
• Proof of participation in certain events
• Proof of membership to certain clubs or programs
Success is a journey.
• Winners for each scholarship are decided by at least 2 different and anonymous
readers.
• Using a scoring sheet and a rubric, each scholarship application is scored and
the total score determines the winner. In the case of a tie a 3rd reader will break
the tie.
• Your application is scored based on the following
• Quality of your essay
• 5-point scoring system
• Quality of your recommendation letters
• Whether or not you meet all of the scholarship criteria.
• Bonus points may be given for overall neatness of your entire scholarship
application.
Success is a journey.
• You must meet the Fall 2015 enrollment requirements exactly as they are
published in the scholarship listing. If you do not meet the enrollment
requirements exactly, you forfeit the scholarship.
• If you have any outstanding fees at either Evergreen Valley College or San Jose
City College, the amount outstanding will be deducted before the check is
disbursed.
• Scholarships for continuing EVC students will be disbursed via the myEVCcard
during the Fall 2015 semester.
• Scholarships for students transferring to a 4-year university will be sent directly
to the transferring university after proof of enrollment has been provided by the
student. That university will then disburse the scholarship according to their
policies and procedures.
Success is a journey.
Success is a journey.