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Fall 2008 Scholarship Application Requirements

REQUIRED FOR BOTH SCHOLARSHIPS
1) Completed and signed application.

2) Two Essays (one page maximum for each):
Essay #1: Describe how your activities outside the classroom (clubs, volunteer work, sports, employment, etc) contribute to achieving your educational and career goals.  
Essay #2: See below for essay #2 topic specific to each scholarship.

3) Letter of Recommendation:
Letter must be from a person who is not related to you. The same letter may be used for more than one scholarship.

4) Transcripts:
Current CCC transcript and transcripts for all other colleges attended. If you have fewer than 30 college credits, high school transcript required. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.

YOU MAY APPLY FOR ONE OR BOTH IF YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS

Scholarship Name & Criteria Essay #2 Topic Letters of Recommendation
Barnes
$800 total ($400/quarter for two quarters)

Students must:
-be or plan to be enrolled in 10 or more credits at CCC
-have a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA in high school or college
-be Washington state residents
Preference is given to students who:
-have volunteered or been involved in other ways in the community
-demonstrate financial need
-intend to complete a certificate program or 2-year degree
What does volunteerism mean to you? Should all citizens be required to volunteer? 1
Cascadia Community College Foundation
$800 total ($400/quarter for two quarters)

Students must:
-be or plan to be enrolled in 10 or more credits at CCC
-have a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA in high school or college
-be Washington state residents
Preference is given to students who:
-have overcome barriers in order to seek higher education
-are employed
-have volunteered or been involved in other ways in the community
-demonstrate financial need
Explain why you chose to attend a community college and why you selected Cascadia Community College. 1


Packets may be mailed to: Cascadia Community College Foundation
                                            18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
Or delivered in person to: Administrative Offices Receptionist, 2nd Level
                                            Cascadia Community College

Completed application packet must be received by 5:00 pm on October 13, 2008.


Nathaniel Jacob Allen Memorial Scholarship

$300 for one quarter

Students who came to Cascadia without having completed either an adult high school completion or GED are still eligible even if they have since received their adult high school completion or GED through Cascadia. Applications may be submitted each quarter.

Deadline: October 13 at 5:00 pm to the Cascadia Community College Foundation office (CC2-281E)

Eligibility:
Applicants must (1) have not received a high school diploma or GED upon entering CCC and (2) plan to pursue a professional or vocational certificate or an associates degree at CCC.

Fall 2008 Nathaniel Jacob Allen Memorial Scholarship Application

Grants
Complete Your Dream Grant
Students who encounter financial obstacles that may jeopardize their ability to complete 10 or fewer credits to graduate from Cascadia Community College may apply for the Complete Your Dream Grant. Completed applications must be turned in to the Kodiak Corner front desk.

Eligibility: Applicants must (1) have 10 or fewer credits remaining to complete an AA degree or certificate, (2) be graduating from Cascadia Community College at the end of the quarter for which assistance is requested, (3) have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA, and (4) be a Washington State resident. A student may apply for this award only once.

2008-09 Complete Your Dream Grant Application

Students in Technology Grant
Students who are enrolled in a technology class at Cascadia Community College may apply for a Students in Technology Grant. Completed applications accompanied by the required letter of recommendation must be turned in to the Cascadia Community College Foundation office (CC1-281E).

Eligibility:
Applicants must (1) be enrolled at CCC, (2) be enrolled in a technology course, and (3) use the grant money to pay for texts or recommended books and/or computer lab fees and supplies. Preference is given to students committed to a career in the field of internet and/or web technology, with demonstrated financial need, and/or applying for the grant for the first time. One letter of recommendation from the Cascadia faculty teaching the student's technology course is required.

2008-09 Students In Technology Grant Application

Richart Student Support Fund
Loans

Students with demonstrated financial need may request short-term loans from the Richart Student Support Fund when their financial aid or loan payouts will not be received in time to pay for tuition, books and/or materials.

Short-term loan requests are considered by the Foundation year round on a case-by-case basis. Students should contact Foundation staff at 425-352-8248 or foundation@cascadia.edu for more information.

Grants
The Richart Fund also provides small grants to students experiencing serious and/or emergent needs that could hinder or interrupt their education. Requests for small grants are considered by the Foundation year round on a case-by-case basis.

Only students referred by a faculty member or Student Financial Services staff will be considered for loans or grants. For more information please contact the Foundation staff at 425-352-8248 or foundation@cascadia.edu.


For more information on financial assistance at Cascadia Community College, please visit Student Financial Services.





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