American Association of University Women
La Mesa - El Cajon Branch
Scholarship
2016-2017
DUE DATE: Friday, April 7, 2017
AWARDS: 7 awards of $1,000 each
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Must be enrolled in at least 12 units for the Fall 2017 semester.
Must have completed 12 semester units at Cuyamaca College or other college
Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 Grade Point Average for college coursework
Scholarship is only open to women undergraduates
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the AAUW scholarship application online. Print it. Sign it. Then submit it to the
Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
Application must include your application statement, limited to 3 pages, double spaced
Application must include two letters of recommendation one from faculty and one personal
Application must include a current unofficial transcript from Cuyamaca College
Submit your complete application to the Cuyamaca College Scholarship Office
by
1:00 P.M. April 7, 2017
For more information, call the Cuyamaca College Scholarship Office: 619-660-4537
AAUW
Scholarship Application
Submit your application, your application statement,
two (2) letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts to the
Cuyamaca College Financial Aid & Scholarship Office (A300) by
1:00 P.M April 7, 2017
PART I
―
STUDENT INFORMATION: (Complete application online and printout)
M.I.
First Name
Last Name
Address
City
Primary Telephone Number
PART II
―
Student ID Number
State
E-mail Address
EDUCATION:
Do you have a college degree?
Yes
No
College/University
If yes, please provide the following information:
Type of degree/ area of
Study
Year
What is your major at Grossmont College?
Major
How many units are you taking this semester at Cuyamaca College?
How many units have you completed at any other accredited College?
Do you plan to transfer to a 4-year college or university? Yes
No
If yes, please provide the following information:
College/University
City
State
Year
Part III ― LETTERS of RECOMMENDATION:
Please include two letters of recommendation: One from faculty and one personal
Part IV ― APPLICATION STATEMENT:
This statement is one of the most important aspects of this application. Please write an essay, 3 page maximum,
double spaced, that includes the following information:
Educational Objectives (Certificate, Associates Degree, Transfer, Bachelor's, etc.)
Career Goals (Examples: Teacher, Engineer, Doctor, Journalist, etc.)
Awards and Honors You Have Received
Community Work or Activities (Past and Present)
Please explain how this scholarship will help you overcome the financial challenges you face as a student. Include your
situation involving: housing status, transportation, and employment.
Recommendation: Review your Application Statement for legibility, grammar, spelling, punctuation, quality, and completeness. This
document must be double-spaced.
PART V – COMMITMENT TO ATTEND and SPEAK AT AAUW GENERAL MEETING
Part of completing the scholarship process is agreeing to speak to our general membership at a future meeting. The Branch
members are looking forward to meeting you and hearing your future goals and how this award has benefited your educational
pursuit. You may speak at a future designated meeting and have family and friends attend with you. Please initial this statement to
indicate your commitment. We will contact you to advise you of the future meeting dates.
____________________ (initials)
Certification and Authorization
All of the information in this application package is my own work and it is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event that
plagiarism is found to be a part of my application package, I will forfeit this award and repay the entire amount of the award disbursed. I authorize
the release of my scholarship application, transcripts, and letters of recommendation to the organization or individuals involved in the scholarship
selection process. If selected, I authorize the sponsor and Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District to use my name and scholarship
award information for publication. I understand and accept that the decision of the awards is final.
Student's Signature
Date: