Retiree Network Scholarship
2016-2017
Fall 2017 Application Deadline: March 17, 2017 1:00 P.M.
AWARD: $500 - (Fall 2017)
Please complete the application online and submit all required documents stated in the
checklist below to the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office within the application period.
I. Eligibility Requirements
- Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
- Must have completed a minimum of 24 units at Cuyamaca-Grossmont Colleges
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 units for Fall
- Must have plans to transfer to a 4-year university or complete AA/AS or certificate
II. How to Apply
Submit application packet to the Cuyamaca College Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
PART 1 Application:
Complete, Date, and Print the Online Application
Sign, Date and Print Application
PART 2 Essay: Retire Network Scholarship Essay Question
Check Essay Formatted font, font size, double spaced Format Example
Essay is 2 pages maximum
Sign and Date Essay
NOTE: You can type and print your application online (using Adobe Reader). To save your application, you
must have Adobe Professional software, not just the Adobe Reader software. Submit your complete
application packet at one time. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION PACKET ON-LINE AND PRINT IN BLACK.
Retiree Network Scholarship
2016-2017
PART 1 ― General Student Information: (Complete Application Online and Print)
Last Name
Primary Telephone Number
First Name
M.I.
Student ID No.
E-mail Address
PART 2 ― Essay Statement
On a separate sheet of paper, in an essay format, answer the following question in 500 words (2 pages
maximum). Write your name and student ID number in the top right-hand corner of each page of the "Essay."
Format of paper: use fonts Arial, Courier, or Times New Roman, font size 12, double-spaced, 1 inch left and
right margins. Prior to submission, review your Essay for legibility, grammar, punctuation, spelling, quality, and
completeness.
Essay topic:
Please answer the following in your Personal Statement:
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State your educational objectives and career goals.
Describe any challenges or special circumstance you have overcome or are facing.
Explain any financial hardships you have had and how receiving this scholarship will help you
reach your educational goals.
Describe any accomplishment for which you are most proud.
AUTHORIZATION
All the information in this application package is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and is my own
work. I understand that I must return ALL scholarship funds in the event of plagiarism of any part of this application
packet. I authorize the release of my scholarship application, reference letters, and transcript information to any
organization or individuals involved in the selection of scholarship recipients. If selected, I authorize the sponsors,
Cuyamaca College, and the Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges to release my name and scholarship
award information for publication. I understand and agree to accept the decision of the Scholarship Committee or its
designee(s) as final.
Signature
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)