El CaminoCollege-ComptonCenter

Scholarship Application

  1. ACADEMIC YEAR – Indicate the academic year for which you are applying for scholarship assistance ______
  1. CATEGORY – What are your plans for transferring in the upcoming academic year?

___ I will transfer in the Fall ___ I will transfer in the Spring ___ I will not transfer

  1. PERSONAL DATA (Please print in black or blue ink only)

Name (First MI Last) / US Citizen? / Perm US Resident? / Citizenship, if not US
Student ID # / Alien Registration # (if applicable)
Permanent Home Address
City / State / Zip / Phone
E-mail (home) / E-mail (alternate)
  1. EDUCATION (Please mark all that apply)

Major Subject: / Disabled? ___ Disability
GPA / If you plan to teach, at what level
___ Elementary ___ Junior/senior High ___ University
Do you plan to complete an A.A. or A.S. Degree at El Camino-Compton Educational Center? / Do you expect to transfer to a four year university? If yes, where?
  1. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Have you completed 6 units or more at El Camino College?
___ Yes ___ No / Are you an F1 Visa Student?
___ Yes ___ No

6. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Not necessary if you did not complete a FAFSA)

Did you apply for FAFSA (US Dept of Education student financial assistance programs?) / Expected expenses for academic year indicated
Tuition, Fees and Books $
Room, Board & Transportation $
Other $
TOTAL $
FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC) / List any other scholarship assistance confirmed for the academic year indicated.
Name / Student ID #

Completion of items 1 through 5 is mandatory. If the information requested does not apply, answer NO or N/A.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  1. Typed, one-page personal statement
  1. Two letters of recommendation
  1. Unofficial El Camino College Transcript
  1. Official Transcripts from other colleges attended.
  1. Copy of FAFSA must be on file in the Financial Aid Office (submit only if you completed a FAFSA)

ELIGIBILITY – To be eligible, an applicant must satisfy the following requirements.

  1. Must be taking a minimum of 12 units at El Camino College-Compton Center.
  1. a. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

b. Must be enrolled at El Camino College-Compton Center during the Fall and Spring of the academic year prior to the year for which scholarships are to be awarded.

  1. Must submit all additional information requested.
  1. NOTE: Scholarship applications and information contained therein will not be returned to the applicants. If necessary, all materials should be photocopied prior to submission. All materials are kept confidential and destroyed after two academic years.
  1. Please notify the El Camino College-Compton Center Financial Aid and Scholarship Office of any changes in address (310) 900-1600 x 3500.

OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Received / Year 1 award - / Year 2 GPE / Year 2 – Good Standing / Year 2 Award –
Name / Student ID #
  1. CURRENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (Volunteer, Church, etc.)

Year / Place / Activity
  1. WORK EXPERIENCE (show present or most recent employment first)

Dates (from ___ to ___) / Place of Employment / Hours per week / Weekly Wage

CERTIFICATION

Donors of scholarships and their representative may request access to your academic records at El Camino College-Compton Center. Your authorization is required before these requests can be granted.

I, the undersigned, hereby grant scholarship donors and their representative access to my academic records on file at El Camino College-Compton Center as it pertains to this scholarship application.

I understand that I must continue at El Camino College-Compton Center during the Fall and Spring of my second academic year, and maintain the minimum GPA and academic standing (12 units or more per semester) to be eligible to receive the second year award of this scholarship.

In addition, I hereby affirm that the information contained herein is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that any misrepresentation may lead to the denial, revocation, and/or repayment of any scholarship awarded to me.

SIGNATURE ______DATE ______

Name / Student ID #

Prepare a brief statement outlining your educational history and goals. Include your major, any special interests and achievements you may have, and other pertinent information. Be sure to discuss why you believe you should be awarded a scholarship.

Revised: 2/19/2009

El Camino College-Compton Center 1111 E. Artesia Blvd. Compton, CA 90221-5393

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