Associated Students of Gavilan College (ASGC) Textbook Scholarship Application

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In order to qualify for the $200 ASGC Textbook Scholarship you must:

1.  Complete the ASGC Textbook Scholarship Application

2.  Complete the Required Textbooks Form.

a.  To complete this form, you can either visit the bookstore or go to the following website to look for the book prices http://www.bkstr.com/gavilanstore/shop/textbooks-and-course-materials

3.  Submit a copy of your:

a.  Class schedule demonstrating that you are enrolled in at least six (6) academic units at Gavilan College

b.  Transcript indicating a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above

c.  Receipt showing that you have paid for your classes in full

d.  Current ASGC card

e.  Current Educational Plan completed by a Gavilan College Counselor OR a degree audit from DegreeWorks indicating that the classes you are enrolled in are necessary for your degree.

4.  Type a minimum of a one to two page double-spaced personal statement answering the following questions:

a.  What are your future goals?

b.  How will this scholarship benefit you in reaching your goals?

c.  Why should we choose you as the recipient of this scholarship?

5.  Submit your completed ASGC Textbook Scholarship Packet to the ASGC Office or the ASGC mailbox (located in MP 129; next to the bookstore) by:

Wednesday February 1st at 12:30pm

Important Notes for Students:

·  Please print clearly when completing the ASGC Textbook Scholarship application. Applications that are not legible will not be reviewed.

·  Please be sure to double-check your scholarship application packet to ensure that all required documents listed above have been submitted.

·  Once the application has been marked as received by an ASGC Leader, no additional documentation will be accepted. There will be no exceptions.

·  Please keep this page for your records.

ASGC Textbook Scholarship Award Information

·  ASGC Textbook Scholarships are awarded on a lottery basis.

·  ASGC Textbook Scholarships will be given in the form of ASGC approved vouchers redeemable only at the Gavilan College Bookstore, and may be used for textbooks only.

·  In order to assist as many students as possible, ASGC Textbook Scholarship vouchers will not exceed $200 per student. However, the actual amount awarded to each qualifying student is determined by the total cost of each student’s textbooks.

·  Awards are given in increments of $25, but will not exceed the total cost of the textbooks. For example, if your textbooks total $95, you may be awarded $75.

·  Students must submit the ASGC Textbook Scholarship Application Packet in person at the Gilroy campus ASGC office located in MP 129. You can slide it under the door if the office is closed.

·  Those awarded the ASGC Textbook Scholarship will be notified by Friday February 3rd via their Gavilan email address which can be accessed on the MyGav student portal.

·  Students selected to receive the ASGC Textbook Scholarship must pick up their voucher in the ASGC office no later than Thursday February 9th at 12pm.

·  The last day to use your ASGC Textbook Scholarship Voucher in the Gavilan College Bookstore is Friday February 10th.

If you do not qualify for the ASGC Textbook Scholarship you may:

1.  Rent your textbooks at the Gavilan Bookstore for a fraction of the cost

2.  Go to the ASGC website and check textbook resources at
http://www.gavilan.edu/student/asgc/finaid_scholarships.php

Note: Student, please keep this page for your records

Receipt of ASGC Textbook Scholarship

For ASGC Office Use Only

Date Received: ______Lottery Number: ______

Information of ASGC Leader who received the submitted ASGC Scholarship Application:

ASGC Leader Signature

ASGC Scholarship Application Qualifications Certified by:

ASGC Leader Title / ASGC Leader Initials / Date
ASGC President
ASGC VP Designee
ASGC Advisor

NOTES:

ASGC Textbook Scholarship Application

Name:______Date:______G00#______

Gavilan Email Address: ______(This is how you will be notified of award)

Phone Number: ______Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA): ______

Is this your first semester attending any college? YES_____ NO_____ If not, how long have you been attending Gavilan College? ______

What other college(s) have you attended? ______

Do you have a current ASGC card (for the coming semester)? YES_____ NO_____

What program(s) are you a part of (circle any that apply):

a)  California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs)

b)  Disability Resource Center (DRC)

c)  Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

d)  Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)

e)  Puente

f)  TRiO

g)  None of the above

In at least 200 words, please type your response to the following questions and attach it to this application:

a.  What are your future goals?

b.  How will this scholarship benefit you?

c.  Why should we choose you as the recipient of this scholarship over other students that are applying?

1.  What is your declared major at Gavilan College? ______

2.  Have you met with a Gavilan College Counselor to develop en educational plan? NO ____ YES ____

3.  What is your counselor’s name? ______

4.  Are you receiving financial aid? NO ____ YES ____ If so, what type ? ______

5.  What type of degree do you possess?

a.  Associates Degree

b.  Bachelor’s Degree and beyond

c.  None of the above

Required Textbooks Form

Name: ______G00: ______

Term (Circle one): Fall Spring Summer Year: ______

Course Name / Instructor / Title of Book & Author Last Name / Cost of Book (New) / Cost of Book (Used)
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Total Cost of Books:


Money awarded can only be used for the textbooks you list on this page.
Any changes made need to be authorized by the ASGC President and/or ASGC President Pro Tempore

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