<p> SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY Alumni 2016 ASSOCIATION SANTA CRUZ AREA CHAPTER Alumni Scholarship</p><p>The San Jose State Alumni Association, Santa Cruz Chapter sponsors scholarships to support Santa Cruz County students who enroll at San José State University. The generosity of our members and friends has enabled us to award approximately $20,000 annually to deserving Santa Cruz County students who enroll full-time at SJSU. This award is the third largest among Alumni Associations within the CSU system. This year, the Santa Cruz Chapter is offering $500 to $2000 in renewable scholarships to deserving students who will be transferring to San Jose State University in the Fall 2016 semester. </p><p>Eligibility Applicants must have enrolled in and completed at least 9 units for the Fall 2015 semester. Incompletes will not be counted toward units completed. Applicants must also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for all Cabrillo College work and be transferring to San Jose State University in Fall 2016.</p><p>Instructions- Please read carefully. Each document of your application packet must include your name and SJSU Student Identification Number. Type or print in black ink only. Your application will be photocopied. Applications not typed or written in black ink will be disqualified. It is recommended that your application, student statement and letter of recommendation be typed. Illegible applications will NOT be reviewed.</p><p> Student Statement: Attach a one page statement describing your academic objectives, your future goals and any personal experiences that have impacted the pursuit of your education. Also describe any community involvement, academic honors received, extra-curricular activities, and athletic programs in which you have participated. Please include your name and SJSU Student Identification Number. Type or print in black ink. </p><p> Recommendation Letters: Please submit (2) one-page letters of recommendation written by individuals who are familiar with your academic progress, future goals and any extenuating personal circumstances. At least one letter must be from a Cabrillo College Instructor. Be sure your name and SJSU Student Identification Number are included on your recommendations. Type or print in black ink. The letters of recommendation are very important. The Scholarship Committee relies heavily on this reference. Submit only two letters of recommendation. Additional letters will be discarded. </p><p> Transcripts: It is not necessary to attach Cabrillo transcripts to your application. The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office will print and attach a copy to forward with your application. You must attach transcripts from any previous colleges or universities attended to your application.</p><p> Interviews: Finalists will be selected from the pool of qualified applicants to be interviewed for consideration of awards. Finalists will be contacted by phone one week before interviews to schedule an appointment time. Interviews take place in late April or early May 2016.</p><p>Recipient Status: Students will be notified of their recipient status in May 2016. Funds will be released during the Fall 2016 semester upon verification of full-time enrollment. Recipients are invited to an Alumni reception on the SJSU campus in the fall.</p><p>A complete application packet includes: 1. Scholarship application 2. Student Statement 3. Two letters of recommendation- at least one letter MUST be from a Cabrillo College Instructor 4. Transcripts of all college work 5. Copy of Notice of Admission to SJSU</p><p>Submit completed applications to: Cabrillo College Financial Aid & Scholarships Office 6500 Soquel Drive, Bldg. 100 Aptos, CA 95003</p><p>THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY March 31, 2016. Late or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.</p><p>SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY 2016 Alumni Scholarship The San Jose State Alumni Association, Santa Cruz Chapter sponsors scholarships to support Alumni Santa Cruz County students who enroll at San José State University. This year, the Santa Cruz Chapter is offering $500 to $2000 in renewable scholarships to deserving students who will be ASSOCIATION transferring to San Jose State University in the Fall 2016 semester. TYPE application or print in SANTA CRUZ AREA CHAPTER BLACK INK.</p><p>Eligibility Applicants must have enrolled in and completed at least 9 units for the Fall 2015 semester. Incompletes will not be counted toward units completed. Applicants must also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for all Cabrillo College work and be transferring to San Jose State University in Fall 2016. Applicant Information SJSU Name: Student ID: Last First Address: Street City State Zip Phone #: Email Address: Date of Birth: </p><p>Cell Phone #: </p><p>Educational Experience & Goals Did you High School: City/State/Country: graduate? Yes No Colleges Degree/Major Attended: Received: </p><p>When do you expect to complete your academic goals at Cabrillo? Fall Spring Summer Year: ______</p><p>Transfer date: I plan to transfer Fall 2016 or I will transfer--> Fall Spring Summer Year: Transfer/Higher Education Degree Objective(s): Bachelor’s Degree in Master’s Degree in Doctorate in</p><p>Student Financial Information</p><p>Marital Status: Single Married Separated Domestic Partnership Number of dependents: Ages: Student’s place of employment: Hours worked per week: Student’s Spouse/Partner 2015 Annual Income: $ 2015 Annual Income: $ 2015 Additional Income: $ </p><p>Student’s Projected Spouse/Partner Projected Projected 2016 Annual Income: $ 2016 Annual Income: $ 2016 Additional Income: $ Sources of additional income (grants, AFDC, parents, etc.): </p><p>Additional information to consider when assessing financial need: </p><p>For Office Use Only:</p><p>GPA______Units Completed______EFC______Awards______Remaining Need______Incomplete ______Parent/Guardian Information</p><p>Parent(s) Marital Status: Single Married Separated Domestic Partnership</p><p>Number of Dependent Children : Ages: </p><p>Was the applicant claimed as a Dependent on Yes No Will the applicant be claimed as a Dependent Yes No 2015 Federal Tax Return? on 2016 Federal Tax Return?</p><p>Parent(s) 2015 Annual Income: $ Parent(s) Projected 2016 Annual Income: $ Parent(s) 2015 Additional Income: $ Parent(s) Projected 2016 Additional Income: $ </p><p>Please list sources of Additional Income: </p><p>Additional information to consider when assessing financial need: </p><p>Academic/Community Honors & Recognition Award/Recognition Given by Date Received</p><p>Employment, Extra-curricular Activities & Community Involvement Activity Date(s) of Participation</p><p>Application Checklist</p><p>A complete application packet includes: 1. Scholarship application 2. Student Statement 3. Two letters of recommendation- at least one letter MUST be from a Cabrillo College instructor 4. Transcripts of all college work 5. Copy of Notice of Admission to SJSU Submit completed applications to: Cabrillo College Financial Aid & Scholarships Office 6500 Soquel Drive, Bldg. 100 Aptos, CA 95003</p><p>The application DEADLINE is THURSDAY March 31, 2016. Late or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Disclaimer & Certification</p><p>I/We certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my/our knowledge. I/We also authorize the Cabrillo College Financial Aid & Scholarships Office to release the information in this application to the Scholarship Review Committee and any other organization or its representatives to determine eligibility. The data contained herein shall remain confidential. If this application leads to an award, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my disqualification. I understand that if selected as a recipient, my name and likeness may be used in publicity regarding the scholarship.</p><p>Applicant Signature: Date:</p><p>Parent Signature: Date: (Dependent Students Only)</p>