THE EAGLES VETERANS AND DEPENDENTS ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP

IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO HAVE MADE SACRIFICES TO THEIR COUNTRY TO PROMOTE EDUCATION, PROFESSIONALISM, AND CAMARADERIE AMONG VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS TO HELP PAST, PRESENT, OR FUTURE MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS THROUGH INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND/OR MENTORSHIP TO UNITE VETERANS AND DEPENDENTS OF ALL ARMED SERVICES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ANY VETERAN, SERVICE MEMBER, OR DEPENDENT IN NEED TO ENFORCE AND MAINTAIN THE PRIDE AND INTEGRITY OF SERVICE AND PROFESSIONALISM Application deadline is 04/19/2013. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications must be date stamped by the Foundation Office by the deadline OR mailed applications post marked by 04/19/2013 will be accepted

Requirements: Complete the Eagle Veterans and Dependents Organization Scholarship application, typed or neatly printed in ink. Be a veteran, active duty or reserve component, or a dependent of a veteran, with a general or better discharge status (medical discharges accepted). If you are not currently enrolled at MSJC, complete a MSJC Application for Admission Online form at www.msjc.edu/ and click on apply for admission. Your Application for Admission must be in the college s admission database for you to be considered for a scholarship. Be enrolled for minimum ¾ time (9 to 11 units) requirements for the upcoming Fall semester and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Complete the Financial Statement. Financial need is required for some scholarships and the financial statement must be completed and submitted with your application form. Attach two (2) current MSJC Scholarship Applicant Evaluation Forms. Request two individuals, such as teachers, employers, or community leaders who are familiar with your career goals, to complete this form. Respond to the following essay questions: 1. Major/Goals: Describe why you selected your major area of study and your future academic and career goals. 2. Adversity/Challenges: Describe any adversity or challenges you have overcome or anticipate in pursuit of your educational goals. Financial need may be considered in determining eligibility. It must be emphasized that eligibility for scholarships is mainly based on your ability to meet scholastic and other criteria as set forth by the scholarship donors. The information you supply on your scholarship application is recognized by the college to be confidential and you agree that the college may reveal or forward the contents of your application to the Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation scholarship committee members and/or other reviewing committees. Any disclosure of confidential information associated with any application to individuals not directly associated with the evaluation process is prohibited. ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Submit a copy of your high school transcript. The MSJC application will be available at www.msjc.edu/scholarships. Your application will not be processed if it is missing any documents. Evaluation is based on the most current scholarship application information you have submitted. **Submit your completed scholarship application with all required document to the MSJC Foundation Office 1499 N. State Street San Jacinto, Ca. 925843 by the deadline April 19, 2013 at 12:00 noon.

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Eagles Veterans and Dependents Scholarship Application (Please print or type) Name: Home address: Phone/ E-Mail address: With this application make certain you have included the following: Copy of your DD 214 or Proof of dependent status or Copy of Military I.D. (If still active or reserve component Essay (300 to 500 words as described in the application procedures). Two letters of recommendation. Official verification of current college enrollment. Un Official College Transcript. Please submit previous semester s transcripts. OTHER INFORMATION NEEDED Grade Point Average for Current Semester If you need to provide additional information in support of your application, please attach it to this form. All applications will remain the property of the Scholarship Committee. All information I have is factual and truthful. Name (Please print or type) Signature Date

MSJC I.D #: Veteran Status Type of discharge Last High School Attended: Name of High School State Graduation Date Colleges attended other than Mt. San Jacinto College Name of College Units Dates FUTURE ENROLLMENT PLANS: Do you intend to register full-time in the following semesters at MSJC (check all applicable semester) Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Are your registration fees & books currently being paid by a program or someone other than yourself? Yes No Program: Amount: $

I am currently or will be receiving federal and/or state financial aid: (check all that apply) Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Income information for 2012 APPLICANT S HOUSEHOLD SIZE (Please do not include roommates) ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME Note: indicate income received for the calendar year 2012 only APPLICANT S/SPOUSE S INCOME (if applicant currently married) Income/wages $ (student) $ (spouse) Child support received $ (student) $ (spouse) Alimony received Social Security $ (student) $ (spouse) $ (student) $ (spouse) Military housing (benefit amount) $ (student) $ (spouse) Other income $ (student) $ (spouse) PARENTS INCOME (if applicant under 24 and unmarried) This information must be included even if you do not live with your parents Income/wages $ Child support received $ Alimony received $ Social Security $ Military housing (benefit amount) $ Other income $ TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR 2012 $

COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL GOAL MSJC Educational Goal: A.A. Degree Certificate Transfer MAJOR ADMIN OF JUSTICE ENGINEERING PHILOSOPHY ANTHROPOLOGY ENGLISH PHOTOGRAPHY ART ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PHYSICAL ED. ASTRONOMY GEOGRAPHY PHYSICS AUTO TECHNOLOGY HEALTH SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE BIOLOGY HISTORY PSYCHOLOGY BUSINESS LIC. VOC. NURSING SOCIOLOGY CHEMISTRY MATHEMATICS TEACHING COMPUTER SCIENCE MUSIC THEATRE ARTS ECONOMICS NUTRITION OTHER (SPECIFY) ELECTRONICS REGISTERED NURSING Expected Date of Graduation from Mt. San Jacinto College: Month Year Do you plan to be a teacher when you complete your education? Yes No Do you already have an Associate s Degree (A.S. or A.A.)? Yes No Are you transferring as a junior in the Fall 2013? Yes No If yes, have you applied for Admission? Yes No If yes, have you been accepted? Yes No Name of the college you plan to attend in the Fall 2013 IF NOT MSJC: Student Offices Held: Awards and Recognitions:

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Add additional sheets if required List on- or off-campus club or organizational activities to which you volunteered your time Name of Organization Contact Person Title: Phone# How many volunteer hours a week do (or did) you provide? Volunteer Period: Beginning Date Ending Date Name of Organization Contact Person Title: Phone# How many volunteer hours a week do (or did) you provide? Volunteer Period: Beginning Date Ending Date Name of Organization Contact Person Title: Phone# How many volunteer hours a week do (or did) you provide? Volunteer Period: Beginning Date: Ending Date:

STUDENT CERTIFICATION I certify that all information given in this application and other documents is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official of MSJC, I agree to give proof of income, which may include a copy of my (and spouse s) and/or parent s 2012 U.S. Income Tax Return. I also realize that any false statement or failure to give proof of income when asked may be cause to the denial of my scholarship application. I understand that the information requested on this application is confidential. I authorize Mt. San Jacinto College to release enrollment and financial data to scholarship donor(s). The Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation may use the information I have provided for publicity purposes. Applicant Signature Date Decisions of the scholarship committees are final. Eligibility does not guarantee a scholarship.

ESSAY Major/Goals Responses must be typed Use a separate page if needed (Attach to your completed scholarship form) Describe why you selected your major area of study and your future academic and career goals.

ESSAY ADVERSITY AND CHALLENGES Responses must be typed (Attach to your completed scholarship form) Describe any adversity or challenges that you have overcome in your pursuit of your educational goals and what challenges you may face on your educational journey

Recommended individuals who should complete this form are: teachers, employers, and community leaders. Although the scholarship committee would prefer a letter on letterhead, it would accept this evaluation form. Student s Name: 1. Who is evaluating the student? Name Title How long have you known the student? If teacher, state subject(s). 2. Please comment on this student s leadership abilities, strengths and potential, citing specific examples whenever possible. 3. Why do you recommend the applicant for a scholarship? Signature Date Attach a separate page if needed