Apply Now! Find out about scholarships: Did you know for 2016-2017 Academic Year 82 Students Applied for a scholarship 72 Received a Scholarship What are they When are they available WWW. AnokaRamsey.edu/Scholarships How you meet the criteria How Scholarship to Apply Application Deadline: March 15, 2017 Semester Scholarship is Applied: Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 Questions? Call: 763-433-1294 1
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Only complete application files will be considered. Items cannot be missing. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The deadline to apply for a scholarship is March 15, 2017 for an award to be distributed in Fall Semester 2017 and Spring Semester 2018. Students who will be participating in the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEO) in the coming academic year are ineligible for scholarships. A 2017 high school senior IS eligible. Any student awarded an Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus scholarship must attend the Anoka- Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus for the number of credits specified for that scholarship. On-line courses must have a location of Cambridge Campus. Full-time is always considered 12+ credits per semester unless otherwise stated. Part-time is always 6-11 credits per semester unless otherwise stated. Students will also be expected to complete their coursework and maintain the GPA specific to the awarded scholarship. Follow These Steps Carefully! 1. Follow the instructions for the type of applicant you are: a. 2017 high school senior Ask your high school records office to place your transcript in a sealed envelope, stamped on the back, and include this in your materials. You may ask your high school to send an official transcript to the Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Cambridge Campus Foundation Office, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 300 Spirit River Dr, Cambridge, MN 55008. Request your high school counselor or principal to write a letter of recommendation for you addressing your character and skills, and place this with your materials. b. 2016/2015 recent high school senior Ask your high school records office to place your transcript in a sealed envelope, stamped on the back, and include this in your materials. You may ask your high school to send an official transcript to the Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Cambridge Campus Foundation Office, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 300 Spirit River Dr, Cambridge, MN 55008. c. Other (21 + years) Go on to step 2. 2. If you have completed college credits at a college other than ARCC, submit your college transcript by making a request at that institution and having them send the official transcript to: Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Cambridge Campus Foundation Office, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 300 Spirit River Dr, Cambridge, MN 55008. Do NOT request your ARCC transcript. 3. ACT scores (ACT scores are optional). If your transcript does not have this and you want it included, you are not required to, but may, submit a copy. 4. Complete the Personal Information section and Applicant s Verification (white insert). 5. On separate paper, complete all sections described on the back of the application. Include your name at the top of each page and title each section. Submit all writing requirements with this completed application. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus Foundation Attn: Scholarship Committee 300 Spirit River Dr S Cambridge, MN 55008-5706 or Foundation@AnokaRamsey.edu For more information, call 763-433-1294 or e-mail Lisa.Sisson@AnokaRamsey.edu SCHOLARSHIP AWARD NOTIFICATION Scholarship applicants will be notified by mail sometime in June. 2
Scholarships Available Apply by March 15, 2017 PSEO students cannot receive a scholarship if receiving PSEO funding during Fall 2017 and Spring 2018. Recipients must be enrolled on the Cambridge Campus according to the scholarship criteria. Half of the scholarship award will be applied toward recipients tuition each semester upon GPA evaluation and completion of enrollment in Cambridge Campus credits. An individual can receive only one Cambridge Foundation scholarship per academic year, for no more than three years. Recipients must complete 12 or more Cambridge Campus credits to be considered full-time, unless otherwise specified. Part-time students must complete a minimum of six Cambridge Campus credits. The following scholarships will be applied toward recipients' Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 tuition. NEW! PRESIDENTIAL ($4,000) Open to All Applicants If a high school senior or recent high school graduate, student must have a cumulative 3.0+ high school GPA Plan to maintain a cumulative 3.0 or more college GPA PRESIDENTIAL Must enroll ($3,000) in and complete 12+ Cambridge Campus Be credits a 2015 each high semester school graduate (This Graduate scholarship with is a cumulative renewable the 3.0+ second high school year at GPA half the value, provided Maintain criteria a cumulative has been 3.0 met.) or more college GPA Complete 12+ Cambridge Campus credits each semester (This NEW! scholarship DEAN ($3,000) is renewable Open the to All second Applicants year at half the value, provided If a criteria high school has been senior met.) or recent high school graduate, student must have a cumulative 3.0+ high school GPA DEAN Plan ($2,000) to maintain a college cumulative 3.0 or more college Be GPA a 2015 high school graduate Graduate Must enroll with in a and cumulative complete 3.0+ 12+ high Cambridge school GPA Campus Maintain credits each a college semester cumulative 3.0 or more college GPA (This Complete scholarship 12+ Cambridge is renewable Campus the second credits year each at half semester the value, (This provided scholarship criteria is has renewable been met.) the second year at half the value, provided criteria has been met.) GENERAL FOUNDATION Several Awards for up to $2,000 GENERAL (12+ FOUNDATION CREDITS @ $2,000)/(6 Several Awards TO 11 CREDITS for up to @ $1,000) (12+ Demonstrate CREDITS community @ $1,500)/(6 service TO 11 in Part CREDITS A of application @ $1,000) Demonstrate Have a cumulative community 2.5 GPA, service if available in Part A of application Have Must a enroll cumulative in and 2.5 complete GPA, if available 12+ Cambridge Campus Complete credits each 12+ semester Cambridge for Campus $1,000 or credits 6-11 each Cambridge semester for Campus $750 or credits 6-11 Cambridge each semester Campus for $500 credits each each semester for Plan $500 to maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA Maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA FACULTY (1 Award for up to $2,000) NEW! PEOPLES (12+ BANK CREDITS OF COMMERCE @ $2,000)/(6 (2 TO Awards 11 CREDITS at $1,000) @ $1,000) Preference Request a be faculty given send to a single a letter female of recommendation head of household attending supporting the your Cambridge character Campus. traits by email to Lisa Sisson. Enroll Email in must a minimum be received of 9 before credits the scholarship deadline. Achieved Have a cumulative a minimum 2.5 high GPA school with GPA a minimum of 3.0 of 12 credits Resides completed in Isanti and 12 County credits in progress. Scholarship Must enroll is in renewable and complete annually 12+ Cambridge Campus credits each semester for $1,000 or 6-11 Cambridge KOPP Campus FAMILY credits FOUNDATION each semester (5 + Awards for $500 of each up to semester $1,000) Be Plan out to of maintain high school a cumulative least one 2.5 full GPA academic year Be a resident of Cambridge Campus service area PEOPLES Have had BANK at least OF COMMERCE a 2.5 GPA in high (2 Awards school or at college $1,000) Demonstrated Preference be leadership given to a single involvement female in head of household school/community attending the Cambridge Campus. Maintain Must enroll a cumulative in and complete 2.5 GPA a minimum of 9 credits Complete Achieved 12+ a minimum Cambridge high Campus school credits GPA of each 3.0 semester for Resides $500 or in 6-11 Isanti Cambridge County Campus credits each semester for Scholarship $250 per semester is renewable annually CAMBRIDGE/ISANTI LEVIG MEMORIAL ENDOWED ROTARY CLUB ($1,000) (2 + Awards $1,000) Be Have a 2015 a 3.0 high GPA school or more graduate to be considered, from Cambridge-Isanti and plan to High maintain School this GPA upon receiving the award. Have Must a enroll high school in and 3.0 complete GPA or 12+ higher Cambridge Campus Complete credits each 12+ semester Cambridge Campus credits each semester Maintain a 3.0 college GPA or more KOPP FAMILY FOUNDATION (TBD of up to $1,000) Be out of high school at least one full academic year Be a resident of Cambridge Campus service area Have had at least a 2.5 GPA in high school or college EAST Demonstrated CENTRAL SANITATION leadership involvement (Tentative in $1,000) school/community Have a 2.5 GPA or more to be considered Plan Complete to maintain 12+ Cambridge a cumulative Campus 2.5 GPA credits each semester Must Maintain enroll a in cumulative and complete 2.5 GPA 12+ or Cambridge more Campus credits each semester for $500 or 6-11 Cambridge Campus credits LEVIG each MEMORIAL semester for ENDOWED $250 per semester ($1,000) Have a 3.0 GPA or more to be considered CAMBRIDGE/ISANTI Complete 12+ Cambridge ROTARY Campus CLUB (TBD credits $1,000) each semester Be a 2017 high school graduate from Cambridge-Isanti High EAST School CENTRAL ENERGY (Up to 5 Awards at $1,000) Have Be a a customer high school of East 3.0 GPA Central or higher Energy Must Complete enroll 12+ in and Cambridge complete Campus 12+ Cambridge credits each Campus semester credits each Maintain semester a cumulative 2.5 GPA or more Plan to maintain a 3.0 college GPA or more MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Up to 35 Awards at $1,000) EAST Must CENTRAL reside ENERGY within the (Up Cambridge to 5 Awards Medical at $1,000) Center service Be area a customer of East Central Energy Must enroll be enrolled in and in complete the Cambridge 12+ Cambridge Campus Campus Nursing credits each Program semester Plan to maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or more EGAN CHILCOTE MEMORIAL ($1,000) MEMORIAL Complete HOSPITAL 6+ Cambridge (Up to Campus 35 Awards credits at each $1,000) semester Must Submit reside a letter within of the recommendation Cambridge Medical from either Center a service faculty area member or a retail employer that affirms the applicant s Must commitment be accepted to hard or enrolled work and in the customer Cambridge service Campus Nursing Demonstrate Program a desire to work in business, especially retail Submit proof of excellent academic performance EGAN (performance CHILCOTE MEMORIAL is dominant ($1,000) over need) ISLE each VFW semester ($750) Submit Be a 2015 a letter Isle High of recommendation School graduate from either a faculty member Maintain or a a cumulative retail employer 2.75 GPA that affirms the applicant s commitment Complete 6+ to Cambridge hard work Campus and customer credits service each semester Demonstrate a desire to work in business, especially retail JERRY Demonstrate BRAMBRINK excellent MEMORIAL academic ($500) performance Complete 6+ Cambridge Campus credits each semester ISLE VFW Maintain ($750) a cumulative 2.0 GPA or more Be a 2017 Isle High School graduate FRANDSEN Plan to maintain BANK & a TRUST cumulative ($500) 2.75 GPA Must Be a enroll 2014 high in and school complete graduate 6+ Cambridge Campus credits each Complete semester 12+ Cambridge Campus credits each semester Maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or more JERRY Be BRAMBRINK a resident of Chisago, MEMORIAL Isanti, ($500) Kanabec, or Pine counties Must Submit enroll an in additional and complete essay 6+ on Cambridge What this Campus Scholarship credits each Would semester Means to You. Plan Must to be maintain Pell Grant a cumulative eligible (Submit 2.0 GPA your or more FAFSA with ARCC as your college choice prior to March 1) MEMBERS COOPERATIVE (Tentative $1,000) Complete 12+ Cambridge Campus credits each semester Maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or more More Scholarships found on next page. 3
Scholarships continued FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST ($500) Be a 2017 high school graduate Must enroll in and complete 12+ Cambridge Campus credits each semester Plan to maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or more Be a resident of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, or Pine counties Submit an additional essay on What this Scholarship Would Means to You. Must be Pell Grant eligible (Submit your FAFSA with ARCC as your college choice prior to March 1) CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI ROTARY NON-TRADITIONAL PART- TIME STUDENT (2 + Awards at $500) Must enroll in and complete 6+ Cambridge Campus credits each semester Be 19 years old or more Plan to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or more SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) Must enroll in and complete 6+ Cambridge Campus credits each semester Plan to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or more MN DARKHOUSE & ANGLING ASSN (1 Award $500) Maintaining a minimum of 2.5 GPA Enroll in a minimum of 6 credits each semester Preference given to MN Darkhouse & Angling Assn members or their children Preference given to a student who participates in fish or wildlife gaming (demonstrate this in your essay), Or, preference may be given to a student who is pursuing a career in Biology or Environmental Biology (demonstrate this in your essay). JANET BOSANKO ENDOWED MEMORIAL (1 Award up to $1,000) Be 21 years or older Have a cumulative 2.0 GPA or more, if available each semester MISEWICH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500) Graduated from high school at least five years ago Student committed to earning a bachelor s degree Preference for a student contributing towards family income Must enroll in and complete a minimum of 6 credits Plan to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or more MARILYN TAUS MEMORIAL ($250) Preference for a returning student who has shown promise in the field of art, or intends to pursue a career in art each semester Plan to maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or more Be enrolled currently in at least one art class, and maintain enrollment in art classes LLOYD STAVEM MEMORIAL ($250) Be a resident of the Braham Area School District Preference for a first-year student struggling academically Demonstrate financial need each semester Plan to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or more 4
Have you forgotten anything? Request your high school or previous college to have your transcripts be enclosed in a sealed envelope. Then place this envelope with your scholarship material, or you may have your transcripts sent to the address below. Remember to indicate on your application the high school or college the transcripts were requested from and the date you requested them. Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus Foundation Attn: Lisa Sisson 300 Spirit River Drive S Cambridge, MN 55008 This section is divided into four parts: DO NOT use abbreviations. All applicants should complete all applicable parts listed below, and note None if there is nothing to provide. All applicants are required to complete the essay questions. All sections must be completed on separate paper, not on this page. I have included this material in my application. (All Applicants) Part A Extracurricular Activity Please share with the Scholarship Committee knowledge of your involvement in any high school, college, community or family activities. (i.e. These activities may be sports, volunteer experience, clubs, etc.) Name of activity, club, or organization Position held Length of involvement Hours per week Significant contributions or description of involvement I have included this material in my application. (All Applicants) Part B Recognition Please share with the Scholarship Committee any special recognition you may have received in high school, college, community or work. Name of honor or special recognition, and Year Received Description of what you did to earn recognition. I have included this material in my application. (All Applicants) Part C Work Experience: Use your best writing skills. What are the types of jobs you have held over the past five years. I have included this material in my application. (All Applicants) Essays: Use your best writing skills. The Scholarship Committee is comprised of members from the community, Cambridge Campus Foundation Board, and Cambridge Campus Faculty who want to know more about you, and any special situations you may have. 1. Place your name at the top of your essay 2. Answer the following questions in approximately no more than 400 words and using your best writing skills Why is this scholarship important to you at this time in your life, as a student, a family member and a citizen? How will this scholarship allow you to give back to society? 3. Do not staple your document, but you may paper clip your document 4. Add it to this application. Anoka-Ramsey Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in employment or provision of services. The college provides accommodations to students with disabilities. Contact Access Services on the Cambridge Campus at 763-433-1350 or TTY 763-433-1450 to request this document in alternative format. Please allow at least two weeks for processing requests. 5
Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus Foundation Scholarship Application Form 300 Spirit River Dr S, Cambridge, MN 55008-5706, Phone 763-433-1294 PERSONAL INFORMATION Have you received an ARCC Scholarship before? no yes, which one which year? Did you request transcripts from a high school/college? no yes, which one(s) date requested: High School Senior (2017 senior) Recent High School Graduate (up to 2 years) All Other Applicants (21 years +) Anoka-Ramsey Student ID # (if known) Name last first middle Permanent mailing address street city state zip code county e-mail phone # Birthdate: HS Graduation Year: Name of High School: I plan to be a full-time student I plan to be a part-time student (The committee will use this information in deciding which scholarship to award. If you are unsure, you should leave it blank.) Major or program you plan to follow: Have you been admitted to the Anoka-Ramsey nursing program? yes no Year of Nursing Program Study: 1st 2 nd Are you a Members Credit Union customer? yes no Have you completed your FAFSA? yes no Are you an East Central Energy customer? yes no Are you Pell Grant eligible? yes no? APPLICANT'S VERIFICATION AND PERMISSION TO RELEASE INFORMATION I hereby verify that all information submitted on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting false information will automatically disqualify me from consideration for all scholarships. By submitting this application, I authorize Anoka-Ramsey Community College to make information concerning my academic (ARCC records and records from other institutions) and financial aid records available to the Cambridge Campus Foundation. I understand that academic and financial information will be kept confidential. By submitting this application, I authorize my high school to release academic information to the Cambridge Campus Foundation. If named as a scholarship recipient, I grant the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Foundation permission to release pertinent information listed in this application to the media or donor and to use my name, photo, and testimonial statement in marketing materials. Applicant's signature: Date: 6