MARCH/APRIL 2010
ANTHROPOLOGY MAJORS
CLARISSA DONG SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $500
Who can apply: Majoring in anthropology or film studies; can be continuing student at Moorpark College or transferring to a four-year school fall semester 2010; GPA 3.4 and above; full-time student, and must show community service.
BRIAN WOLVERTON ANTHROPOLOGY TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $500
Who can apply: Transferring to another institution as a declared Anthropology and/or Archaeology major. Documentation of a minimum of two Anthropology classes, at least one of which must have been completed prior to the semester in which the application is filed, with a B or above in each. Progress in any Anthropology class in which the applicant is presently enrolled to be indicated by a signed letter from the instructor. 3.0 or better GPA (cumulative and in all anthropology classes). Applicants must submit an essay in which they state how they intend to use their knowledge of anthropology and/or archeology to improve the lives of other people.
BROADCASTING/MASS
MEDIA MAJORS
SULLIVAN BROADCASTING MASS/MEDIA
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: $500
Who can apply: Continuing at Moorpark College fall semester 2010; majoring in broadcasting/mass media; full-time students only may apply, and have a minimum GPA 3.5.
BUSINESS MAJORS
BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: varies
Who can apply: Must be continuing education at Moorpark College fall semester 2010; area of emphasis must be business; GPA 3.0 and above, and must live in Simi Valley, Moorpark or the Conejo Valley area.
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR – BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $500
Who can apply: Majoring in business; GPA 3.0 and above; full-time student, and be continuing at Moorpark College fall semester 2010.
CONTINUING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: $1,000 (10 awarded)
Who can apply: Currently enrolled student at Moorpark College taking 12 or more units; have a current and paid Moorpark College Photo ID card; cumulative GPA 3.0 or better; demonstrate significant participation in student leadership outside of the classroom at Moorpark College in student organizations, performing arts, athletics, etc., and must be in good standing with MC by never having violated the MC Student Conduct Code.
GARY WIRTH MEMORIAL
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $500
Who can apply: Awarded to a football player who has exhausted their community college eligibility and will transfer to a four-year college/university to continue their education GPA 3.0, full-time student.
VAN DE GENACHTE BOOK VOUCHER
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: $300 book vouchers
Who can apply: Currently enrolled full-time (12 units) at Moorpark College; continuing at Moorpark College fall semester 2010; minimum GPA 2.5, and be able to demonstrate financial need.
VAN DE GENACHTE SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: $500
Who can apply: Currently enrolled at Moorpark College and returning fall semester 2010; full-time student; GPA 3.0 minimum, and be able to demonstrate financial need.
VAN DE GENACHTE PRESIDENTIAL
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: $1,000
Who can apply: Currently enrolled and continuing student at Moorpark College fall semester 2010; minimum GPA 3.5 and above; full-time student. Must demonstrate leader-ship, campus involvement and/or community service.
DANCE MAJORS
JENNIFER KAY PROUTY
Deadline: Apr 30
Award: $1,000-3,000
Who can apply: Applicant must be continuing dance studies either here at Moorpark College, at a university, or any private institution. Must demonstrate a true passion and love of dance.
DRAFTING - INTERIOR DESIGN MAJORS
NAWIC
Deadline: Mar 31
Award: $500
Who can apply: Commitment to obtain an education leading to a degree or trade through a course of study in construction. GPA 3.0. Engineering, drafting, interior design, architect majors may apply.
SULLIVAN DRAFTING
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: varies
Who can apply: Continuing student at Moorpark College fall semester 2010; minimum GPA 3.5; majoring in drafting technology, and must have completed 20-30 units in declared major.
SULLIVAN INTERIOR DESIGN
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: $500
Who can apply: Continuing student at Moorpark College fall semester 2010; minimum GPA 3.5; majoring in interior design, and must have completed 20-30 units in declared major.
EATM STUDENTS
DR. JAMES F. PEDDIE
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: $500
Who can apply: Currently enrolled EATM student at Moorpark College starting their second year fall semester 2010; emphasis on work ethic, participation, attitude and financial need; must be in the top 50% of their class, and be a full-time student.
MEGAN MAUREEN THOMAS
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $1,000
Who can apply: Awarded to a graduating student from the EATM program May 2010; show academic achievement, and demonstrate financial need.
ENGINEERING - ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MAJORS
SOCIETY OF HISPANIC ENGINEERS
Deadline: Mar 26
Award: $500
Who can apply: Be of Hispanic descent pursuing studies in the field of engineering and the hard sciences (physics, chemistry, etc).
WESTLAKE
VILLAGE GARDEN - ENVIRONMENTAL
Deadline: Apr 1
Award: $1,500
Who can apply: Must be transferring from Moorpark College, and be accepted at a four-year university fall semester 2010. Minimum GPA 3.0. Courses of studies include: conservation, agriculture, botany, ecology, environmental science, forestry, horticulture, landscape design, urban planning, hydrology, oceanography or related fields.
NAWIC
Deadline: Mar 31
Award: $500
Who can apply: Commitment to obtain an education leading to a degree or trade through a course of study in construction. GPA 3.0. Engineering, drafting, interior design, architect majors may apply.
FILM STUDIES MAJORS
CLARISSA DONG SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $500
Who can apply: Majoring in anthropology or film studies; can be continuing student at Moorpark College or transferring to a four-year school fall semester 2010; GPA 3.4 and above; full-time student, and show community service.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS - NOT MAJOR SPECIFIC
ROBERT M. DUNCAN
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: $500-$1,500
Who can apply: Complete specific courses in either or both American History and Economics during the spring 2009 through spring 2010 semester, and attain a GPA of 3.5 or better in these courses. Level A: Complete four courses: American History M07 and M07B or M25, and Economics M01 and M02. Award: $1,500. Level B: American History M07A and Economics M02. Award: $600. Level C: Complete either the two history courses or the two economics courses. Award: $500
ROTARY CLUB OF THOUSAND OAKS
Deadline: Mar 29
Award: varies
Who can apply: Must be a resident of Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park or Westlake Village; be enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary school; GPA between 2.5 and 3.5 from a secondary or post-secondary school.
DEANS’ COUNCIL
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $500
Who can apply: Awarded to a student who often behind the scenes contributes to college programs and/or the campus community, and shows concern for fellow students, and is highly regarded by fellow students, faculty and staff. Must be currently enrolled in the 09/10 academic year; successfully complete 30 units of college credit at Moorpark College by the end of spring semester 2010, and have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
ROTARY CLUB OF SIMI VALLEY - “SERVICE ABOVE SELF”
Deadline: Apr 22
Award: $500 (two awarded)
Who can apply: Must be a resident of Simi Valley; GPA 3.0 and above, and demonstrate “service above self” in volunteer hours and service to your community.
SIMI VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $1,000
Who can apply: Graduate of a high school in Simi Valley (no private high schools.) Must submit high school transcript. Continuing at Moorpark College or transferring to a four-year college/university. GPA 3.0 and above.
MOORPARK HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES - MOORPARK YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $250 (four awarded)
Who can apply: Awarded to currently enrolled Moorpark College students who graduated from Moorpark High School and will attend a CSU (Cal State University) or UC (University of California) school fall semester 2010.
HEALTH CARE - NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
SWIFT MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
Deadline: Apr 1
Award: varies
Who can apply: Must be enrolled in a degree program in the healthcare field (not general medicine.) Must complete at least six units per semester; GPA 3.0 or better, and be a resident of Ventura County. One time only award; no second year funding.
GLENNA MEADOWS MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Apr 20
Award: $1,000
Who can apply: Currently enrolled in the Moorpark College Nursing Program, entering the second or third semester Fall 2010; GPA 3.0 and above, and demonstrate financial need.
GERTRUDE ROEDER NURSING
Deadline: May 1
Award: varies:
Who Can Apply: Must be a Ventura County resident; graduate of a high school in Ventura County, and engaged in studies leading to license as a registered nurse.
JUNE MILLER NURSING
Deadline: May 1
Award: $2,000
Who can apply: Awarded to a woman or man committed to and qualified for entering or continuing the academic pursuit of a career in nursing.
HEALTH - RELATED FIELD MAJORS
SHARON MANAKAS, DFC – helping professionals (see below)
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: $500
Who can apply: Majoring in a health-related field, helping profession. Must be transferring to a four-year college/university fall semester 2010; GPA 3.5 and above; must have completed 24 units in residence at Moorpark College, and must demonstrate campus activities/service or community service... (nursing, rad tech, psychology, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, kinesiology, social work, premed)
VENTURA COUNTY FORTY LEAGUERS
Deadline: Apr 30
Award: varies
Who can apply: Scholarships awarded to those in medically-related fields and to those who live in Ventura County. Must submit a letter of acceptance into a medically-related, accredited professional program.
JOURNALISM MAJORS
LATINO JOURNALISTS OF CA
Deadline: Apr 2
Award: $500-1,000
Who Can Apply: Latino heritage; resident of California or attend a California college; commitment to a career in journalism, and under-standing of Latino issues.
Apply online: www.ccnma.org
LEGAL FIELD MAJORS
VENTURA COUNTY LEGAL PROFESSIONS & EULA MAE SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Apr 25
Award: up to $1,000
Who can apply: Must be Ventura County residents, and be pursuing careers in the legal field – court reporter, legal assistant or law student.
MUSIC MAJORS
JEAN OSBORNE MUSIC
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: $500
Who can apply: Must demonstrate high academic ability and have a keen interest in his/her professional development in the field of music or music education by participating in musical, educational and community activities.
A.E. TRUMAN MUSIC
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $500
Who can apply: Must be a music major; full or part-time student; have participation in Moorpark College music events, and be either continuing their education at Moorpark College or transferring to a four-year university fall semester 2010.
POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJORS
HERZOG POLITICAL SCIENCE
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $500
Who can apply: Political science major; GPA 3.5 and above; must have three units in political science; be a full-time student, and continue at Moorpark College fall semester 2010.
SCIENCE MAJORS
DR. AL DAVIS MEMORIAL
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $1,000
Who can apply: Science major with demonstrated interest in science and career aspirations in the field of medicine. Transferring to a four-year college/university.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
Deadline: Apr 8
Award: $1,000 (10 awarded)
Who can apply: Currently enrolled student at Moorpark College taking 12 or more units; have a current and paid Moorpark College photo ID card; cumulative GPA 3.0 or better; demonstrate significant participation in student leadership outside of the classroom at Moorpark College in student organizations, performing arts, athletics, etc., and must be in good standing with MC by never having violated the MC Student Conduct Code.
JOHN SHERWOOD MEMORIAL
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $500
Who Can apply: Transferring to a four-year college or university fall 2010 semester; GPA 2.75 or above, and be registered to vote in the United States.
JASON FLEAGANE MEMORIAL
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $1,000
Who can apply: Transferring to a four-year college/university fall semester 2010. A 3.0 GPA is not required to apply for this scholarship. We would like to recognize the student for the person he/she is, as well as for their academic accomplishments.
JASON RAUFMAN MEMORIAL
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $250
Who can apply: GPA 3.5 or better. Transferring to a four-year college/university fall semester 2010. Preference is given to students transferring to UCLA or CSUN.
AAUW SIMI VALLEY
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: varies
Who can apply: Minimum GPA 3.0; transferring to a four-year accredited college/university in fall 2010; female resident of Simi valley or Moorpark and over age 25, and must be a high school graduate.
MOORPARK HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES – MOORPARK YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: $250 (four awarded)
Who can apply: Awarded to currently enrolled Moorpark College students who graduated from Moorpark High School and will attend a CSU (Cal State University) or UC (University of California) school fall semester 2010.
UCLA ALUMNI COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER
Deadline: May 4
Award: $4,000 (paid over two years)
Who can apply: Must be attending UCLA the fall quarter immediately after transferring; minimum GPA 3.75, and have completed the equivalent of 90 UC-transferable quarter units at the time of applying, at least half of which were completed at a California community college. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the state of California. Undocumented students are not eligible for this scholarship. Apply online: www.uclalumni.net/Scholarship/apply/transfer.cfm
WOMEN IN TRANSITION –
24 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
AAUW THOUSAND OAKS
Deadline: Apr 22
Award: $500 (two awarded)
Who can apply: Moorpark College student transferring to a four-year college/university fall semester 2010. Must have completed 54 transferable units; GPA 3.0; female student 24 years of age and older; have an educational goal of a college degree in science, math, technology or liberal studies/education. Must demonstrate financial need.
AAUW SIMI VALLEY
Deadline: Apr 15
Award: varies
Who can apply: Minimum GPA 3.0; transferring to a four-year accredited college/university in fall 2010; female resident of Simi Valley or Moorpark and over age 25, and must be a high school graduate.
SOPHIE GREENSTADT FOR MID-LIFE WOMEN
Deadline: May 1
Award: $1,000
Who can apply: Must be re-entering or continuing school in order to learn a marketable skill which will lead to economic self-sufficiency. Must be a female student 35 years of age or older; married or single, with or without children.
SOL GOLDBERG CHILDCARE
Deadline: May 1
Award: $1,000
Who can apply: Award intended to ease the financial burden of childcare for a parent (father or mother) in school. Must be entering or continuing school in an accredited institution to learn a marketable skill which will lead to economic self-sufficiency.
SUSAN SCHULMAN BEGLEY
Deadline: May 1
Award: $1,000
Who can apply: Award is given to a woman who is establishing herself as a head of household and a single parent, and due to extreme circumstances following the dissolution of an abusive or emotionally traumatic relationship, has no other adequate financial means, and requires funds to meet immediate needs for herself and her children, including rent and food.
MOORPARK WOMEN’S FORTNIGHTLY
Deadline: May 1
Award: $550 (two awarded)
Who can apply: Female student, returning to Moorpark College fall semester 2010; have completed at least 9 units with a GPA of 3.0 at Moorpark College; must enroll in at least 9 units required by her major; maintain a GPA of 3.0, and must be a Ventura County resident.
UCLA LATINO ALUMNI
Deadline: May 31
Award: varies
Who can apply: Must demonstrate scholastic excellence at the highest level, demonstrate leadership in extra-curricular activities; outstanding volunteer service to the community, and demonstrate financial need. Must be transferring to UCLA fall semester 2010.
AARP FOUNDATION - WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: Mar 31
Award: varies
Who can apply: Female students, age 40 and over by March 31, 2010; able to demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled in an accredited school or technical program within six months of the scholarship award date. Apply online: www.aarpfoundationwlc.org
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