ASMC Scholarship - "Managing Crisis"

Moorpark College (MC) students are encouraged to apply for this scholarship if they:

1. Have completed at least 12 units total at MC over the course of the last two semesters;
2. Have earned a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher at MC; 
3. Are currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 units at MC for spring 2021; and
4. Are involved with student organizations, with academic or student service units, or through academics

Important General Information:

ASMC Managing Crisis Scholarship applications undergo what is called a blind review to avoid bias in their consideration. To comply with this, please do not include your name on any documentation (exception where asked on the applicant information sheet). You may instead include your 900- number. Names of applicants will be redacted before the application packets are provided to reviewers.

Required Essay + Supplemental Documentation:

Interested students are required to mail to the MC Scholarship Office (address provided below in next subsection) the following documents:

1. Scholarship applicant information sheet
2. A one-page personal statement that describes: your campus involvement outside of the classroom, such as leadership in student organizations or other campus activities; how the scholarship will help make college more affordable to you; and how will your involvement and/or the scholarship assist in your future endeavors (font size and type, as well as margins, up to applicant)
    
3. A copy of  your resume, which should include: any participation in student leadership, student organizations, and/or campus involvement while attending Moorpark College; any achievements or special distinctions you have earned while attending Moorpark College; and any professional experience you think is relevant
    
4. One letter of recommendation, with the letter being from a Moorpark College staff or faculty member or from someone whose reference can support your personal statement
    
5. One copy of your current, unofficial transcript

Applicants who fail to include any of the aforementioned documents will be disqualified for consideration.

How to Submit Application Materials:

Students should mail their application packet to Moorpark College Scholarship Technician Maria Perez-Medeiros:

Moorpark College
Scholarship Office
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021

Materials should be received by Monday, March 1, 2021 in order for them to be considered for this opportunity. 

Students should mail their Managing Crisis Scholarship application packet to Moorpark College Scholarship Technician Maria Perez-Medeiros by Monday, March 1, 2021. Here is the mailing address:

Moorpark College
Scholarship Office
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021 

An Associated Students of Moorpark College (ASMC) ad hoc Scholarship Selection Committee, comprised of campus community members, will conduct a blind review and evaluation of the scholarship applications and as a group identify the top ten students to receive the scholarship.

Students will be notified near the end of the spring semester if they were selected for this opportunity.

Questions about how to submit the scholarship application materials should be sent to MC Scholarship Technician Maria Perez-Medeiros at MMedeiros@vcccd.edu.

Questions about the scholarship prompt or required documentation may be directed to ASMC Director of Academic Affairs Junior Nali at ASMCAcademicAffairs@vcccd.edu.