Each year, the Associated Students of Moorpark College (ASMC) Board of Directors offers scholarships to students to recognize their academic accomplishments and contributions to their communities while easing the financial burden placed on many by the cost of a higher education.
For spring 2023, ASMC is offering three (3) different scholarships, for a total of fifteen (15) scholarships of $1,000 each to be awarded. Click on the name of the scholarship below to learn more about its eligibility criteria and application requirements.
The Associated Students of Moorpark College (ASMC) Board of Directors is offering its Grieving the Loss of a Loved One Scholarship to Moorpark College students who were affected by the loss of a loved one during the 2021-2022 or 2022-2023 school year. Those that are involved in community service and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 are encouraged to apply.
A total of five (5) students will be awarded $1,000 each for the
Grieving the Loss of a Loved One Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Moorpark College (MC) students are encouraged to apply for the Grieving the Loss of a Loved One Scholarship if they:
- Are a full-time student with a minimum of 12+ units per last two semesters, and are currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 units at MC for Spring 2023
- Have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher at MC; and
- Lost a loved one during the 2021-2022 or 2022-2023 school year.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Interested students are also asked to include the following three (3) required documents (failure to include any of the following documents will result in automatic disqualification from consideration):
(1) Short-answer essays to the following two prompts (each prompt response must be 450 words or fewer):
A. Describe your experience grieving the loss of a loved one. How did this loss affect you (financially, emotionally, academically, and/or personally)?
B. How would receiving this scholarship contribute to your academic success?
(2) A copy of your current, unofficial transcript. Unofficial transcripts are available to students with ID through the Moorpark College Admissions & Records Office, which is located on the 1st floor of Fountain Hall. Course information downloaded from DegreeWorks will not be accepted.
To allow for a blind review of students’ application materials, we ask that you please redact identifying information, such as your name, from the aforementioned required documents before submitting. If they are enrolled in ACCESS that could still be considered full time less than 12 units.
3) Grieving the Loss of a Loved One:
Go to Scholarship Application Website to find the form
HOW TO APPLY:
To allow for a blind review of students’ application materials, we ask that you please redact identifying information, such as your name, from your personal statement, resume, and transcript where possible.
Applicants should submit the Grieving the Loss of a Loved One application sheet, written prompt responses, and unofficial transcript to the Scholarship Application Website
*Make sure to log in to submit the form
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Electronic applications submitted are due on Monday, March 13, 2023.
The Associated Students of Moorpark College (ASMC) Board of Directors is excited to award its Full-Time Enrolled Working Student Scholarship to Moorpark College students who are working 15hrs plus while maintaining high academic standing. Those that are working 15hrs plus and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 are encouraged to apply.
A total of five (5) students will be awarded $1,000 each for the
Full-Time Enrolled Working Student Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Moorpark College (MC) students are encouraged to apply for the Full-Time Enrolled Working Student Scholarship if they
- Must be a full-time student with a minimum of 12+ units per last two semesters, and are currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 units at MC for Spring 2023
- Have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher at MC; and are currently working 15hrs plus.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Interested students are also asked to include the following four (4) required documents (failure to include any of the following documents will result in automatic disqualification from consideration)
1) You'll need to answer 2 questions: Question 1 is required, and you must answer either Question 2 or Question 3. Word count is 250 to 450 words each:
1. How would receiving this scholarship contribute to your success?
2. Describe the challenges you face to balance work and full-time school.
3. What are the reasons that you continue working and going to school full-time?
2) A copy of your resume. Your resume should be no more than two pages in length, and it should include any participation in leadership opportunities, achievements or special distinctions, and professional or volunteer experience you have accumulated while attending Moorpark College.
3) A copy of your current, unofficial transcript. Unofficial transcripts are available to students with ID through the Moorpark College Admissions & Records Office, which is located on the 1st floor of Fountain Hall. Course information downloaded from DegreeWorks will not be accepted.
To allow for a blind review of students’ application materials, we ask that you please redact identifying information, such as your name, from the aforementioned required documents before submitting. If they are enrolled in ACCESS that could still be considered full time less than 12 units.
4) Full-Time Enrolled Working Student Application sheet:
Go to Scholarship Application Website to find the form
HOW TO APPLY:
To allow for a blind review of students’ application materials, we ask that you please redact identifying information, such as your name, from your personal statement, resume, and transcript where possible.
Applicants should submit the Full-Time Enrolled Working Student application sheet, written prompt responses, and unofficial transcript to the Scholarship Application Website
*Make sure to log in to submit the form
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Electronic applications submitted are due on Monday, March 13, 2023.
The Associated Students of Moorpark College (ASMC) Board of Directors is excited to award its Student Involvement Scholarship to Moorpark College students who are making an impact in the extracurricular activities at Moorpark College while maintaining high academic standing. Those that are involved in 2 or more extracurricular activities at Moorpark College and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 are encouraged to apply.
A total of five (5) students will be awarded $1,000 each for the
Student Involvement Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Moorpark College (MC) students are encouraged to apply for the Student Involvement Scholarship if they:
- Must be a full-time student with a minimum of 12+ units per last two semesters, and are currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 units at MC for Spring 2023
- Have earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher at MC; and
- Are involved in 2 or more extracurricular activities at Moorpark College.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Interested students are also asked to include the following four (4) required documents (failure to include any of the following documents will result in automatic disqualification from consideration)
1) You'll need to answer 2 questions: Question 1 is required, and you must answer either Question 2 or Question 3. Word count is 250 to 450 words each:
1. How would receiving this scholarship contribute to your success?
2. How do all your extracurricular activities personally impact you and why?
3. How do your extracurricular activities positively affect the students or community of Moorpark College?
2) A copy of your resume. Your resume should be no more than two pages in length, and it should include any participation in leadership opportunities, achievements or special distinctions, and professional or volunteer experience you have accumulated while attending Moorpark College.
3) A copy of your current, unofficial transcript. Unofficial transcripts are available to students with ID through the Moorpark College Admissions & Records Office, which is located on the 1st floor of Fountain Hall. Course information downloaded from DegreeWorks will not be accepted.
To allow for a blind review of students’ application materials, we ask that you please redact identifying information, such as your name, from the aforementioned required documents before submitting. If they are enrolled in ACCESS that could still be considered full time less than 12 units.
4) Student Involvement Application sheet:
Go to Scholarship Application Website to find the forms
HOW TO APPLY:
To allow for a blind review of students’ application materials, we ask that you please redact identifying information, such as your name, from your personal statement, resume, and transcript where possible.
Applicants should submit the Student Involvement application sheet, written prompt responses, and unofficial transcript to the Scholarship Application Website
*Make sure to log in to submit the form.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Electronic applications submitted are due on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Can I apply for more than one ASMC Scholarship?
Yes, students may apply for each ASMC Scholarship for which they are eligible.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the ASMC Scholarships?
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 (to be appointed) at ASMCAcademicAffairs@vcccd.edu.
What is the deadline to apply for the ASMC Scholarships?
All Moorpark College scholarships are due Monday, March 13, 2023.
What are the next steps after I have submitted my ASMC Scholarship materials to the MC Scholarship Office?
An Associated Students of Moorpark College (ASMC) ad hoc Scholarship Selection Committee, comprised of students and possibly other campus community members, will conduct a blind review and evaluation of the scholarship applications and as a group identify the top applicants to receive the scholarship based on the application criteria and applicants' materials submitted.
When will I know if I have been selected for an ASMC Scholarship?
Students will be notified near the end of the spring semester if they were selected for this opportunity.