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.
This year, ASMC is offering three (3) different scholarships, for a total of thirteen (13) scholarships of $1,320 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 excited to award its Above and Beyond Scholarship to Moorpark College students who are making an impact in their community while maintaining high academic standing. Those that are involved in community service and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 are encouraged to apply.
A total of five (5) students will be awarded $1,320 each for the Above and Beyond Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Moorpark College (MC) students are encouraged to apply for the Above and Beyond Scholarship if they:
- Have completed at least 12 units total at MC over the course of the last two semesters, and are currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at MC for Spring 2023;
- Have earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher at MC; and
- Have made a positive difference in their communities through leadership, campus involvement, or local civic engagement.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Interested students are also asked to include the following four (4) required documents (failure to include an y of the following documents will result in automatic disqualification from consideration)
1) A response to the following prompts, no longer than 350 words each:
a. What community service activities have you participated in?
b. Which community service activity has personally impacted you the most and why?
c. Please describe your career and educational goals.
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.
4) Above and Beyond Application sheet:
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 Above and Beyond application sheet, written prompt responses, resume, and unofficial transcript to MC Scholarship Technician Maria Perez-Medeiros at mmedeiros@vcccd.edu.
Students may also submit hardcopies of their application materials to the Scholarship Office mailbox, located in the Administration Building. Materials for this scholarship cannot be submitted via the MC Scholarship portal.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Physical printed applications or electronically submitted are due on Friday, March 11, 2022.
The Associated Students of Moorpark College (ASMC) Board of Directors is excited to award its Excelling Through Challenge Scholarship to Moorpark College students who are financially independent of their parents/guardians. ASMC hopes to help those who are working while also maintaining high academic standing. Those that are self-supporting and have a minimum of a 3.2 cumulative GPA are encouraged to apply.
A total of four (4) students will be awarded $1,320 each for the Excelling Through Challenge Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Moorpark College (MC) students are encouraged to apply for the Excelling Through Challenge Scholarship if they:
- Have completed at least 12 units total at MC over the course of the last two semesters, and are currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at MC for Spring 2023;
- Have earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher at MC;
- Working at least 32 hours per week; and
- Are financially independent from parent(s)/guardian(s).
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) A response to the following prompts, no longer than 200 words each:
a. What are your academic and career goals?
b. How would receiving this scholarship contribute to your success?
c. Describe the challenges you face or the techniques you use to balance fulltime work and school.
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.
4) Excelling Through Challenge Application sheet:
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 Excelling Through Challenge application sheet, written prompt responses, resume, and unofficial transcript to MC Scholarship Technician Maria Perez-Medeiros at mmedeiros@vcccd.edu.
Students may also submit hardcopies of their application materials to the Scholarship Office mailbox, located in the Administration Building. Materials for this scholarship cannot be submitted via the MC Scholarship portal.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Physical printed applications or electronically submitted are due on Friday, March 11, 2022.
The Associated Students of Moorpark College (ASMC) Board of Directors is excited to award its Helping Hand Scholarship to Moorpark College students who are enrolled at Moorpark College and paying out-of-state tuition. ASMC strives to make our campus accessible to all students. Those that pay more than $100 each semester for tuition are encouraged to apply.
A total of four (4) students will be awarded $1,320 each for the Helping Hand Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Moorpark College (MC) students are encouraged to apply for the Helping Hand Scholarship if they:
- Have completed at least 12 units total at MC over the course of the last two semesters, and are currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at MC for Spring 2023;
- Have earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7 or higher at MC;
- Are paying out-of-state or non-resident tuition.
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) A response to the following prompts, no longer than 300 words each:
a. How would receiving this scholarship positively impact your academic success/career?
b. Describe your career and educational goals and how they brought you to 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.
4) Helping Hand Scholarship application sheet:
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 Helping Hand Scholarship application sheet, written prompt responses, resume, and unofficial transcript to MC Scholarship Technician Maria Perez-Medeiros at mmedeiros@vcccd.edu.
Students may also submit hardcopies of their application materials to the Scholarship Office mailbox, located in the Administration Building. Materials for this scholarship cannot be submitted via the MC Scholarship portal.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Physical printed applications or electronically submitted are due on Friday, March 11, 2022.
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 Friday, March 11, 2022.
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.