Oakton Community College - Scholarship Information


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OAKTON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2008-2009
OAKTON SCHOLARSHIPS: For all majors Based on college major For Oakton graduates Financial Aid Home Oakton Home		Deadline for submission of scholarship application and official high school transcript (for high school students only) is March 31, 2008. The first round of scholarship applications are being reviewed. Scholarship applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis thereafter. SECTION I Last Name: Middle Initial: First Name: The last 4 digits of Social Security Number: Birth Date: / / (For example, 3/10/1969) Oakton Student ID Number: Address: City: State: Zip code: Home Phone: E-mail Address: Application for (Check both if desired): Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Enrollment plans:* I am currently enrolled at Oakton Community College I am NOT currently enrolled at Oakton Community College I am currently a high school student During the 2008-2009 school year, I plan to enroll in: 12 or more credit hours 9 to 11 credit hours 6 to 8 credit hours Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident (green card) International student (may only apply for Excellence Scholarship) Area of study I will most likely pursue at Oakton Community College: My career goal is: SECTION II List only four scholarships for which you match the criteria and wish to be considered: 1. 2. 3. 4. SECTION III Personal Statement To be completed by all scholarship applicants. Prepare a typed statement that addresses each of these questions. Please be concise; your response to all questions is limited to one page. You do not have to answer the questions in the order listed; answer them in the order that will help the Scholarship Committee members better understand you and your strengths. Type your statement on a separate sheet of paper (with your name at the top) and attach it to this form. Only typed responses will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. Why are you attending (or planning to attend) Oakton? Include your educational goals/career interests/professional aspirations and your plans to meet your educational goals. Describe your involvement in community or school clubs, groups, teams, work/employment, etc. Include what you have learned from these activities. List your educational costs for Fall 08 & Spring 09 and explain your options to meet theses expenses. Include your tuition, books, and any other educational expenses. List other information important for the Scholarship Committee to know about you that may set you apart from other applicants. May include special circumstances, academic or personal achievements, financial obligations, personal goals, unusual learning experiences, unique talent, leadership experiences, or service commitment/mission. Upload Your Essay: Important: You only can upload your Essay in Word format or Text format. SECTION IV Authorization I certify that the information provided in the application is accurate. I hereby give Oakton Community College permission to release information about my major, grade point average, enrollment status, and other scholarship eligibility criteria including my personal statement, if applicable, to those involved in the scholarship selection process and/or the donor. I understand my personal statement, or a portion of the statement, may be used in Oakton promotional materials. Furthermore, I give Oakton Community College permission to use my biographical information, my personal statement, and/or photograph in promotional materials, media releases, and other College publications. Recipients selected for a scholarship are honored at the Scholarship Banquet on September 24, 2008. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend.
For information about establishing a scholarship, please contact the Educational Foundation Office at 847) 635-2544, Room 1510, Des Plaines campus or visit the Web site at www.oakton.edu/resource/edfound. Further information and Oakton scholarship application forms are available at the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Des Plaines campus, Room 1250, (847) 635-1708 Ray Hartstein Campus, Room 100, (847) 635-1250. E-mail the Office of Student Financial Assistance at: jpeterse@oakton.edu Direct questions about this page to the Web Communications Specialist. Direct technical questions about Oakton's Web site to the Webmaster. Copyright © 2003 Oakton Community College. Last update 4/11/08 .