California Association On Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED)
Student Scholarships 2007
CAPED invites you to complete a 2007 student scholarship application. This year,
CAPED will award scholarships to nine students.
Susan Bunch Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
In memory of Susan Bunch, a Learning Disabilities Specialist from West Valley
College.
Awarded to a student with a learning disability who is pursuing a college degree.
Cindy Kolb Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
In memory of Cindy Kolb, a Director of Disabled Student Services at San Francisco
State University.
Awarded to a student with a disability attending a four-year college or university.
William May Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
In memory of William May, a CAPED founder and former Coordinator of Disabled
Student Programs and Services at Riverside City College.
Awarded to a college student with a disability.
Lynn M. Smith Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
In memory of Lynn M. Smith, Career/Vocational counselor at De Anza community
College and Director of Disabled Student Services at San Francisco State University.
Awarded to a Community College student with a disability who is pursuing a vocational
career goal.
Walter Young Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
In memory of Walter Young, CAPED supporter and husband of Past President,
Ellen Young.
Awarded to a college student with a disability.
Steve Fasteau Past Presidents' Scholarship
$1,000
In honor of all the dedicated professionals who have served as President of
CAPED.
Awarded to a college student with a disability.
CAPED General Excellence Scholarship
$1,500
In celebration of student excellence.
Awarded to a college student with a disability who demonstrates high academic
achievement and is involved in his/her community as well as campus life.
Patricia Sonntag Memorial Scholarship $1,000
In memory of Patricia Sonntag, a Director of the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities from Sacramento State University . Awarded to a student with a disability attending a four-year college or university, who is majoring in a field related to policy formulation or service delivery to students with disabilities or is actively engaged in advocacy or leadership in campus, community or governmental organization that benefits individuals with disabilities regardless of major.
Dick Griffiths Memorial Scholarship $1,000
In memory of Richard (Dick) Griffiths, a Learning Disabilities Specialist and founder of CAPED from Cabrillo College . Awarded to a student with a learning disability who has been challenged in math. (In addition to completing the Student Scholarship Application, the student should include a brief essay on strategies that s/he uses to overcome his/her math challenges, which will be published in the CAPED Communiqué to benefit other students with similar challenges).
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCEDURE 2007
Submit the following six items in one application packet to be considered for
all eight scholarships. The application packet must be postmarked no later than
September 14, 2007
Mail the application packet to:
Beth Jawoorski
California State University San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway, UH-183
San Bernardino , CA 92407
If you have any questions, please contact
Beth Jaworski at (909) 537-5238 or e mail,
Email: bjaworsk@csusb.edu
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APPLICATION
Criteria:
Complete the attached application demonstrating your financial need.
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LETTER OF APPLICATION
Criteria:
A personal letter (NO MORE THAN ONE PAGE in 12 point type), demonstrating (a) writing skills, (b) progress towards meeting educational and vocational goals, (c) how you accommodate your disability, (d) involvement in community activities, and (d) any personal information that might strengthen the application.
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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Criteria:
A letter of recommendation from a college instructor describing (a) the student's academic achievements and (b) the student's ability to meet scholastic responsibilities.
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VERIFICATION OF DISABILITY
Criteria:
Medical or other written documentation that verifies student's disability.
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TRANSCRIPTS
Criteria:
Current transcripts that (a) verify a grade point average of at least 2.5 if an undergraduate and at least a 3.0 if a graduate and (b) at least six undergraduate/three graduate semester units or eight undergraduate/four graduate quarter units from a public or private California university/college.
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PROOF OF CURRENT ENROLLEMNT
Criteria:
Proof of enrollment:
(a) in Fall 2007, and
(b) at a public or private California university/college.
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY (CAPED)
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM, 2007
Application Formats: Microsoft Word
PERSONAL DATA
Printed Name of Student: |
Street Address: |
City: |
Zip: |
Phone: |
Email: |
College major: |
Cumulative grade point average: |
# of college semesters completed: |
Career Goal: |
College attending in Fall 2007: |
Disability: |
Single parent: [ ]yes [ ]no |
# of dependents |
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FINANCIAL NEED
Estimated Annual Expenses, September 15, 2007 – September 1, 2008 |
Estimated Annual Income, September 15, 2007- September 1, 2008 |
College tuition/fees |
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Wages/employment |
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Books/supplies |
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Income from spouse/parents |
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Housing/rent |
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Savings |
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Food |
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Public Benefits (SSI, AFDC, etc) |
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Utilities/Phone |
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College financial aid |
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Car/Transportation |
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Scholarships |
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Medical |
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Loan income |
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Childcare |
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Workers compensation |
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Clothes |
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Department of Rehabilitation |
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Other |
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Other |
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Total Annual |
$ |
Total Annual |
$ |
STUDENT CERTIFICATION
My signature verifies (a) that the information in my application packet is true, complete, and accurate, and (b) I understand and agree to comply with the following:
• Upon submission of this application, CAPED may use the information provided for publicity
• Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the criteria outlined in this application packet
• Student scholarship recipients will be notified in writing on or before October 15, 2007
• The CAPED Treasurer will administer awards by October 31, 2007
• The CAPED scholarship is intended for direct classroom and coursework expenses
Signature of Student:
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Date: |
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