SFSU College of Science & Engineering

COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

FIVE $1,000 scholarships for Graduates or Undergraduates for Spring of 2003

NAME ______________________________________________________ EMAIL _____________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________ CITY __________________ ZIP ____________
HOME PHONE ___________________________ WORK PHONE __________________________________
UNITS COMPLETED ______ CURRENT CLASS LEVEL _______________________ Cumulative G.P.A. ______
SOCIAL SECURITY OR STUDENT # ___________________________ MAJOR _______________________

By signing this form, I grant the San Francisco State University (SFSU) College of Science & Engineering (COSE) permission to check SFSU’s records to verify these facts.

Signature ___________________________________________ Date __________________

Criteria:
1. Students must have a declared major in the College of Science & Engineering.
2. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in Spring of 2003.
3. Students must have a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.0 (undergrads) or 3.0 (grads).
4. Students must complete a minimum, cumulative of 100 hours of CS/CSL during the time they have been enrolled at SFSU.
5. There shall be no limitation to the qualifying service in term of activity or intent. However, activities more closely related to the areas of science and engineering will be given greater consideration.

"Community Service" Definitions:
. Community Service (CS) is defined by any unpaid volunteer service which contributes to the well being of the community in which the effort is directed. Most typically, community service shall be defined as an effort motivated primarily by selfless intent and a desire to give to the community.
. Community Service Learning (CSL) is the integration of community service with academic learning so that each is enhanced by other. (These are now more than 120 courses at SFSU that offer the opportunity to participate in CSL.)

Application Procedure:
1. A completed Community Service Scholarship application (this page).
2. Proof of completion of the 100 CSL experience hours.
3. A short essay of 400-600 words detailing your CS/CSL experience.
4. A recommendation from one supervisor of the CS/CSL experience (either written or via e-mail to science@sfsu.edu).
5. An unofficial current copy of your SFSU academic transcript.
Evaluation Weights: Essay (50%), Recommendation (40%), Academic Record (10%)

Application Deadline:
Bring the completed packet (an application, an essay, one recommendation, proof of CSL experience, and an unofficial transcript) to the COSE Office of Alumni Relations & Student Projects, Science 248, or mail to: San Francisco State University, College of Science & Engineering, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132-4163, Attn: COSE CSL Scholarship Committee.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED
BEFORE 4 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26th, 2003.
POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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Updated by Lannie Nguyen-Tang on February 19, 2003