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08-09 applications will be posted on this
site in late November 2008.

This application is used to select the recipients of
over 150 OCC scholarships!!


CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION
This application is for all students in all disciplines.

Students who are enrolled in certificate programs in Technology, Consumer & Health Sciences or Visual & Performing Arts may also use this application.

For those students enrolled in Certificate Programs, GPA requirements are a cumulative 3.0 and above with a few exceptions. Please read the Instructions completely for specific GPA requirements in each area.

Fine Arts and Photography majors may also apply and submit artwork for review. Please read the instructions for details.

"Continuing" students should be:

  1. returning to OCC fall of 2009
  2. completed at least 12 units with a letter grade at OCC by the end of the winter intersession 08-09
  3. cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better (there are some exceptions to this)
  4. completing a minimum of six (6) units during the spring semester 2009 with at least a 3.0 semester GPA

"Transfer" students should:

  1. be transferring to a four-year college in the fall 2009, or to a program not offered at OCC where a certificate or degree can be received. If you aren't sure you will be transferring, check with an OCC Counselor.
  2. have completed 42 units or more by the end of the winter intersession 08-09, with at least 24 units of those units completed at OCC
  3. have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better (there are some exceptions to this)
  4. complete a minimum of six (6) units during the spring semester 2009 with at least a 3.0 semester GPA
  5. Have not previously applied as a "Transfer" student.

The applications and all related documents are available in two formats:
Adobe Acrobat format (PDF) and Microsoft Word Format. *Please note: If you are using the free Acrobat reader PRINT THE FORM BEFORE YOU EXIT as you will not be able to save it to your computer.

The following documents must be downloaded and saved on your personal computer or a flash drive. Complete the forms, print them, and turn the forms in to the Scholarship Office by the due date.

There are five parts to the application. Please read the Instructions before completing the application.

1. Instructions

2. Application

3. Recommendation Form

4. Transcript Order Form for non-OCC Transcripts

5. Survey Form (optional)

 



PDF documents require Adobe Reader   Free download here.   


The following documents may be helpful when writing your scholarship essay.

FastWeb Tips on Writing a Scholarship Essay PDF Format
FastWeb Tips on Writing a Scholarship Essay MSWord Format

Writing a Personal Statement PDF Format
by Chuck Whitchurch, Honors Transfer Council of Caifornia

Good Luck

If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarship Office at
(714) 432-5645 or e-mail the office at: Scholarship Office
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