Giving Hope & Help - MCC Penn Valley, Full Ride - Education is Your Passport Scholarship Application

Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley and Giving Hope & Help Education is Your Passport Full Ride Scholarship Application

For High School Seniors Class of 2023 and Single Parents that are first time college students
The Giving Hope & Help (GH&H)-Education Is Your Passport Program (EIYP) missions to provide educational and financial assistance for Pre-K through Adult/non-traditional college students. This portion of the program (The MCC-Giving Hope & Help EDUCATION IS YOUR PASSPORT SCHOLARSHIP) is designed to benefit low income high school seniors and low income SINGLE PARENTS (SINGLE PARENTS WHO HAVE NEVER ATTENDED COLLEGE) with a FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP to MCC-Penn Valley and more.

MCC - GH&H Education Is Your Passport Full Ride Scholarship Qualifications:
- High School Senior with a GPA of 2.5+ on a 4.0 Scale
- Single parent that has never been to college
• Submit two letters of recommendation from a High School Counselor, Educational or Community Organization Leader
• Submit a letter of acceptance on official letterhead from MCC-PENN VALLEY (a clear copy of the letter is acceptable)
• Submit Official High school transcript
• Submit proof of LOW INCOME- Attach 2021 or 2022 Household W-2 or 2021or 2022 Household W-2 Transcript. You must provide Head of Household and or both parents W2's. Single parent applicants that have never been to college must provide W2 or Transcript from 2021 or 2022.
**Transcripts can be requested at: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
**Low Income Guidelines can be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html
• Submit a 500-1,000 word Essay on a need(s) in your community and how you plan to give back to meet the needs(s) while in college and beyond to make a difference.
MCC-Penn Valley/GH&H-EIYP Full Ride Scholarship includes:

•PAID TUITION AND FEES FOR 2 YEARS WITH A 2.5 MAINTAINED GPA.
- A brand new laptop computer to aid in educational success
  • Backpack of school supplies
- Basket of Toiletries
- Services from College Coaching Network Virtual Platform, FREE for the first year.
- Financial Literacy in a Box from Exceeds Expecations Inc.
- Opportunity for a corporate paid internship during college and or upon graduation. (internships are available based on corporation need)
- Five consecutive weekly sessions of Life Coaching - anytime during the scholar's college career from New Life Education Training Group
- Volunteer and Scholarship opportunities throughout college career via Giving Hope & Help and partnerships with educational/community organizations.
Support throughout college via the EIYP Scholar Program
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Completed applications are due by Saturday April 15, 2023 at 5:00pm.

Applicants will be informed of receiving the scholarship by Monday, May 20, 2022. The scholarship program is June 24, 2023, at The Westin Crown Center, KCMO. Scholars should plan to arrive at 5:30pm.

In order to physically receive the scholarship, recipient must be present in Kansas City, at the June scholarship program to receive the scholarship.

STUDENT INFORMATION
Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast NameSuffix
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email Address*
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Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number (000-0000)

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION

If applying as a single parent, or if inapplicable please fill the text box with "N/A"
Mother's Name (or Guardian) :*

First NameLast NameSuffix
Mother's/Guardian Email Address
example@example.com
Home Telephone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Mobile/Alternate Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Father's Name (or Guardian)*

First NameLast NameSuffix
Father/Guardian Email Address*
example@example.com
Home Telephone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Mobile/Alternate Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Number of Household Members*
Example: For a family of five, select the drop down 5.

SCHOOL INFORMATION
Current High School (For Single Parents High School Graduated from and Class) *
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Guidance Counselor's Name (For Single Parents Applying Type "N/A")*

PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
Guidance Counselor's Phone Number (For Single Parents Applying Type "N/A")*

Area CodePhone Number
Guidance Counselor's Email (For Single Parents Applying Type "N/A")*
example@example.com
Current Grade Point Average (For Single Parents Final GPA)*
Example: 3.0/4.0 scale
Weighted GPA (if applicable)
List of Extracurricular Activities*
Example: Chess Club, Community Service Council, etc.
Community Service/Involvement*
Example: Harvester's Food Packager, MLK Program Volunteer
Scholarships, Honors and Awards Received (if inapplicable please type "None at this time.")*
College Expected to Attend*
Prospective Major/Undecided*
Prospective Minor (if applicable)

Current Employment

List all Current Jobs
Employer Name 1
Employer Address 1

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Employer Phone Number 1

Area CodePhone Number
Job Title
Current Salary
Employer Name 2
Employer Address 2

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Employer Address 2

Area CodePhone Number
Job Title
Current Salary

Required Documents
High School Transcript*

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Metropolitan Community College Kansas City Acceptance Letter*

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2019 Household W-2 or Household W-2 Transcript*

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Recommendation Letter #1*

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Recommendation Letter #2*

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Essay Section
What are your educational and professional goals and objectives?*

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What is a need(s) in your community and how do you plan to give back to meet the need(s) while in college/workplace and beyond to make a difference?
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If you receive the scholarship, are you willing to speak and/or write an excerpt for our website and/or social media? The excerpt would pertain to how Giving Hope & Help has helped you in your plight of success.
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Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley and Giving Hope & Help Education is Your Passport Full Ride Scholarship Application

STUDENT INFORMATION

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Current Employment

Required Documents

Essay Section