2020 OCCC Foundation Scholarship Application

2021-22 Scholarship Application
Applications are due by midnight on March 19, 2021.
General Information

Complete this Application if you plan to attend OCCC during the 2021-22 academic year and are enrolling in at least 6 credits per term. This includes new students, returning OCCC students, and those who have applied for acceptance into the nursing or aquarium science programs but have not yet been accepted.

You will need your OCCC Student ID number to complete this application. This seven digit number may be found on your printable schedule or you may call 541-867-8501 for assistance.

If you do not yet have an OCCC Student ID number, you can apply for admission at www.oregoncoast.edu/getting-started/.

If you need assistance with the application, please make an appointment to see an Academic Advisor by clicking here.

Important!

In order to be considered for any need-based scholarships, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA). Online applications are available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and www.oregonstudentaid.gov/fafsa-orsaa.aspx respectively. These tools are used to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), an indicator of financial need that is used by the Scholarship Committee as part of the eligbility determination process.

It can take up to two weeks for the college to receive your FAFSA / ORSAA documentation so please complete this step as soon as possible.

If you have questions about finanical aid, please e-mail the Financial Aid Specialist in Student Services at finaid@oregoncoast.edu or call 541-867-8503.

OCCC Foundation

These scholarships were made possible through donations to the Oregon Coast Community College Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing educational opportunities at Oregon Coast Community College by raising funds to support college needs and increasing public awareness of the College and its many benefits.

Your application will be evaluated by members of the OCCC Foundation Scholarship Committee who will base their scores on a holistic evaluation of your application, including:

* Financial need, which is based on EFC as calculated as a result of your FAFSA or ORSAA submission.

* Your answers to the essay questions below, which will be evaluated primarily based on content. However, poor spelling and grammar will result in a lower rating.

* Additional factors depend on the specific eligibility requirements of individual scholarships.

It is the policy of Oregon Coast Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or family relationship (ORS 659.340), in admission and access to, or treatment in, employment, educational programs, or activity as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and their implementing regulations.
Contact Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Street / PO Box *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
County *
Email *
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Upload a Photo of Yourself *

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Important Note: Please review your contact information carefully to ensure that it is complete and accurate. Recipients will be notified of their award status via email and if we are unable to contact you, you will not receive an award.
Academic Information
OCCC Student ID *
Your OCCC Student ID is a seven digit number that may be found on your printable schedule. If you cannot locate your ID number, you may call 541-867-8501 for assistance.

You may apply for admission at www.oregoncoast.edu/getting-started/.
What type of student are you? (Select all answers that apply to your situation) *

I am currently a high school senior who will graduate in 2020 I intend to earn a degree or certificate at OCCC I intend to transfer to a four year college or university I have earned a degree or certificate from another college or university
Area of Study *
Have you been officially admitted to the Aquarium Science program? *
If you are not admitted to the Aquarium Science program, do you plan to attend OCCC anyway? *
Have you been officially admitted to the Nursing program? *
Nursing student *

First year Second year
If you are not admitted to the Nursing, do you plan to attend OCCC anyway? *
Education History
What high school did you (or will you) graduate from? *
What is your cumulative GPA?
Students who are new to OCCC, please upload your unofficial transcript from the last school you attended (high school or previous college).

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Did you earn a GED or complete ABE/GED courses at OCCC? *

Yes No
GED graduates, what is your total combined GED score?
Financials
Enter your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) from your FAFSA or ORSAA. *
If you filed the ORSAA (Oregon State Aid Application), please upload a letter from the ORSAA office that states your EFC.

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Will you receive the following aid for the 2020-2021 school year? (Select all that apply) *

Oregon Promise Oregon Opportunity Grant Federal Pell Grant Veterans Education Benefits Oregon Coast Scholars OCCC Tuition Waiver None of the Above
Essay Questions

Please be detailed yet concise in your response to the following questions. The scholarship committee will evaluate the content and quality of your answers as well as how well you express yourself.
What are your specific educational plans and career goals and why? What inspires you to achieve them? (200 word limit) *

200 word limit 0/200
What have you done for your family or community that you care about the most and why? (200 word limit) *

200 word limit 0/200
Describe a personal accomplishment and the strengths and skills you used to achieve it. (200 word limit) *

200 word limit 0/200
Describe a significant change or experience that has occurred in your life. How did you respond and what did you learn about yourself? (200 word limit) *

200 word limit 0/200
Scholarship Eligibility

Some scholarships require applicants to meet extra eligibility requirements. Select the descriptions that apply to you. If none apply to you, you may still be eligible for an OCCC Foundation Scholarship.
Select all of the following that apply to you: *

I am a first-generation college student (neither parents earned a degree) I am a single parent I am of Italian descent I am bilingual I plan to study business (degree or certificate) I am from or currently live in Yachats or Waldport I have demonstrated a commitment to women's rights I am pursuing an Associate of General Studies or an Associate of Arts Transfer Degree None of these apply to me
Define women's equal rights and how they are important to you in your life. (200 word limit) *

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In what ways have you demonstrated, or intend to demonstrate, your support of women's equal rights? (200 word limit) *

200 word limit 0/200
Write a "Thank You" note. Your note will be sent to your scholarship donor when your application is approved. (500 word limit) *

500 word limit 0/500
Verification and Authorization
My electronic signature below affirms the following (must check all boxes): *

All information provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the release of information on this application and other necessary academic information to the OCCC Foundation, the scholarship committee, and individual scholarship donors. I understand the OCCC Foundation has the right to revoke any scholarship opportunity if it is discovered that I intentionally falsified or misinterpreted information on this application, or I no longer meet the requirements at the time of awarding. I authorize the OCCC Foundation to use my photograph and/or use quotes from my application for purposed deemed appropriate by the College and/or Foundation. If awarded, I agree to attend the 2021 scholarship celebration in the fall.
Student Signature *

First Name Last Name
Date *

Month Day Year
Next Steps
You will be notified via email if you have been selected to receive a scholarship award. We anticipate making scholarship offers by May 1, 2021. If you are a current OCCC student, this notification will be sent to your OCCC email address so please check this email regularly.

Award recipients will need to return a signed acceptance form. If documentation is not received on time, the scholarship may be offered to an alternative recipient.
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2021-22 Scholarship Application

Contact Information

Academic Information

Education History

Financials

Essay Questions

Scholarship Eligibility

Verification and Authorization

Next Steps