11th Annual WC-PLN Scholarship Application
Thank you for your interest in an 11th Annual West Coast Peer Learning Network Scholarship. Please review the following information below.
Awards
One-time cash award: The scholarship award will be presented at the 11th Annual WC-PLN Virtual Conference. Recipients must be registered for the conference and in attendance to receive the award.
Eligibility for Submission
Must be a student enrolled at an accredited community college or university for either the current academic term, the term immediately previous to, or the term immediately following the date of application. * The West Coast Peer Learning Network Conference does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.
Selection Criteria
The award recipient will be selected based on their demonstration of outstanding service as peer educator —such as a tutor, mentor, Academic Coach, or SI Leader: Selection criteria include: (1) Exceptional understanding of peer led academic support in a small group environment, (2) Highly effective SI leadership or tutoring (use of innovative learning strategies; strong rapport with students, faculty, and staff; measured student success; etc.), (3) Commitment to student success, and (4) Quality contribution and impact to student learning and the development of the academic support program within the applicant's institution.
Application Requirement
(1) A 250-500 word personal essay on the value of peer academic support in the applicant's own life, in the life of the students served, and in the context of the larger academic community, (2) One letter of recommendation from the applicant's campus program supervisor, coordinator, or director, (3) One letter of recommendation from a faculty member (course instructor, department chair, etc.) or staff member who has worked with or directly observed the applicant in their academic support role, (4) A current unofficial college or university transcript with cumulative undergraduate or graduate GPA.
Dates and Deadlines
All applications must be submitted by Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:59 pm (PST). Selected winners will be contacted via email Friday, October 23, 2026.
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Applicant Information
Applicant's Name
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Applicant's Mailing Address
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Applicant's Phone Number
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Applicant's Institution Where Currently Enrolled (do not abbreviate, include campus is applicable)
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Institution's State/Provence/Territory and Country
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Applicant's Anticipated Graduation Date
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Fall 2026
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Please list all terms in service as a peer educator in the past academic year (minimum of one full term) by institution. Include start dates, end dates, and (if applicable) course(s) supported.
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250-500 word personal essay on the value of peer academic support in the applicant's own life, in the life of the students served, and in the context of the larger academic community.
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One signed letter of recommendation from the applicant's campus program supervisor, coordinator, or director.
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Disclaimer
Please be aware that by attending the WC-PLN conference, you consent to your name, person, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in photography, video, and in written format for use in any and all media, and you release all conference producers and partners, participating colleges, as well as conference presenters and attendees, from any liability whatsoever. Thank you.
By typing my name, I certify that all statements or information I have provided above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Any deliberate misrepresentation found in this application may be the cause for the application to be disregarded and may prohibit me from applying again in the future.
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