Mountain Scholars Application- Junior/Senior

Mountain Scholars Program

2023-2024 Junior/Senior Application
Mountain Scholars is a program designed by community leaders committed to supporting first-generation, academically motivated students with financial need in earning a four-year college degree or postsecondary certificate by providing both financial and academic support.

Applicants to the Mountain Scholars program should be:
- First generation (neither parent has completed a four year degree)
- Local to Summit County (2+ years in the county and established in the community)
- Enrolled at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) for year 1-2
- Acheive and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA or higher for Associate level classes, and a minimum 2.5 GPA for Bachelor level classes
- Meet with community mentor one-on one at least once a month
- Provide updates and set goals with mentor and CMC Pathways Coordinator
- Attend spring workshop with mentor
- Have plans to enroll in a partnering four-year program at CMC or a college/university
Please complete this application to be consider for a Mountain Scholars Scholarship. If you have any questions or would like support completing the application, please contact Andrea Walker at aswalker@coloradomtn.edu or (970)989-1304.
Contact Information
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Mailing Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Physical Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
Qualifications
Did one or both of your parents complete a four-year degree?*

YesNo
How many years have you lived in Summit County?*
What is your EFC (Estimated Family Contribution)? You can either find this on your FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) or use this website to calculate your estimated EFC (https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/paying-your-share/expected-family-contribution-calculator)*
EFC
Please upload a copy of your EFC, either the FAFSA SAR report or a screenshot of your EFC estimate from the Collegeboard website (see above question)-PDF or image format preferred*

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How do you plan to pay for college? Please list a dollar amount for each of the following. If you don't know, please put your best estimate.*


Parents/Relatives
Student Loans
Own Funds (ex: Savings)
Scholarships/Grants
Hope to earn through work during the school year

Please list all scholarships you have applied for and/or anticipate receiving for 2023-2024 Academic Year. Include dollar amounts you may/have been awarded if known and whether or not you have been awarded the scholarship *

	Scholarship Name	Amount	Status?
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Do you or your family face any extraordinary circumstances which may affect your ability to pay for college? If so, please explain below.*
Mentoring Participation
How often do you meet with your mentor?*

Less than once a monthOnce a monthTwo times a monthOnce a weekOther
Mentor Name*

First NameLast Name
Mentor Email (You mentor will be sent a request to fill out a recommendation for you.)*
Ex: aswalker@coloradomtn.edu
How often are you meeting with Andrea Walker?*

Less than once a semesterOnce a semesterTwice a semesterAround once a monthOther
Did you take the AAA/College 101/1001 class?*

YesNo
Personal and Academic Information
Upload a copy of your unofficial transcript (To access go to BaseCamp-> Student Planning->Academics-> Unofficial Transcript)-PDF or image format preferred*

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List your involvement outside of the classroom and in the community (ex: work, volunteering etc) and your length of involvement for each.*
Identify a goal and steps you have taken to achieve that goal. (1-2 paragraphs suggested)*
Explain a situation when you have struggled and how you overcame the situation. How will you use these skills to be successful in college? (1-2 paragraphs suggested)*
What would you tell an incoming student in your shoes about how to be successful in college? (1-2 paragraphs suggested)*
Degree and Career Plans
What is your career goal? What jobs would you like to get with your degree?*
I plan to be:*

Full time (30 credits/year, ex: 12+ credits fall and spring, and 6 credits in summer)Three quarter time (~23-24 credits/year, ex: 12 credits for fall and spring, but no summer classes)Part time (~15 credits/year, ex: 6 credits fall and spring, and 3 credits in summer)
List your top 2 school choices for next year (ex: CMC, CSU, MSU Denver etc)*
What Bachelor's degree are you planning to complete?*
When do you anticipate completing your Bachelor's degree?*

Fall 2023Spring 2024Summer 2024Fall 2024Spring 2025Summer 2025Other
By signing this application, I affirm that I understand the following:
- The information I have provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
- The Mountain Scholars Advisory Board may contact my current or future schools regarding the information provided above, or any of the following:
  - My application for admission including my acceptance or enrollment
  - Cost of attendance
  - Eligibility for or receipt of financial aid and/or separate scholarship assistance
  - Unmet financial need
  - Academic standing
  - Coursework, enrollment, completion, credit hours, and grades
Signature*

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Mountain Scholars Program

Contact Information

Qualifications

Mentoring Participation

Personal and Academic Information

Degree and Career Plans