Two Mesa Community College scholarship opportunities are available to help provide financial support to MCC students who wish to participate in a Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) sponsored education abroad program.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: March 1, 2010
The Education Abroad Scholarships may be used to fund program fees and/or tuition and registration fees. The Maricopa Scholarship Grant funding is limited to TUITION AND FEES associated with a Spring or Summer I program. Students may qualify for both scholarships based on FAFSA scores.
Applications for the Education Abroad Scholarships will be scored based on the following criteria:
- Letter of intent on how the education abroad program will help you with your personal, educational, and professional goals (no more than 1 double-spaced page)
- Two letters of recommendation from an instructor, counselor, or administrator who can address your academic performance, personal or professional achievements, and personal character (may use same references from program application)
- Personal statement of financial need (no more than 1/2 page)
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Completion of the 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you need assistance completing the form, please visit the Financial Aid Office.
- MCC Student: Scoring is based on whether the student is: a current MCC student in a MCC study abroad program, a non-MCC student enrolled in a MCC study abroad program, or a current MCC student enrolled in another MCCCD program.
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- Applications for the Maricopa Scholarship Grant will be scored based on the following criteria (see application for complete details):
- Demonstration of Financial Need which requires completion of the 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you need assistance completing the form, please visit the Financial Aid Office.
- Grant is open to all students but focuses on student of color and/or under-represented populations participating in MCC's education abroad programs.
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- Only one application is required to be considered for both scholarship opportunities.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: March 1, 2010
Scholarship awards will be announced in mid-March.
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- Education Abroad Coordinator
International Education Office
Mesa Community College
1833 W. Southern Avenue
Mesa, Arizona 85202
