CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY (CAPED)

 

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, 2011

 

 

CAPED invites you to complete a 2011 Student Scholarship Application. Scholarship applications will be accepted between June 1st and September 29th. This year, CAPED will award scholarships to 10 students.

 

• Susan Bunch Memorial Scholarship                                                                                 $1,000

In memory of Susan Bunch, a Learning Disabilities Specialist from West Valley College.

Awarded to a student with a learning disability who is pursuing a college degree.

 

• Cindy Kolb Memorial Scholarship                                                                                   $1,000

In memory of Cindy Kolb, a Director of Disabled Student Services at San Francisco State University. Awarded to a student with a disability attending a four-year college or university.

 

• William May Memorial Scholarship                                                                                 $1,000

In memory of William May, a CAPED Founder and a former Coordinator of Disabled Student Programs and Services at Riverside City College. Awarded to a college student with a disability.

 

• Lynn M. Smith Memorial Scholarship                                                                             $1,000

In memory of Lynn M. Smith, Career/Vocational counselor at De Anza Community College and Director of Disabled Student Services at San Francisco State University.

Awarded to a Community College student with a disability who is pursuing a vocational career goal.

• Walter Young Memorial Scholarship                                                                               $1,000

In memory of Walter Young, CAPED supporter and husband of Past President, Ellen Young. Awarded to a college student who is blind or visually impaired.

• Steve Fasteau Past Presidents’ Scholarship                                                                     $1,000

In honor of all the dedicated professionals who have served as President of CAPED.

Awarded to a college student with a disability who has high academic achievement and has shown leadership and dedication to the advancement of students with disabilities in postsecondary (college or university) education.

 

• CAPED General Excellence Scholarship                                                                         $1,500

In celebration of student excellence. Awarded to a college student with a disability who demonstrates high academic achievement and is involved in his/her community as well as campus life.

 

 

Patricia Sonntag Memorial Scholarship                                                                 $1,000

In memory of Patricia Sonntag, a Director of the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities from Sacramento State University. Awarded to a student with a disability attending a four-year college or university, who is majoring in a field related to policy formulation or service delivery to students with disabilities or is actively engaged in advocacy or leadership in campus, community or governmental organization that benefits individuals with disabilities regardless of major.

 

 

Dick Griffiths Memorial Scholarship                                                                                  $1,000

In memory of Richard (Dick) Griffiths, a Learning Disabilities Specialist and founder of CAPED from Cabrillo College. Awarded to a student with a learning disability who has been challenged in math. (In addition to completing the Student Scholarship Application, the student should include a brief essay on strategies that s/he uses to overcome his/her math challenges, which will be published in the CAPED Communiqué to benefit other students with similar challenges).

 

 

Betty Bacon Memorial Scholarship                                                                               $1,000      
To honor the memory of Betty Bacon, a Director of Disabled Student Services for over 25 years at San Diego State University and a consummate advocate for people with disabilities. Awarded to a college or university student with a disability.

 

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCEDURE, 2011

§  Submit the following six items in one application packet to be considered for all nine scholarships.

§  Meet the criteria outlined below.

§  The application packet must be postmarked no later than September 29th.  Please do not fax your materials.

§  Do not staple on any materials. Thank you!

                        

                       Mail the application packet to:

                        

                                                                                   Kathi Pryor, Director

                                                                                   Disabled Student Programs & Services

                                                                                   San Bernardino Valley College

                                                                                   701 South Mt. Vernon Avenue

                                                                        San Bernardino, CA 92410

 

If you have any questions, please contact Kathi Pryor at (909) 384-8663 or e mail, kpryor@sbccd.cc.ca.us

1.     APPLICATION
Criteria: Complete the attached application demonstrating your financial need.

2.     LETTER OF APPLICATION
Criteria: A personal letter (NO MORE THAN ONE PAGE in 12 point type),
demonstrating (a) your writing skills, (b) progress towards meeting your educational and
vocational goals, (c) management of your disability, and (d) your involvement in
community activities.

3.     LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Criteria: A letter of recommendation from a college classroom instructor (not a
disability specialist or counselor) describing (a) your academic achievements and (b)
your ability to meet scholastic responsibilities.

4.     VERIFICATION OF DISABILITY
Criteria: Medical or other written documentation that verifies your disability.

5.     TRANSCRIPTS
Criteria: Current transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) that (a) verify a grade point
average of at least 2.5 if an undergraduate and at least 3.0 if a graduate and (b) at least six undergraduate/three graduate semester units or eight undergraduate/four graduate quarter units from a public or private California university/college.

6.     PROOF OF CURRENT ENROLLMENT
Criteria: Proof of enrollment (a) in Fall 2011, and (b) at a public or private California
university/college.

 

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY (CAPED)

 

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM,2011

 

PERSONAL DATA

Printed Name of Student:
Street Address:		City:		Zip:
Phone:	Email:
College major:		Cumulative grade point average:
# of college semesters completed:		Career Goal:
College attending in Fall 2008:			Disability:
Single parent:  [  ]yes  [    ]no	# of dependents

 

 

FINANCIAL NEED

Estimated Annual Expenses, September 15, 2011 – October 8, 2012		Estimated Annual Income, September 15, 2011- September 1, 2012
College tuition/fees		Wages/employment
Books/supplies		Income from spouse/parents
Housing/rent		Savings
Food		Public Benefits (SSI, AFDC, etc)
Utilities/Phone		College financial aid
Car/Transportation		Scholarships
Medical		Loan income
Childcare		Workers compensation
Clothes		Department of Rehabilitation
Other		Other
Total Annual	$	Total Annual	$

 

 

STUDENT CERTIFICATION

My signature verifies (a) that the information in my application packet is true, complete, and accurate, and (b) I understand and agree to comply with the following:

§  Upon submission of this application, CAPED may use the information provided for publicity

§  Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the criteria outlined in this application packet

§  Student scholarship recipients will be notified in writing on or before October 15, 2011

§  The CAPED Fiscal Coordinator will administer awards by October 31, 2011

§  The CAPED scholarship is intended for direct classroom and coursework expenses

 

Signature of Student:

Date: