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The Bucknell Community College Scholars Transfer Initiative Summer Program

(Note: LCCC will sponsor two visits to Bucknell University for students who wish to learn more about this opportunity: Friday, November 21, 2008 (approx. 8 am - 6 pm) and Friday, February 13, 2009. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Ginny Mihalik, LCCC Transfer Counselor, vmihalik@lccc.edu or 610-799-1178, as soon as possible to save your place.)

The Bucknell Community College Transfer Initiative summer program will allow six first year LCCC students to participate in a six credit / six week residential summer program at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Classes will be team taught by Bucknell University and community college faculty. The students selected will receive a small stipend, room and board in addition to the tuition free experience and are expected to return to LCCC in the fall to complete their second year and associate's degree.

Eligibility requirements:

  • A GPA in the area of 3.5
  • Completed at least 12 credits as of January 1, 2009
  • Problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Current enrollment at Lehigh Carbon Community College
  • Low to moderate income.* (Defined as having an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $45,000 for families or below $22,500 for independent students as officially determined through the (FAFSA). Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

The application process requires:

  • A completed application form (http://www.bucknell.edu/x32413.xml)
  • A completed FAFSA financial aid form
  • Three letters of recommendation, two from college faculty
  • Copies of all high school and college transcripts
  • An essay
  • A personal interview which will be scheduled on the LCCC campus

Note: The deadline for the submission of the application and supporting materials is Friday, February 28, 2009.

For more information contact:
Ginny Mihalik, Transfer Counselor/Professor
Office of Advising and Counseling Services, AD 126
Lehigh Carbon Community College
4525 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078

Additional information is available at http://www.bucknell.edu/x32413.xml

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate TransferScholarship

The 2009 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship supports high-achieving community college students planning to transfer to a four year college or university beginning fall 2009 by awarding approximately 50 scholarships nationally. Each award covers a portion of educational expenses including tuition, living expenses, fees and books for the final two to three years of a baccalaureate degree up to $30,000 per year depending on financial need. LCCC will nominate two students to compete for this prestigious scholarship. Nominations will be based on the student's demonstrated will to succeed, leadership and public service, critical-thinking ability, appreciation for or participation in the arts and humanities, academic ability and achievement and the following eligibility criteria:

The Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships are awarded to the nation’s top two-year or community college students who have financial need. The selection process for these awards is rigorous and highly competitive, with approximately 50 scholarships awarded each year out of hundreds of nominees.

Prospective candidates must first be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their two-year schools. Students must be currently enrolled at an accredited US community college or two-year institution with sophomore status as of December 31, 2008, or be a recent graduate (since spring 2004).

In addition, applicants must have achieved a cumulative college grade-point average of 3.50 or better on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) and plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to commence studies in the fall of 2009.

  • Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

    • Be a current student at an accredited US community college or two-year institution with sophomore status by December 31, 2008, or a recent graduate (since spring 2004).
    • Plan to enroll full-time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in fall 2009.
    • Have a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.50 or better on a scale of 4.0 (or the equivalent).
    • Be nominated by his or her two-year institution.
    • Have unmet financial need.
    • Not previously have been nominated for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

    While the Foundation considers academic excellence first in evaluating candidates, competitive applicants must also demonstrate unmet financial need, which has two components:

    • Education costs that are appreciably greater than the total amount of other scholarships or grant awards.
    • Insufficient student and family income to meet educational costs.

    For more information please contact the designated Faculty Representative, Ginny Mihalik, Transfer Counselor at vmihalik@lccc.edu.

    For a complete listing of eligibility requirements and the application process see http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarships/.

  • THE DEADLINE TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR LCCC IS MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2009. This scholarship deadline will be strictly enforced. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program offers scholarship opportunities to students who will be college juniors and seniors during the 2009-2010 academic year. Two students who demonstrate outstanding commitment and potential and intend to pursue careers related to mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering may be nominated by LCCC to compete in the awarding of 300 competitive scholarships nationally. This scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. To be considered for nomination as a Goldwater Scholar, a student must:

  • Be a current full-time student who will be eligible for junior or senior standing during the 2009-2010 academic year
  • Plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree during the 2009-2010 academic year
  • Have a 3.0 or higher cumulative average at time of nomination
  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national
  • Plan to pursue a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.

For a complete listing of eligibility requirements and the application process, which includes the submission of essays, recommendations,and transcripts to the LCCC Goldwater Scholarship Nomination Committee, c/o Ms.Ginny Mihalik, LCCC Transfer Counselor, AD 126, see http://www.act.org/goldwater/ .NOTE: The scholarship deadline will be strictly enforced. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarship

The Morris K. Udall Foundation offers scholarships of up to $5,000 for tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses for college students who plan to pursue a course of study and career that will allow them to make significant contributions to the shaping of environmental issues, tribal public policy, or Native American health care issues. Up to six LCCC students will be nominated to compete nationally for this scholarship and will be selected on the basis of demonstrated commitment through leadership,contribution to and participation related to environmental or natural resource issues, or tribal public policy or Native American health care. To be considered for nomination one must:

  • Be a student who will transfer and be eligible for either junior or senior standing in fall 2009
  • Intend at least one or two more years of full-time undergraduate study beginning in fall 2009
  • Be committed to a career related to the environment OR tribal public policy OR Native American health care
  • Have a college grade-point average of at least a 3.0
  • Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident.

For a complete listing of eligibility requirements and the application process, which includes the submission of essays, recommendations and transcripts to the LCCC Morris Udall Foundation Nomination Committee, c/o Ms. Ginny Mihalik, LCCC Transfer Counselor, AD 126, see http://www.udall.gov/. NOTE: The scholarship deadline will be strictly enforced. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Additional Sources of Scholarships and Financial Aid