2010 All-USA Academic Team and Coca-Cola Scholarship Applications Due Now Overview Skyline College may nominate two students to the All-USA Academic Team and Coca-Cola All-California Team. To be considered for these awards complete the application and return it to Christine Case (7214 or mailbox in 7130) by November 2. Annually, 20 outstanding community college students from across the country are selected for the All-USA Academic Team. Additionally, another 20 community college students are selected for the All-California Academic Team. Additionally, one outstanding scholars from each state receives the New Century scholarship. And, 300 students will be awarded Coca-Cola scholarships.These prestigious awards include cash scholarships and an important recognition. Skyline students do win these awards. We have had All-USA Academic Team members, New Century scholars, Coca-Cola Scholars, and All-California Academic Team members. Meet the previous winners. Will you be the 2010 scholars? The All-USA Academic Team seeks to honor outstanding students from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines to hold up as representatives of all outstanding community college students. Nominees may be pursuing an associate degree or intend to transfer and earn a baccalaureate degree. Please review carefully the eligibility criteria with your student nominees. The All-USA Academic Team is a merit award based on students' community college accomplishments. The centerpiece of the form is the student's essay on his/her most outstanding community college endeavor. It can be in community service, in research, the arts, journalism or public affairs. The discussion questions give judges a sense of the nominee’s background and commitments outside of school so they can place the nominee's achievements in context. Overcoming obstacles to attend community college and having family and/or work obligations are not criteria for the award. Because the nomination form is written to match judging criteria, it is important to read the form carefully and follow directions precisely. Be specific and concise. All responses must be typed in a typeface no smaller than 10-point and adhere to length limits specified on the forms. Any additional materials (such as photographs or newspaper clippings) will be removed before judging and will not be returned. Accuracy is important. Make sure the total hours tallied for work, activities and classes do not exceed the total number of hours physically possible during that time period. All contents of the form are subject to verification, and students may be disqualified even after notification if their nomination forms contain inaccuracies.  Contact Christine Case for further information (7214. Office hours posted at skylinecollege.edu/case) Qualified nominees: Must be an active member of Phi Theta Kappa. Will be enrolled in Skyline College through December 2010. Will have at least 45 semester (or 60 quarter) college-level credit hours either completed at or transferred to a community college by December 31, 2008, and be on track to have at least 53 semester (79.5 quarter) college-level credit hours by August 31, 2010. Will have a minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) college-level credit hours completed at a community college in the past five years. should expect to transfer to a four-year college in 2010. The student must be admitted as a junior in his/her major program of study. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 in all college credit coursework completed in the last five years. The applicant's record must be free from suspension, probation, or other disciplinary action.   All-USA Application Download a draft application (pdf) or use the application below: This form will be used by the College selection committee. It doesn't need to be perfect at this time, we will help the nominees complete the final application. Name__________________________________________________________________ Student ID______________________________________________________________ Current degree expected             q AA          qAS           Date expected______________ Do you intend to transfer________________ Career goal__________________________ College-level credits earned:___________________ Units currently carried:___________ (Include all college-level coursework for past 5 years, even at multiple institutions.)    Cumulative GPA:_______________   3. Discussion questions. Each (A and B) answer may not exceed one-half page. A) If applicable, describe paid positions, with dates and estimated time spent, as well as family or other non-volunteer obligations you have, while attending community college (do not include activities listed in other sections of this application). B) Why did you choose to attend a community college?   4. Campus involvement (may not exceed one typed page). Using numbers and bullets rather than paragraph form, list NO MORE THAN THREE community college organizations in which you have participated. Feel free to include any honors or awards received related to your involvement. Be certain to include dates, leadership positions held, time spent (hours/week), plus specific activities or duties performed and scope or impact of your work. Do not include activities listed in the previous sections. Judges will consider ONLY the first page.   5. Community activities (may not exceed one typed page). Using numbers and bullets rather than paragraph form, list NO MORE THAN THREE community activities in which you have participated since you have been enrolled in community college. Feel free to include any honors or awards received related to your activities. Be certain to include dates, leadership positions held, time spent (hours/week), plus specific activities or duties performed and scope or impact of your work. Do not include activities listed in the previous sections. Judges will consider ONLY the first page.   7. Essay Question (may not exceed two pages, typed and double-spaced). Describe your most significant endeavor since attending community college in which you applied your academic or intellectual skills from your community college education to benefit your school, community or society. The endeavor may be in community/service learning, in research, in the arts, or in advocacy/public affairs. Judges will consider originality, initiative, degree of difficulty, results and benefit to society. ONLY two double-spaced typed pages will be considered. Please limit your answer to ONE specific endeavor.   If you are selected as a nominee, letters will be needed by mid-November. Start asking your instructors and mentors now.   6. Letter of Recommendation #1 (Leadership letter). Letters of recommendation give judges an expanded picture of the nominee’s academic and leadership accomplishments and civic involvement. This letter must be from a current community college faculty member, administrator or dean and should give specific examples of how the student has demonstrated leadership abilities, service involvement, and impact outside the classroom. Letter must not exceed 500 words and must be typed on letterhead in type no smaller than 10 point, and signed.   8. Letter of recommendation #2 (Endeavor letter) The second letter of recommendation should be from a mentor or supervisor who was directly involved in the endeavor that the nominee writes about in the essay. This letter should focus on the merits and impact of the endeavor discussed in the nominee’s essay. If the endeavor discussed in the essay is a group project, the mentor should discuss the role the student played in the project and its success. Letter must not exceed 500 words and must be typed on letterhead in type no smaller than 10 point, and signed.