The Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Program has been established to enable community college transfer students to complete their undergraduate studies at UC Santa Cruz. The program provides a $20,000 scholarship distributed over two years, mentoring and academic support, and assistance in finding paid or volunteer summer work experience, co-sponsored by private-and public-sector employers. Recipients will be selected by the chancellor of UCSC from candidates submitted by the presidents of participating community colleges.
How to Apply:
•To download the application visit the Skyline College Financial Aid page. The application deadline is February 3, 2014.
•Apply for admission to UC Santa Cruz during the filing period, November 1-30, 2013. Visit the Transfer Center for more information.
•Apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application by March 2, 2014.
For more information contact the Financial Aid office in Building 2, Room 2234, (650) 738-4236 or skyfaoffice@smccd.edu.
Article by Crystal Shetaya and Jared Martin.
