2020-2021 Student Application
The Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Program
enables outstanding UC-qualified
junior-level community college students to complete their undergraduate studies at
UC Santa Cruz. The program provides a scholarship of up to $20,000 distributed over
two years, mentoring and academic support, and assistance finding paid or volunteer
summer work experience. Recipients will be selected by the UCSC chancellor from
nominees submitted by the presidents of participating community colleges. One
scholarship is available for each college.
Each president may nominate up to three students who meet the following criteria:
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Show exceptional achievement through academic and extracurricular
accomplishments despite adverse socioeconomic conditions;
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Demonstrate an involvement in activities that assist and improve the lives
of others;
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Exhibit outstanding leadership qualities that reflect the ideals of the Pister Program;
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Because of financial need, would not otherwise be able to attend UC Santa Cruz;
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Are qualified for fall 2020 admission to UCSC as a new junior-level transfer student.
Application Instructions
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Fill out the application completely. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Apply for fall 2020 admission to UC Santa Cruz by submitting the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships by
November 30, 2019: apply.universityofcalifornia.edu
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Apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application by
March 2, 2020
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Students on a non-immigrant visa (e.g., F-1, J-1, etc.) are not eligible for this award.
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Collect two letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from a faculty member. The other letter should be from an
individual who is able to comment on such areas as extracurricular activities, leadership skills, commitment and dedication, etc.
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Obtain transcripts from all colleges attended (unofficial copies are acceptable).
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Keep a copy of your application.
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Submit the following items in one packet
to your community college (no staples, please)
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1. scholarship application with personal statement included (single-sided paper)
2. two letters of recommendation
3. all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
Application deadline: February 7, 2020
Select students will be invited to an interview at UC Santa Cruz on March 20, 2020.
Participating Community Colleges
Cabrillo College Foothill College Monterey Peninsula College
Cañada College Gavilan College San José City College
College of San Mateo Hartnell College Skyline College
De Anza College Mission College West Valley College
Evergreen Valley College
Please keep this information sheet for your records.
Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Program
University of California, Santa Cruz
