CONTRACT FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Scholarship Program
2020-2021 APPLICATION
The 2020-2021 application for the Contract for a Better Tomorrow (CBT) Scholarship Program is open! This
Program is funded by a grant from the Domanica Foundation and matched by the Santa Fe Community College
Foundation. The information received from this application will be used to determine your eligibility to participate
in the CBT Scholarship Program. With this application, you must attach your SFCC degree plan completed by your
Academic Adviser and a personal essay.
You are competing for a position in this scholarship program. Please print CLEARLY and answer ALL questions as
completely as possible. PRINT THIS FORM AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION, INCLUDING YOUR
SIGNATURE AND ATTACHMENTS.
SFCC Student ID: ___________________________ Date:_________________
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________
First Last Middle Initial
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________________________
Home phone: ________________________________ Mobile phone: ______________________
Email address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Citizenship: US Citizen ____ US Permanent Resident: ____ International: ____ Undocumented: ____
Are you currently enrolled at SFCC for a degree/certificate with a minimum of 9 credit hours? Yes ___ No ___
What degree/certificate program are you seeking from SFCC? ______________________________________
Are you currently enrolled (or going to be) at another academic institution for the 2020-2021 academic school year? Yes ___ No ___
If YES, are you receiving financial aid/assistance from this other institution? Yes ___ No ___
Check all that apply to you:
___ High school graduate
___ First generation to attend college ___ GED graduate
___ International/Undocumented student
___ Student Ambassador
Have you received the CBT Scholarship at SFCC previously? Yes ___ No ___
When will you graduate from SFCC? ______________________________________________________________
CONTRACT FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Scholarship Program
2020-2021 APPLICATION
I AGREE that the information provided on this application is accurate and complete to the best
of my knowledge. I hereby authorize the office of Enrollment Management & Student Success,
and the Office of Financial Aid, to review and discuss my student and financial aid records with
the appropriate college departments as necessary to determine my participation in the CBT
Scholarship Program for the 2020-2021 academic school year.
Signature: _______________________________ Date: __________________
Please attach your personal statement or essay that explains (1) your eligibility to be part of CBT, (2) how this
scholarship will assist you to achieve your educational goals, and (3) other information you want the selection
committee to consider. Include a signed copy of your completed SFCC degree plan with your essay.
Please email your completed application to:
hazel.lozano@sfcc.edu
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QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU CREATE YOUR PERSONAL ESSAY
1. What is something about you that is unique/unusual/impressive?
2. Why you are interested in your chosen field of study?
3. What inspires you?
4. What is your work experience and what you have learned from it?
5. What are your career goals?
6. Please explain low grades or lapses in your academic record.
7. What are the obstacles or challenges you have faced in your life and how
have you overcome them?
8. What are your personal characteristics and attributes (resilience, optimism,
discipline, tenacity, artistic talent, generosity, etc.)?
9. What are your skills, such as: leadership, verbal or written communication,
creative writing, organizing, etc.?
10. Are you involved in volunteer work or community service?
11. Why should you be chosen to receive the CBT scholarship?
Attachments: CBT Application
SFCC Degree Plan Completed and Signed by Your Adviser