ELIGIBILITY, WHAT YOU WILL NEED, CRITERIA
ELIGIBILITY
• GPA must be at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and enrolled full time as an Engineering or Computer Science major.
Applicants who attended Cochise College classes must demonstrate a cumulative 3.0 GPA in college-level
courses.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Unofficial transcripts until official copies from your current high school or college become available
• Interest Paper: Take control of your career and start looking at where you are interested in working and what you
would like to do. This five page double-spaced, typed document will be a guide for your future, and your plan for
achieving career academic goals.
o Page 1 – Introduction describing problems you are interested in solving, type(s) of Engineering or Computer
Science, and what you want to pursue as a career choice
o Page 2 - Describe employers you are interested in working for and why you like these particular
companies (stable company, good products, innovative projects and products, location, salary schedules,
job opportunities, etc.)
o Page 3 – Your preparation to date on coursework you have taken and personal experiences. Include
working in garages, leadership, project experiences, community service, computer skills, jobs – paid and
unpaid, etc.
o Page 4 – Letter of academic recommendation written by your teacher, counselor, employer, or someone
(other than family) familiar with your qualifications. It is preferred that letters be submitted on letterhead
and must be signed and include contact information.
o Page 5 – References crediting sources where you found your information (magazine, internet, YouTube,
URLs, newspapers, interviews, etc.)
SCORING CRITERIA
Applicants will be scored by a committee based on the following categories.
• Passion
• Merit
• Financial need and low income
YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT
Yes, I am a US citizen or permanent resident
No, I am not a US citizen or permanent resident
ATTACH COMPLETED FORM, TRANSCRIPTS and INTEREST PAPER
Submit all requested information by May 15, 2020 via email to:
Cochise College Financial Aid Office fa@cochise.edu (520) 515-5417 Sierra Vista, or (520) 417-4045 Douglas
Or by mail to:
Financial Aide – EGR Scholarships
Cochise College
901 N. Colombo Ave.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Disclaimer: Scholarship does not guarantee acceptance to ASU, but can lead to additional transfer scholarships to ASU.
Revised Oct 2019
