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M.O.S.T. Spring 2018 Scholarship Criteria
Scholarships are available to individuals accepted in the M.O.S.T. program. Scholarship is renewable provided
criteria are maintained and will be prioritized based upon financial need.
1. Returning adults or incoming freshmen may apply.
2. Must be accepted, and currently active in the M.O.S.T. program
3. Must be currently enrolled in and actively participating in classes only at Southwest.
4. Applicant must agree to work with an Advisor and a Counselor throughout their academic career.
Failure to do so will make the applicant ineligible for future funding.
5. Applicant must agree to serve a minimum of 16 hours each semester of community service
outlined by the program staff. Community service must be documented on the form provided and
signed by the person/program providing oversight.
6. Applicant must maintain a minimum of 90% attendance rate in classes, maintain good academic
standing, attend the summer I.C.E. (Introduction to College Excellence) activities, join a student
organization, and attend workshops and other M.OS.T. sponsored activities.
7. Full or part-time students are eligible to apply for an award.
8. After the initial award, awards may be renewed if recommended by the Counselor AND if recipient
maintains a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA along with satisfactory participation (i.e., must attend
and participate in M.O.S.T. activities).
9. May pursue any certificate or degree program.
10. Must demonstrate a strong desire to succeed and strictly adhere to the program’s Code of Ethics.
11. Must submit a completed 3-paragraph essay explaining why they should receive the scholarship
12. All applicants must have completed the financial literacy workshop outlined by program staff.
13. All scholarships are contingent upon availability of funds.
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Project M.O.S.T. Spring 2018 Scholarship Application
Name __________________________________________ Application Date _________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone _____________________ Email Address ______________________________________________
Southwest ID # _________________________________ Overall Cumulative GPA ________________
Major ______________________________________________ New or Returning Student _______________
M.O.S.T. Case Manager _____________________________ Academic Advisor _________________________
Name/location of High School __________________________________ Year graduated/G.E.D. __________
Received a prior M.O.S.T. Award? (Y/N) ________ Amount & Semester Received $ ____________________
Currently receiving Financial Assistance from other sources? (Y/N) ____________________________________
List those source(s) and amount(s) _____________________________________________________________
Amount being requested for Spring 2018 Scholarship $ _____________________________________________
(NOTE: Providing incomplete, incorrect, or misleading information may result in disqualification.)
Write a minimum of three (3) complete paragraphs explaining why you should receive the scholarship:
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