Student Ambassador Application
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ________ Zip Code: ______________
County: ________________________ JCC Student ID Number: ____________________
Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________________
Cell Phone Number: _______________________________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________________________
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION:
High School Name: ____________________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ________ Zip Code: ______________
Cumulative GPA in High School: ____________________
Please complete below information if currently enrolled at JCC or another college:
College Name: ________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ________ Zip Code: ______________
Cumulative GPA at JCC or other college: ____________________
Program of Study: ___________________________________
Cumulative Credit Hours (Johnston Community College students only): _______________
Anticipated Graduation or Transfer Date: ________________________________________
Updated - February 27, 2020
ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ON SEPARATE SHEETS OF
PAPER. EACH RESPONSE SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN 500 WORDS. PLEASE
INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME ON THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF EACH ESSAY.
1. Biography about yourself.
2. List ALL special awards, community service, talents, hobbies and interests.
3. Why did you decide on your program of study?
4. What are your plans after graduation?
5. Why would you be an effective Ambassador?
6. What one thing would you like the Ambassador Advisor to know about you? or
If you are a current Ambassador, why are you seeking to reapply to the program?
Please provide two letters of reference to accompany your application. Each letter must be
mailed directly to the JCC Foundation from the reference. (One professional and one
personal reference)
Applicant’s Signature __________________________________________________________
Date _________________________________________________________________________
COMPLETED APPLICATION, SIGNED CONTRACT, ESSAY QUESTIONS, AND
REFERENCES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION OFFICE AT
JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2020.
MAIL TO: JCC FOUNDATION
AMBASSADOR ADVISOR
JCC FOUNDATION OFFICE
P.O. BOX 2350
245 COLLEGE RD.
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Updated - February 27, 2020
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Student Ambassador Contract
If selected, I agree to meet the following expectations during my year as an Ambassador:
1. Participate in required functions and complete one service hour per week in Student
Services or Foundation offices (approximately 35 hours a semester)
2. Attend all requested
events and activities*
3. Attend scheduled meetings
4. Actively participate in Ambassador service project
5. Attend recruiting events and conduct tours of the campus
6. Participate in the Ambassador retreat and orientation training sessions
7. Forfeiture of any other JCC Foundation scholarship awarded through
johnstoncc.academicworks.com
8. If I withdraw from or am terminated from student ambassador duties prior to fulfilling
my year-long commitment, I may be required to repay my scholarship to JCC.
*Events and activities may occur at or with religious organizations and fall on weekends. Please
do not apply for this scholarship if you will be unable to fully participate in all functions.
If selected to represent Johnston Community College as a Student Ambassador, I will
receive:
1. Full tuition, activity and technology fees for one year FOR FALL AND SPRING
SEMESTERS ONLY (in-state tuition rate)
2. Personal and professional development
3. Clothing and name tag
4. Opportunities to meet community and state leaders and become acquainted with trustees,
foundation board, faculty, and staff
5. Membership of a small, exceptional group of students committed to the success of JCC
and its students
I understand that I will be excluded from further participation in the Ambassador
Program if any of the following conditions occur:
1. Seek nominations for/or become a SGA officer
2. Become enrolled for less than 12 semester hours with exception of the summer semester
3. Loss of good standing within the College or community
4. Cumulative grade point average drops below a 3.0
5. Failure to fulfill the standards of the program (including class and meeting attendance,
behavioral expectations, leadership class completion, minimum weekly service hours and
other mandatory functions)
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NOTE: Termination or withdrawal from the Ambassador program requires the return of all
items provided by Johnston Community College, and you may be required to repay the
ambassador scholarship to JCC. Failure to return Ambassador materials will result in a
hold placed on all grades released and future transcript requests.
In addition, by accepting this scholarship, the student agrees to forfeit any other JCC
Foundation scholarship awarded through johnstoncc.academicworks.com. (Outside or
third party scholarships may be retained.)
I, __________________________________________________, have read the above and
agree to fulfill these requirements if selected.
Date: _____________________________________
Student Ambassador Reference Form
(this form is supplemental to the reference letter)
Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________
Your Name: __________________________________________________________________
Relation to Applicant: _______________________________ Phone #___________________
This form is supplemental to the reference letter. You may fill out this form for the student who
has asked you to be a reference and enclose it with your letter in sealed envelope.
Please return letter of recommendation and this form to:
Advisor to Ambassadors
JCC Foundation
PO Box 2350
245 College Road
Smithfield, NC 27577
Please circle the number which best describes this student on each of the following
characteristics:
Excellent Good Average Poor N/A
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE 1 2 3 4 5
LEADERSHIP 1 2 3 4 5
ATTENDANCE 1 2 3 4 5
RESPONSIBILITY 1 2 3 4 5
RESPECT SHOWN FOR OTHERS 1 2 3 4 5
PUNCTUALITY 1 2 3 4 5
WILLINGNESS TO TRY SOMETHING NEW 1 2 3 4 5
OVERALL ATTITUDE 1 2 3 4 5
Are there other factors that you feel might assist in determining whether this student
should be selected as a member of the 2020-2021 Johnston Community College Student
Ambassador Program?
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Signature: _________________________________ Date: __________________
Student Ambassador Reference Form
(this form is supplemental to the reference letter)
Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________
Your Name: __________________________________________________________________
Relation to Applicant: _______________________________ Phone #___________________
This form is supplemental to the reference letter. You may fill out this form for the student who
has asked you to be a reference and enclose it with your letter in sealed envelope.
Please return letter of recommendation and this form to:
Advisor to Ambassadors
JCC Foundation
PO Box 2350
245 College Road
Smithfield, NC 27577
Please circle the number which best describes this student on each of the following
characteristics:
Excellent Good Average Poor N/A
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE 1 2 3 4 5
LEADERSHIP 1 2 3 4 5
ATTENDANCE 1 2 3 4 5
RESPONSIBILITY 1 2 3 4 5
RESPECT SHOWN FOR OTHERS 1 2 3 4 5
PUNCTUALITY 1 2 3 4 5
WILLINGNESS TO TRY SOMETHING NEW 1 2 3 4 5
OVERALL ATTITUDE 1 2 3 4 5
Are there other factors that you feel might assist in determining whether this student
should be selected as a member of the 2020-2021 Johnston Community College Student
Ambassador Program?
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Signature: _________________________________ Date: __________________