The Valley College ONLINE application allows you to apply for over 100 inside scholarships at one time!
The SBVC Online Scholarship Application combines over 100 inside scholarships into a single application process. Before you complete any portion of the application you must read this entire section. If you experience any technical difficulties or have limited computer experience the Scholarship Office recommends utilizing the technical support of the Help Desk, the Student Assistance Program or the Cyber Lounge. Technical assistance is not available by telephone and staff is not available in the Library Computer Lab or other campus computer labs to help you complete your application. Computers are available for your use in these labs but staff are not trained to answer your scholarship application questions.
The 2011-2012 SBVC Online Scholarship Application is currently CLOSED and is for funding to support students in the 2012-2013 academic year. Students are notified through their STUDENT email account if they are selected in April 2012 and awards will be given at the 2012 May Award Ceremony. This is NOT an immediate need application! The scholarship process is designed to benefit students who are planning ahead for their future academic success. Start planning NOW for the scholarship application period which will begin in October 2012 - January 2013.
The SBVC Online Scholarship Application asks that you provide several different sections of information including:
1. STUDENT INFORMATION :
In this section a window will appear with your current student information. You will correct and complete the general information including your name, address, phone, email and other contact information. It is important that your contact information MATCH the information in the Admissions and Records office. If you have changed your phone, email, major or address recently and have not updated that information on the Change of Information Form in Admissions and Records you must do so before completing your SBVC Online Scholarship Application by the January deadline.
2. SCHOLARSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE :
You will be asked an extensive list of questions. Every question refers to eligibility factors of one or more of the SBVC scholarships. You may answer as many or as few questions as you like; however, incomplete answers may greatly reduce the number of scholarships for which you may be eligible. If you are unclear about a question, the application has a help feature that is enabled when you "float" over a question. For many questions, a pop-up box will appear that offers additional clarifying information to help you select the correct response. If you are still not sure, take your best guess or email the scholarship office for clarification. Academic information such as units and GPA will be verified after Fall 2011 grades are posted and will be included with your most recent SBVC transcripts which can be viewed online.
3. SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY & AGREEMENTS :
In this section, you will be asked to sign (check the box) for statements like the following :
The submitted information is true.
The SBVC Scholarship Committee or selection committee will use my application for screening purposes only.
I understand that receiving a printed list of scholarships for which I may be eligible, does not guarantee that I will be awarded a scholarship.
I authorize the scholarship office to use transcripts, enrollment data, demographics and other student services/program data such as EOPS, DSPS, or Financial Aid data to determine scholarship eligibility.
4. PERSONAL STATEMENT OR SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY
In this section, you will be asked to COMPLETE a personal statement or 250-300 word essay. More detailed information is available about the essay on the Personal Statement webpage. Please read this section thoroughly before beginning your online application.
5. SAVE OR SUBMIT :
In each section you will be able to return to your application to complete the questions or your essay by selecting SAVE. The Scholarship Office recommends saving your work often throughout the application process. It is important not to select SUBMIT until your application is in its final form and ready for submission. After you select SUBMIT, you may return to read your information, but you will not be able to add or change your application in any way. It's a good idea to have someone proofread all sections before you hit SUBMIT. After having your application proofed you should submit your application immediately. Do not wait for the submission of your Faculty Recommendations in order to submit your portion of the application. Recommendations can still be added after the application has been submitted as long as it is before the deadline.
The deadline to submit your SBVC Online Scholarship Application WAS:
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 12:00 Noon