College of the Desert Scholarship

The COD Scholarship is now available.  The application is electronic and fairly easy to complete.  Don't miss out on this one.  There are about 50+ different awards available.  The deadline is March 02, 2014, BUT don't wait until the last minute.

Queen Scheherazade Scholarship

For the very first time, COD has a finalist for the Queen Scheherazade scholarship.  The candidate, a former student in the Scholarship Class is one of fourteen candidates to be selected for the final round.  She has the opportunity to win either Queen or  one of two Princess awards.  I believe the Queen wins $3,500 and each Princess wins $3,000.  Let's keep our fingers crossed for our candidate.

Soroptimist Scholarship

Soroptimist or the Women's Opportunity Award  has a December 15th deadline.  There are three scholarships available for approximately $1, 600.  These are cash awards which are not limited to paying for tuition.

You must be a woman who is financially responsible for either children, a disabled husband parents or other family members.

Girl Friend Factor Scholarship

The next deadline for the Girl Friend Factor is coming up.  I believe that the date is December 15th, but will confirm the date as soon as I am back on campus.  For now, prepare for the deadline as December 1st just to be on the safe side.

Please "google"  Go Girl Grants to access application information.  Remember that this application is specifically for women who are 25 years of age or older. They are a fabulous organization.

GreenPal Business Scholarship

DEADLINE:  February 28th 2014

Applications are to be submitted through the online application process.

Scholarship winner will be announced March 15th, 2014

Application open to any graduating high school senior, college freshman or sophomore who owns and operates his/her own small business, or has put together a business plan to start a business while in college.

AWARD COMPONENTS:
Scholarship is $2,000 paid equally over (4) semesters.

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Graduating high school senior in 2014 or currently enrolled in a college of business with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
2. Must demonstrate high ambition and desire to be entrepreneur or business owner.
3. Must have a declared major in the college of Business.
4. Funds must be used for full-time enrollment at  accredited nonprofit two or four-year colleges, universities, vocational or technical schools in the United States.  

                                              http://yourgreenpal.com/scholarship

Soroptimist Scholarship

Women's Opportunity Award  DEADLINE: December 15, 2013
This is a fabulous scholarship for women who are the main source of income for children, parents, and others who depend on them for support.

The awards range from $1,500 to $1,800 and the money is not limited to tuition and fees.  Our students have always been recipients of these scholarships.

Check with me if you need an application.

College's Designated NOMINATOR

For students who are wanting to apply to the scholarships listed under the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, please note that you must be nominated by the college's designated nominator.  Please check with me for further information.

Eve-Marie Andrews, M.S.
Counselor/Instructor
Scholarship Advisor
emandrews@collegeofthedesert.edu

Non-Member Scholarships under Phi Theta Kappa

The following scholarships were posted under the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society BUT are open to both members and NON-MEMBERS:

All-USA Community College Academic Team
Open to non-members

• Be nominated by your college's designated nominator
• Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement
• Demonstrate significant campus and community engagement 

Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team

• Open to non-members
• Be nominated by college's designated nominator
• Demonstrate significant campus and/or community leadership and service

Coca-Cola New Century Scholars

• Open to non-members
• Be a top-scoring student from one of the 50 United States, Canada or other sovereign nation where at least one Phi theta Chapter resides.
• Be nominated by your college's designated nominator

All-State Community College Academic Team

• Be nominated by your college's designated nominator
• Reside in one of the 38 participating states

Attention Phi Theta Kappa COD Students

December 02, 2013  The fall scholarship applications close.  If you  need assistance with your application, please contact me in the Counseling Office (760 773-2503)

Coordinator for Scholarships
Eve-Marie Andrews

Hites Transfer Scholarship:

• Must be Phi Theta Kappa member
• Transfer full time to a senior institution in the next fall term
• Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement

Guistwhite Scholarship

• Must be Phi Theta Kappa member
• Transfer to a senior institution in the next fall term
• Demonstrate outstanding Phi Theta Kappa participation

GEICO Pathway to Completion Baccalaureate Scholarship

• Must be Phi theta Kappa member
• Must be a business major
• Must apply for the Guistwhite Scholarship