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GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
International Student Scholarship Program
The John A. Davitt President ’s
Scholarship for International Students
(Designed for New International Students;F-1 visa category)
Background: The "John A. Davitt President ’s
Scholarship for International Students " is named in honor
of the current President of Glendale Community College, Dr. John
A. Davitt. President Davitt has served the Glendale College
district with distinction for over 30 years as Administrative
Dean, Vice President, and since 1985,as Superintendent and
President. During Dr.Davitt’s tenure at Glendale, the College
has demonstrated a firm commitment to servicing international
students, while expanding global education programs for the
campus community. It is through the dedication, vision and
generosity of Dr. Davitt and the President ’s Administrative
Cabinet, that we are pleased to offer this scholarship program
for deserving international students —who will begin their
higher education studies at Glendale Community College.
Criteria and eligibility: Only new international
student applicants (F-1 visa category) will be considered as
potential candidates for the above President ’s Scholarship.
International students currently enrolled at Glendale College
should contact the Scholarship Office for scholarship programs
for continuing students.
The following criteria will be used by the International
Admissions Committee to select students for the award:
- Academic merit and financial need (to include student ’s
grade point average: ideally 2.5 or higher on the U.S.4.0
scale).
- Student ’s overall background and country of origin.
- English language ability (such as TOEFL results, "O
Levels," IELTS exam,etc.).
- Student ’s personal essay statement.
Scholarship terms:
- 10 President ’s Scholarships will be awarded for the
Fall Semester (September); and 10 scholar-ships will be
awarded for the Spring Semester (February); for a total of
20 scholarship awards for the academic year. Summer
&Winter sessions are excluded.
- The President ’s Scholarship awards will be granted as
partial tuition scholarships of $1,000 for the academic year
(two semesters). They will be allocated at $500 per semester
towards tuition expenses, for full-time enrollment (12
units) each semester.
- Scholarship recipients must maintain satisfactory academic
and immigration status with the College and maintain a
cumulative GPA of 2.5 during their degree program.
- The awards will be renewable each year,with a maximum of
two years eligibility.
- Deadlines for applying are the dates stated on the
International Application Form.
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| SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT ’S PERSONAL STATEMENT
Name Last __________
First __________ Middle __________
Date
Country of Birth
Country of Citizenship
To the applicant: In the space provided below (or on a
separate sheet of paper), please state for the Committee how you
can benefit from this scholarship program. Include examples of
family, education, and country background when writing your
essay. Please keep in mind that this scholarship statement is in
addition to the "Personal Statement "included as part
of the regular Glendale College International Application for
Admission form. You will need to submit both statements to
complete the scholarship and regular application process. It is
recommended that you include this scholarship statement with
your other application materials when applying for admission.
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