California Association on Post-Secondary Education and Disability (CAPED) 2005 Scholarships
CAPED invites you to complete a 2005 student scholarship application. This year, CAPED will award scholarships to seven students. CAPED Application (14K PDF)
Scholarships
- Susan Bunch Memorial Scholarship $1,000: In memory of Susan Bunch, a Learning Disabilities Specialist from West Valley College. Awarded to a student with a learning disability who is pursuing a college degree.
- Cindy Kolb Memorial Scholarship $1,000: In memory of Cindy Kolb, a Director of Disabled Student Services at San Francisco State University. Awarded to a student with a disability attending a four-year college or university.
- William May Memorial Scholarship $1,000: In memory of William May, a CAPED Founder and a former Coordinator of Disabled Student Programs and Services at Riverside City College. Awarded to a college student with a disability.
- Lynn M. Smith Memorial Scholarship $1,000: In memory of Lynn M. Smith, Career/Vocational counselor at DeAnza Community College and Director of Disabled Student Services at San Francisco State University. Awarded to a Community College student with a disability who is pursuing a vocational career goal.
- Walter Young Memorial Scholarship $1,000: In memory of Walter Young, CAPED supporter and husband of Past President, Ellen Young. Awarded to a college student who is blind or visually impaired.
- Steve Fasteau Past Presidents' Scholarship $1,000: In honor of all the dedicated professionals who have served as President of CAPED. Awarded to a college student with a disability.
- CAPED General Excellence Scholarship $1,500: In celebration of student excellence. Awarded to a college student with a disability who demonstrates high academic achievement and is involved in his/her community as well as campus life.
Student Scholarship Application Procedure
Submit the following six items in one application packet to be considered for all eight scholarships.
The application packet must be postmarked no later than September 1, 2005
Mail the application packet to:
Janet Shapiro
Disabled Student Programs and Services
Santa Barbara City College
721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Shapiro Phone: (805) 965-0581 ext. 2365. Email Janet Shapiro.
- Personal Data
Criteria: Complete the personal data form, attached, demonstrating financial need. - Letter of Application
Criteria: A personal letter (No more than one page in 12-point type), demonstrating (a) writing skills, (b) progress towards meeting educational and vocational goals, (c) how you accommodate your disability, (d) involvement in community activities, and (d) any personal information that might strengthen the application. - Letter of Recommendation
Criteria: A letter of recommendation from a college instructor describing (a) the student's academic achievements and (b) the student's ability to meet scholastic responsibilities. - Verification of Disability
Criteria: Medical or other written documentation that verifies student's disability. - Transcripts
Criteria: Current transcripts that (a) verify a grade point average of at least 2.5 if an undergraduate and at least 3.0 if a graduate and (b) at least six undergraduate/three graduate semester units or eight undergraduate/four graduate quarter units from a public or private California university/college. - Proof of Current Enrollment
Criteria: Proof of enrollment (a) in fall 2005, and (b) at a public or private California university/college.
