Most scholarships listed will ask you to attach academic transcripts to your application(s) if you are currently enrolled or have attended college previously. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases, but copies of report cards are not. First-Semester or entering freshman should attach a high school transcript. Visit the Admission and Records office for information on requesting transcripts.

Continuing College Students: Enrolled at PC this semester and planning to re-enroll next semester.

First-Semester College Students: Not yet enrolled but planning to attend college for the first time next semester.

Minimum Enrollment: Refers to the minimum hours students must be enrolled in any semester to qualify for a scholarship.

Re-Entry College Students: Non-traditional students, age 24 and older who have had at least a 3 year break between high school and college. May be a new or continuing student.

Transferring or Graduating College Students: Graduating from PC or planning to transfer to a college or university.

Most scholarship applications will require you to submit a written statement, also referred to as a Personal Statement. In most cases, your application is only as good as your Personal Statement! Spend time on this portion of the application. Remember, this is your chance to present yourself to the individual or group granting the scholarship, so be very clear on your answers. Criteria will vary from scholarship to scholarship, and it is important to address everything you are asked about in your writing. For example, some applications may ask you to cover the following:

-Your personal goals
-Your academic and career goals
-Your volunteer experience
-Your cumulative GPA

With regards to scholarships, plagiarism is considered an academic misconduct. According to the Phoenix College Student Handbook, plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgement.   It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.  Any application found to include plagiarized materials will be subject to review by college officials for appropriate action.

Proofread, proofread, and proofread your application! Using proper English grammar and punctuation is essential when applying for any scholarship. Ask a friend or instructor if they would look over your personal statement and application to check for errors and readability before it is submitted.

Several times throughout the year, PC offers free comprehensive Scholarship Workshops designed to provide students with valuable information addressing such items as:

• Writing your Personal Statement
• Tips on applying for scholarships
• What is Financial Need?
• What are some of the best places to find scholarship leads?

Scholarshop workshop schedules held early Fall and Spring semesters will be posted below.

Contact the Honors Department in Dalby Building for more information or visit the Honors Website.