ACHIEVING THE DREAM

   Majors:

Architectural /Drafting Technology

Biology

Computer Science

Computer-Network Electronic Technology

All Computer Information Systems Majors

Chemistry

Geology

Geographic Information Systems

Electrical Engineering

Mathematics

Physics

All future secondary mathematics and science teachers

All pre-engineering: aerospace, civil, environmental, and mechanical

National Science Foundation Scholarship Grant awarded to Del Mar College Provides up to 30 Need-Based Scholarships up to $2500 per semester as determined by unmet financial need. Application deadline for Fall 2007: September 28, 2007, for Spring 2008: February 1, 2008.

1. All students must file a FAFSA (financial aid application) and qualify for financial aid. Filing on line www.fafsa.ed.gov
2. All students must be working towards a degree in one of the above listed majors.
3. Pre-Engineering majors such as mechanical, civil and chemical should declare Mathematics or Physics as their major.
4. All entering High School graduates must attach a copy of their high school transcript reflecting a minimum average of 80 or higher (2.5 GPA or higher).
5. All students must be a United States citizen, national, refugee alien or resident alien at the time of application.
6. All students must be enrolled and complete 12 hours or more in the fall to receive the spring semester award.
7. Two letters of recommendation from former teachers or DMC faculty.
8. Two page typed double spaced essay addressing the question: "How this scholarship will help you Achieve your Dream?"

Students will be assigned a faculty mentor in their declared major.

Scholarship recipients will be asked to visit with the Project director on a monthly basis.

Students will be encouraged to register in targeted courses that will provide supplemental instruction to enhance the academic success of the student.

Students will be invited to participate in student success workshops.

Students will be invited to participate in activities that promote academic success.