Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

Student Financial AssistanceLocal Private AssistanceApplication Forms Required:Refer to donor for applicationDeadline Date: VariesMany organizations in the five-county area served by the Collegeoffer private scholarships. These scholarships are awarded bythe organizations and criteria can vary. Students can learn moreabout these private scholarships at local high schools, librariesand individual service organization directories. For the most currentlisting of scholarships, please refer to our Website at www.chesapeake.edu.James H. Barton Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship is available to Queen Anne’s County residentswith a 2.0 grade point average enrolling at Chesapeake Collegeeither full- or part-time. Contact Mr. James Barton at: 410-758-2996, for more information.Caroline County Advanced Life Support TuitionReimbursementEastern Shore residents, with preference given to Caroline Countyresidents who hold certification as an EMT-B, CRT or CRT-I, mayapply for this reimbursement. Applicants must be accepted as amember of CCALS. Application and approval is required. Formore information, contact Mr. Ebling at bcebling@emerg.caroline.md.us.Chesapeake Women’s Network (P54)The Queen Anne’s and the Talbot chapters each offer a scholarshipto a female student residing in Queen Anne’s, Talbot,Caroline or Dorchester counties. Preference is given to a studentre-entering college or the job market. Selection is made by theNetwork. The Queen Anne’s Chapter’s deadline is March 31st.The Talbot Chapter’s deadline is May 1st.International Association of Administrative Professionals,Tidewater Chapter (P18)The Tidewater Chapter of the IAAP sponsors a full- and parttimescholarship. This scholarship is awarded based on a 2.5grade point average and financial need for courses in the ComputerInformation Systems Program: Office Administration. Thisscholarship is not renewable.Private Nursing ScholarshipsPrivate Nursing Scholarships Memorial Hospital at Easton Foundation,Inc. offers scholarships/loans to full- or part-time studentsaccepted and enrolled in Chesapeake College’s AssociateDegree Nursing Program. Students should contact the hospitalfoundation at: 410-822-1000, ext. 5481, for more information.Chesapeake College’s ScholarshipProgramsApplication Forms Required:Chesapeake College Scholarship ApplicationDeadline Date: Mid-AprilChesapeake College’s Scholarship Programs are funded only bythe generous support of local donors, particularly the CollegeBoard of Trustees; corporate, civic, social and individual sponsors;Chesapeake faculty and staff, alumni, friends and studentsof the College. To comply with the award criterion set by donors,Chesapeake College Scholarship Chair may share informationabout students’ academic and financial information to determineeligibility for a scholarship. By signing the Scholarship Application,students authorize the release of such information to scholarshipdonors.Institutional GrantsChesapeake Ambassador Grants (AMD)Two students are selected by the Director of Admissions to serveas Chesapeake Ambassadors in the College’s admissions/recruitmentprogram. Each student, one a traditional college studentand the other a non-traditional student, must enroll either full- orpart-time at the College and is required to work approximatelyeight hours per week in the Admissions Office in exchange fortuition and fees and a book allowance for the academic year. Thisgrant is renewable.Institutional ScholarshipsHonors ScholarshipsFaculty-Staff Scholarships (S50)The Faculty-Staff Scholarship awards are provided by the facultyand staff of Chesapeake College to outstanding students who intendto enroll as full-time students and who have achieved atleast a 3.0 grade point average in high school. Award amountsvary.Presidential Honors Scholarships (S52)The Presidential Honors Scholarships, provided by the ChesapeakeCollege Board of Trustees, are the most prestigious scholarshipsoffered by Chesapeake College. Awarded to the most academicallytalented senior in each of the nine public high schoolswho has achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average over fouryears. This scholarship covers tuition and fees up to 14 creditsper semester. Recipients must participate in the Honors Programat the College. The scholarship is renewable for the second yearof study with a College grade point average of 3.0.21