GENERAL INFORMATION
Each year, West Los Angeles College awards a series
of scholarships from on-and off-campus sources. Many
of these scholarships are listed in this brochure; however,
other awards may become available throughout the year.
Students are urged to request additional information
from the Financial Aid and Student Services Offices,
and from the various instructional departments.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Unless otherwise stipulated, all students must meet
the following requirements:
" Prior completion of at least one semester at
WLAC
" Enrollment in the Spring Semester of at least
3 units
HOW TO APPLY
Applications and information about scholarships are
located in the Financial Aid Office (Building A-12),
which is open from
10 AM to 2 PM and 5PM to 7 PM Monday - Wednesday, or
10 AM to 2 PM Thursday and 9 AM to 12 PM Friday; or
the ASO Office (Building A-5) which is open 8:30 AM
- 7:00 PM Monday - Thursday, and 9 AM to 3 PM Friday.
WHAT TO DO
Read this scholarship booklet, complete the green Application
Forms 1 and 2 inserted in this booklet, and write a
scholarship essay. For awards requiring community service,
attach a letter from the organization for which you
worked or volunteered. Start early so you will have
all the necessary papers to submit before the deadline.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY?
Every award is overseen by a committee who screens
the applications for the best-qualified students for
each award. In cases where criteria are very narrow,
a committee will make a selection during the screening
of applications. Sometimes the top candidates are selected
for a short interview.
The interview committee may ask questions about your
education goals and career plans. You should be prepared
to answer questions about how you will be helped by
receiving the Scholarship. Some Scholarships sponsors
participate on selection committees, so you will want
to make a good impression. Try to relax-the committee
members just want to get to know you a little better.
Recipients of awards will be notified by mail toward
the end of April. All winners will be invited to attend
the Annual WLAC Scholarship Reception in May 2003, where
they will receive certificates of recognition and/or
awards.
Most scholarships awarded are released within two weeks
of the Scholarship reception. A few off-campus organizations
like to make other arrangements with scholarship recipients.
If so, you will be notified by mail.
