Gulf
States Toyota T-TEN Automotive Technology Diversity Scholarship
The Gulf
States Toyota Automotive Technology T-TEN Diversity Scholarship is merit
and needs based, providing funding for students from lower-income households
who wish to pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive
Technology – Toyota T-TEN option, on the Dallas County Community
College District’s Eastfield College Campus.
Amount
of Award
Throughout
the two year program, the scholarship will provide funding to cover
the expense of:
- Tuition
-
Required books and materials
-
Toyota/Snap-on tool set
-
Some meals on campus
- Emergency
Assistance (not to exceed cost of attendance determined by the
Texas higher Education Coordinating Board Standards)
A
paid internship at a Toyota Dealership is also provided at the end
of the first semester.
Number
of Awards
Two
scholarships per year
Designated
College
Eastfield
College
Eligibility
Criteria
- Applicant
must be a U.S. citizen and/or lawful resident residing in Texas,
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, or Louisiana.
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Applicant must possess a High School diploma, GED or Home School
Certificate. Preference will be given those who have received
a High School Diploma, GED, or Home School Certificate within
the last two years.
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Applicant must apply for admission in the Eastfield College Associate
of Applied Science degree program, and select the Toyota T-TEN
option.
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Applicant must submit a typed essay of 500 words or less outlining
his/her educational career and life goals.
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Applicant must submit 3 letters of reference (for example: one
from a High School counselor or Principal, one from a High School
instructor, and one from a person of his/her choice).
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Applicant will be required to maintain full-time enrollment status
per enrollment period.
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Students must pass TASP or take the Accuplacer test. Students
testing at DM 097, DR091 and DW 091 levels will still qualify
for this scholarship.
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All campus Policy and Procedure and Code of Conduct will apply.
Scholarship
awards will be based on qualification and merit, and on financial
need. The Gulf States Toyota Scholarship Program is an Equal Opportunity
program.
Recipient
Requirements
To
maintain eligibility and continue to receive Scholarship Funding,
the recipient must:
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Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
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Maintain “full-time” enrollment with a minimum of
12 credit hours taken in each of the Fall and Spring Semesters,
and a minimum of 3 hours taken in each of the Summer I and Summer
II Semesters.
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After the student’s 2nd semester, secure and maintain sponsoring
employment with a Toyota Dealer.
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Complete the T-TEN Program and all AAS Automotive Technology coursework
within 3 years of initial enrollment.
Application
Process
Complete
the Gulf States Toyota scholarship application
form. You may also contact the Eastfield College Finacial Aid
Office, 972-860-8385, to obtain an application form.
Deadline
June
30th (for Fall enrollment)
For
further information, contact the
Eastfield College Finacial Aid Office, 972-860-8385.
January,
2006 |
