Criteria for PSA Reimbursement Scholarship from Proceeds of PSA Cookbook Sales

• 75% of proceeds from the sales of 400 cookbooks will fund the scholarships. (approximately $1450.00)
• Only dues paying PSA members are eligible for the scholarships.
• Applicants must have successfully completed six credit hours with a 2.5 GPA or better prior to application.
• Must describe educational goals/plans.
• Must show progress towards a degree or program of study (such as any of the occupational programs).
• Must write an essay with the following noted:
  1. Explain why you are applying for the scholarship
  2. Include any obstacles or extenuating circumstances you have had to overcome.
  3. Briefly describe what your educational goal (s) is/are and how a scholarship would help you to attain that goal.
• The scholarship would be given out for 4 semesters to 2 applicants each semester. The recipient from a previous semester must also reapply each semester that they wish to be considered.
• The scholarship will begin Fall of 2007.
• Scholarship will be awarded at the beginning of the semester, but reimbursement will occur after grades are posted and receipts have been turned in.
• Reimbursement not to exceed $180 for tuition, books and supplies. Must provide proof of grades and expenses. (Copies of receipts are required)
• The scholarship is to be managed by CGCC Financial Aid.
• Any remaining money not used at the end of the fourth semester (May 2009) will be rolled over into the general PSA scholarship fund.

Scholarship Application