APPLY TODAY FOR EXP SCHOLARSHIPS - Who can apply? - The opportunity engine
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
APPLY TODAY
FOR EXP SCHOLARSHIPS
Visit this site:
Who can apply? www.guidedcompass.com/
A graduating high school senior OR partners/exp/students
an alumn of an ITEP/EXP-supported
academy or pathway.* Click on "Get Started" and
Minimum GPA of 2.75. create an account
Seniors must plan to enroll full-time
Complete the application and
in an accredited college, university,
personal statements, and upload
or vocational/technical program in
these supporting documents:
Fall 2021. A transcript
Alumni must be a full-time student A letter of recommendation
in an accredited college, university, For talent scholarship: video,
or vocational/technical program. image, or document of your
talent
For more information, please contact EXP Program Managers:
Patty Negrette · patty@expfuture.org · 562.552.4013 | Kenia Tello · kenia@expfuture.org · 310.562.9505
* The application is open to students and alumni from the following academies/pathways: Barstow HS (MXP, STEAM),
Carson HS (ESET, GBLG, PAMA), Gardena HS (GBM), Lawndale HS (MCA), Leuzinger HS (ECA), Manuel Dominguez HS
(CTE Culinary, CTE Business), Nathaniel Narbonne HS (BETA), Phineas Banning HS (GESA, GSS, ITA, MATCH, PATHS),
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory (STEAM), and San Pedro HS (Business, GEA)
Application due date: Friday, February 5, 2021
2021 EXP Scholarships
Deadline: Friday, February 5, 2021
EXP Scholarships are to support the college and career dreams of our students and alumni. This year,
we are offering two types of scholarship awards—Traditional and Talent. You may apply to either
one or both. By completing the application, you may be eligible to receive scholarships that range
from $500 to $1,000.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit this website: https://www.guidedcompass.com/partners/exp/students and click “Get
Started” to begin the application process. Please complete the application and upload all supporting
documents to Guided Compass (and Dropbox) by Friday, February 5, 2021, at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
ELIGIBILITY
Students and alumni from all EXP-supported academies/pathways are encouraged to apply. To
qualify, candidates must:
• Be a graduating senior OR an alum of an EXP-supported academy/pathway at the following
high schools: Barstow HS (MXP, STEAM), Carson HS (ESET, GBLG. PAMA), Gardena HS (GBM),
Lawndale HS (MCA), Leuzinger HS (ECA), Manuel Dominguez HS (CTE Culinary, CTE Business),
Nathaniel Narbonne HS (BETA), Phineas Banning HS (GESA, GSS, ITA, MATCH, PATHS), Rancho
Dominguez Preparatory (STEAM), and San Pedro HS (Business, GEA).
o Graduating seniors: Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited community or junior college,
university or vocational/technical program in the Fall of 2021.
o EXP alumni must be a current full-time student of an accredited community or junior
college, university or vocational/technical program.
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.75.
CRITERIA
Both types of scholarships are awarded based on a broad view of the applicant’s character,
academic ability, professional interest, dedication to the community and career. The Scholarship
Committee will use a selection rubric that considers the following components: the applicant’s
essays, work/volunteer experience, list of extracurricular activities and/or awards, letter of
recommendation and GPA. Essay responses, letter of recommendation, and volunteer
experience will be weighted most.
For the talent scholarship, student will also be awarded based on their unique creativity, content,
and how they used their talent.
ANNOUNCEMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION
Scholarship winners will be notified in March 2021 and are expected to contribute a video statement
or creative work as a part of the 2021 Oceans of Opportunity Awards and Scholarship Celebration,
taking place on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Scholarship funds will be disbursed upon receipt of proof of
Fall 2021 enrollment.This worksheet is a guide--not the actual application!
WELCOME TO GUIDED COMPASS STUDENT PORTAL!
1. Go to “Edit Profile” to fill out your profile information. This is important as it is going to be a
part of your application!
2. Go to “Opportunities” and select scholarship application. Here you will be able to complete
the application and upload required documents.
EDIT PROFILE INFORMATION
You do not have to fill out ALL of the fields in this section, but you MUST fill out the following
REQUIRED fields.
• Your name
• Education / Degree – List your high school, pathway, and graduation year.
• Street address and phone number
• Seniors only: Parent / Guardian Information. Alumni, you can skip.
• Optional: Race
• Optional: Gender
• Work/Volunteer Experiences – Add as many entries as you need to list all of your completed
work and/or volunteer activities. Only fill out the required fields (marked with *).
o Seniors: List all work and/or volunteer activities completed during high school.
o Alumni: List relevant work/volunteer experience.
• Extracurricular Activities – Add as many entries as you need to list all activities, clubs, or
teams in which you were involved in high school (seniors) or college (alumni), your role or
leadership position, years anticipated, and hours per week.
• Awards – Add as many entries as you need to list any awards or special recognition earned
and the year received. For example, Student of the Month or Perfect Attendance for senior, or
Dean’s List for alumni.
OPPORTUNITIES – “SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION”
In this section, you will complete the application and upload additional information.
1. Import your personal information from your profile
2. Upload a transcript (details on page 4)
3. Upload a letter of recommendation (details on page 4)
4. Complete EXP Scholarship Form (details on page 2-3)
NOTE: Talent Scholarship Applicant – You must upload one sample of your talent (image, video, or
document) to this Dropbox. (https://www.dropbox.com/request/XQkbXdcxdPImVKPE5ktQ)
Page 1 of 4This worksheet is a guide--not the actual application!
SCHOLARSHIP FORM
Make sure to have all the answers ready to upload to the online application
What is your cumulative GPA? ____________________________________________________________
Academic Opportunity - What college/university or technical school are you planning to
attend and what is the status of your application(s)? Alumni: list the college/university or
technical school you are currently attending.
1. _________________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________________________
Academic Interests – What major(s) and/or technical career(s) are you considering? List by
importance if you are considering more than one major. Alumni: please list your current or
anticipated major.
1. _________________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________________________
Select ALL of the EXP activities below in which you have participated:
GPS Your Future® Women in STEM Career Day
Industry Coaching EXP Internship Program
Job Shadow Day US Coast Guard Day of Discovery
Workplace tours Cal Maritime EXPedition
College tours (Virtual) Guest Speakers / Panel Discussions
Letter of Recommendation: Name of recommender and email address
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Page 2 of 4This worksheet is a guide--not the actual application!
PERSONAL STATEMENTS
Make sure to have your statements prepared and ready to copy-and-paste into the
online application
If you are applying for both traditional and talent scholarships, you have to fill out all three
statements.
For Traditional and Talent Scholarships (300 words): Our name “EXP” is intentionally open-ended.
We use it to suggest ideas such as EXPERIENCE, EXPLORE and EXPAND, all of which are important
components of a person’s journey through school, career and life. Think about your high school (or
college) experience and choose one of these EXP words (or select one of your own, EXPRESS,
EXPONENTIAL, etc.) to describe your journey so far. Use examples from your experience to make the
connection.
For Traditional Scholarship (300 words): 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. Tell us
about ONE Life Lesson that this year has taught you. How are you going to use this lesson for the
future?
For Talent Scholarship (300 words and a sample of talent uploaded to this Dropbox): What
would you say is your most unique talent? How do you use this talent and why is it meaningful to
you? Things to consider: If there’s a talent or skill that you’re proud of, this is the time to share it.
You don’t necessarily have to be recognized or have received awards for your talent (although if you
did and you want to talk about, feel free to do so). Examples include dance performance, reciting a
poem, a recorded song, picture of a painting, etc. Tell us if your talent comes naturally or if you
worked hard to develop this talent.
Page 3 of 4This worksheet is a guide--not the actual application!
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Make sure to have these documents ready to upload to the online application
Transcripts/Academic Criteria
PDF is preferred. If you must take a picture, make sure the image is clear and that the
document is readable.
Attach an official transcript which includes your cumulative GPA. For alumni, please
include a copy of your unofficial transcript to date.
Letter of Recommendation
Please attach one (1) letter of recommendation from a person who knows of your
achievements and experiences. The letter may be from a member of the faculty or
administrative staff at your school, or an adult member of your community. We will NOT
accept letters from relatives, friends, or family members.
PDF format preferred. Digital signature is acceptable. Actual hand-signed signature is not
required. However, if you are to upload a PDF scan or an image of the hand-signed
document, make sure the scan/image is clear and that the document is readable.
Talent Scholarship Only: Upload one sample (image, video, or
document) of your talent to this Dropbox.
If there’s a talent or skill that you’re proud of, this is the time to share it. You don’t
necessarily have to be recognized or have received awards for your talent (although if you
did and you want to talk about, feel free to do so). Examples include dance performance,
reciting a poem, a recorded song, picture of a painting, etc. Tell us if your talent comes
naturally or if you worked hard to develop this talent.
Make sure to upload all your documents by deadline:
Friday, February 5, 2021, at 5 p.m. Pacific Time
Page 4 of 4You can also read
