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California State University, Fullerton
Big Save Scholarship Application
2008-2009
THE "BIG SAVE" SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $4,000
Established by: The "Big Save" scholarship was established by Sharon Arkin and Rodger Talbott in
memory of George Howard Talbott. Sharon and Rodger share a deep passion for higher education and
believe that it is a vital part of a person's development. The couple has a long history with Cal State
Fullerton through their involvement with various events and the University Advancement, Stewardship &
Events staff. Sharon and Rodger wanted to establish a scholarship not solely based on academic
excellence but rather on hard work and a true need for financial support. They hope to help someone who
without this support would likely not be able to attend college. This is why they call it the "Big Save"
Scholarship.
Open to: This award is open to continuing full-time students, including first-time freshmen. Freshman
applicants will receive priority review. Multi-year funding is available upon annual review.
Criteria: Financial need is a prerequisite. Applicants should not be discouraged to apply due to a lower
GPA.
To apply for the Big Save Scholarship please submit the following:
1. Complete the application on the following pages.
2. Include official transcripts with this application
3. Submit completed application and official transcripts no later than 5 P.M. on Friday,
March 14, 2008 to: Big Save Scholarship, Cal State Fullerton, 2600 East Nutwood Ave.,
Ste. 820, Fullerton, CA 92831
Helpful Hints: for the completion of the scholarship application:
· Incomplete applications will not be considered and applicants will not be contacted concerning
incomplete applications.
· Responses should be neat and complete.
· Grammar and spelling should be checked for accuracy.
· The completed application should clearly describe your economic, educational and environmental
background, as well as your achievements and goals.
· If you need additional space, please type or print neatly on a sheet of paper and attach to your
application.
· If you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Light at 714-278-3480 or by email at
slight@fullerton.edu
California State University, Fullerton
Big Save Scholarship Application
2008-2009
This application should be typed or completed in ink that will photocopy.
Please return completed application to Big Save Scholarship,Cal State Fullerton, 2600 E. Nutwood Ave.,
Ste. 820, Fullerton, CA 92831 no later than 5 P.M. on March 14, 2008
Personal Information:
1. Name: Mr. Mrs. Miss. Ms. (circle one)
Last First Middle
Birth Date E-mail
2. Address While at School:
Address Apt. No.
City County State Zip
Telephone ( ) Social Security No.
3. Permanent Address:
Address Apt. No.
City County State Zip
Permanent Telephone ( )
4. When did you first arrive in the United States? (mm/dd/yyyy)
5. Expected year in college for Fall 2008? (circle one): Freshman Sophomore Junior
Senior Graduate
6. Are you currently enrolled at CSUF? (circle one): Yes No
6A. If yes, what is your major? __________________________________________ and GPA? ____________
6B. What is your current/final high school GPA? __________ 6C. High school graduation year?___________
7. Do you plan to enroll at CSUF next fall? (circle one): Yes No How many units?
Next spring? Yes No How many units?
8. Name of High School attended
City State County
9A. Are you a new transfer student from a Community College this year? Yes No
9B. If yes, what is your major? Current/Final GPA _________
10. Name of Community College attended
City State County
11. Ethnic Affiliation (Please enter the proper code for your ethnic group in box):
1 American Indian or Alaskan Native S Other Southeast Asian T - Thai
2 African American; Black, non-Hispanic C Chinese G - Guamanian
3 Mexican-American Mexican, Chicano K Korean H - Hawaiian
A Central American R Asian Indian N - Samoan
B South American M Cambodian 6 Other Pacific Islander
Q Cuban L Laotian 8 - Other
4 Other Latino, Spanish, Hispanic V Vietnamese 9 No Response
D Decline to State
Biographical & Educational Information
12. Give highest year in school/college completed by your parents or guardians. (Please Circle):
Mother: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17+
Father: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17+
Are you the first in your immediate family to attend college? Yes No
13. What is the primary language spoken in your home?
Family Financial Statement:
The following information is used to determine financial history.
14. During the past five years have you or your family received any income from a public assistance program such
as welfare, AFDC, Social Security, disability, etc. Yes No
15. Have you or your family ever participated in any publicly funded programs such as subsidized housing,
employment/training programs (i.e., CETA), school lunch programs, etc.? Yes No
If yes, please list program(s)
16. Do you or any other children in your family work primarily to contribute to household expenses?
Yes No
Current Financial Status
The following information is used to determine income eligibility. All applicants must complete this section.
17. Do you receive financial aid? (Please Circle One): Yes No
18. If you are dependent on parental or guardian support:
Please indicate total income of parent(s)/guardian(s) who are currently supporting you:
2007 Actual
19. I am currently supported by
Both Parents Mother only Father only Guardians
Are your parents divorced? Yes No
20. Total size of parent(s)/guardian(s) household: including applicant parent(s), dependent children and other
dependent(s):
21. If you are independent of parental support
A. How long have you lived apart from your parent(s)? Years
B. Are you currently employed? (circle one) Yes No
C. What is your total household income?
2007 Actual
D. Number of dependents in household (self, children, and spouse)
For the following questions, please attach additional page(s) if necessary.
22. What other scholarship(s), if any, have you received for this upcoming academic year (include amount)?
23. What kind of paid work experience have you had since high school (if any)?
24. List all community activities (and estimated hrs. per wk.) in which you were involved during your high
school/community college years. If none, please explain.
25. List all honors and awards you have received (if any) and the year that you received them.
26. In your efforts to be a success, what are some of the challenges you have overcome?
27. What are your alternatives if you do not receive this scholarship?
28. On a separate sheet and within approximately 400 words, discuss why you deserve or need this scholarship.
Content, correct grammar, legibility and neatness are important.
All of the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I hereby give CSUF permission
to share this information for the purpose of recruitment, public relations, and possible employment. I will use the
Big Save Scholarship award toward expenses related to attendance at California State University, Fullerton.
Signature: Date: