Personal Statement Essay and Scholarships

Goal

During your education you will most likely be writing a Personal Statement. This could be for a scholarship or applying for transfer to a university. For this assignment, I’d like for you to consider applying for scholarships/transfer and to write your Personal Statement needed when applying for scholarships/transfer.

Every semester, Cuyamaca and Grossmont offer scholarships in which there is a deadline to apply. There are also outside scholarships to apply to as well. Every fall semester, many students apply to California State Universities (CSU), University of California (UC) and/or private schools for transfer. At some point in your educational journey, you will need to write a Personal Statement.

Instructions

Choose ONE of the Personal Statement topics below for this Discussion. 

Choices – Describe a situation where you made positive or impactful choice that helped shape you into the person you are today. (Applicant must demonstrate a proper use of spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Answer must be between 100 and 200 words).

Career Goals – Please tell us about your career goals and how your education at Grossmont/Cuyamaca College will help you meet those goals. (Applicant must demonstrate a proper use of spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Answer must be between 100 and 200 words).

GCCCD Scholarship WebsiteLinks to an external site.
Cuyamaca Scholarship WebsiteLinks to an external site.
Grossmont Scholarship WebsiteLinks to an external site.
University of California Personal Statement (Insight) WebsiteLinks to an external site.