Gracia Molina de Pick Chicana and Chicano Studies Department Scholarship

UPDATED 2024/2025

This annual memorial scholarship will be awarded to students that major in Chicana and Chicano Studies at San Diego Mesa College and who self-identify as a Chicana/o feminist.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must have a 2.5 (C+) GPA
  • Must demonstrate service to others
  • Must demonstrate leadership
  • Must major in one of the following areas:
    Chicana and Chicano Studies

 


Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)

Award
$500
Deadline
02/13/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2024: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  2. 2024:

    Please describe the following with relevant supporting examples.
    1) Discuss the events, influences, and circumstances in your life that have shaped a) your appreciation of plant biology, botany and related areas and b) how they have influenced your career aspirations. 2) Describe how you have overcome challenges that are educational, financial, and personal. 3) Give specific examples of community service you have performed that benefited your community or the natural world.

  3. 2024: Community Service. Please share your experience regarding ways you give back to your community, this may include volunteerism, or helping out with family, friends, church, etc. How do you want to contribute to your community in the future? (500 words)
  4. 2024: Leadership. Please describe your individual leadership style and discuss a specific incident or event where its characteristics demonstrated beneficial service to the campus or your community. Additionally, define what that service has meant to you. (500 words)
  5. 2024: Please provide a summary of leadership/service leadership in the areas of women’s rights and feminist social causes in the community and/or on campus related to the Chicanos/Latinos community.
  6. 2024: Please discuss how taking courses in Chicana/o Studies and/or being a Chicana/o Studies major at San Diego Mesa College has helped to influence your educational goals.
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