CEC Scholarship Fund

UPDATED 2025/2026

Being a proud gay man, Charles (Chuck) never married or had children, but he would tell anyone who listened that his students were his children, and he made it his life’s mission to make sure each and everyone of them received the best education he could provide them.  Teaching was not just Chuck’s job, it was his passion, so much so that he turned down opportunities to move into administration so he could continue teaching.  It was his last and final wish to establish this scholarship fund after his death so he could continue to assist future students in the Rad Tech program.  His legacy will live on in each and every student who benefits from this scholarship.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must major in Radiologic Technology

Applicants may submit one of the following formats:

  • Short video (spoken word, storytelling, documentary-style)
  • Essay or poem (personal growth, challenges, aspirations)
  • Song or audio piece (original or remix with meaning)
  • Visual art (with explanation)
  • Resume
  • Portfolio of academic, job-related, or creative work that you are especially proud of

Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)
Opportunity to renew this award in 2026-2027, contingent on funding and continued enrollment.

Award
$500
Deadline
02/17/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2025-2026 Additional Questions
    • Are you a first-generation college student? (No parent/guardian has completed a four-year college degree)
    • Do you have access to mental health support when you need it?
    • Do you have caregiving responsibilities for others (children, siblings, parents, grandparents, or other family members)?
    • Do you have reliable access to a computer and internet for completing coursework?
    • Do you serve as a translator or interpreter for friends, family, or community members?
    • Have you completed a FASFA on file at Mesa? If so, please respond “yes”, If not, please describe your financial needs and the degree to which your financial circumstances have impacted your ability to access and persist in college.
    • Have you or an immediate family member been impacted by the justice system?
    • How many hours do you typically work a week?
    • How reliable is your access to transportation for getting to school, work, or appointments?
    • In the past year, how often have you worried about having enough food?
    • Is English your first language?
    • Which best describes your current housing situation?
  2. 2025: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - This is an open application, which means that you are given the scoring rubric that reviewers use to make award decisions. From there, you are encouraged to submit any information you feel best shines a light on you. This is your chance to tell your story in any way that you think speaks to your strengths. We encourage you to consider submitting items that you have already created or are currently working on (to protect your time!). Think of places where you are already sharing your voice and perspective (social media, assignments, work activities, or creative projects).
  3. 2025: RUBRIC REVIEW - Please review the scoring rubric. This is the exact tool that will be used for reviewers to score and rank applicants. View the rubric here.
  4. 2025: APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Given the scoring rubric, please use this section to submit any materials you would like reviewers to see. This is your chance to tell your story in any way that you think speaks to your strengths. We encourage you to consider submitting items that you have already created or are currently working on (to protect your time!) Think of places that you are already sharing your voice and perspective (social media, assignments, work activities, or creative projects). Please refer to the application instructions video or the description of this opportunity for submission examples. PDF files and URL links are accepted.
    • You may upload a PDF here
    • You may upload a URL link here