CCCP SCHOLARS PROGRAM

UCLA's Center for Community College Partnerships (CCCP) presents the CCCP Scholars Program for the 2009-2010 Academic Year. The goal of the program is to motivate, inform and prepare students to transfer from a California community college to selective Top Tier Research institutions such as UCLA. If selected, students in the program have access to our summer and year-long academic preparatory transfer programs which guide students through the community college experience, the application and admissions process, research and pre-graduate opportunities and career exploration. The programs focus on these processes from a social justice and educational equity perspective.

For a CCCP Scholars Handout, click here

Required documents:

1. Summer Application, including essay(s) (see below)
2. Transcripts
3. Recommendation Form
4. Tentative Fall Schedule Form

TARGET PARTICIPANTS:

• be the first in their family to go to college;
• come from low-income backgrounds;
• and/or be from underserved communities.

• have recently graduated from high school and plan to enroll in a community college in the fall OR students who have been at the community college who have not yet completed a transfer curriculum at the time of application.
• show potential for transfer success.
• are non-traditional students who have faced challenges in their academic career.

If you have already participated in one of our summer programs, you do not need to apply to the CCCP Scholars Program as you are currently enrolled. You must, however, complete the year-long requirements to remain in the program. NOTE: if you participated in SITE and would like to participate in STP or STEP, you will need to complete the appropriate application.

1. Must make a one-year commitment (if 30 transferable semester units or more) or two-year commitment (if less than 30 transferable semester units)
2. Must attend one of the summer programs. If we are unable to place you in one of the programs, you will be required to attend a one-day summer orientation in August to become a CCCP Scholar.
3. Must attend three Saturday Academies during the academic year (Fall, Winter and Spring) which take place at UCLA.
4. Must make contact with a peer mentor once a month (September through May, at least 8 contacts).
5. Must maintain enrollment at a California Community College.
6. Must maintain and update contact information (address, current community college, telephone and email address).
7. Must report academic and transfer progress each semester enrolled at a community college.
8. Must complete pre- and post- transfer survey. Pre-transfer survey will be completed during the summer program and the post-transfer survey will be completed during the last term at the community college.
9. If admitted and enrolled at UCLA, must make a 20 hour per year commitment of volunteer work with CCCP
10. Failure to meet any of the requirements will terminate participation with the CCCP Scholars programs.

(You must apply to one of these programs in order to enter the CCCP Scholars Program)

SUMMER INTENSIVE TRANSFER EXPERIENCE (SITE)

SITE is a 5-day residential program that will teach students how to navigate the community college system; complete the appropriate coursework; and maximize their time in order to make a smooth, quick and successful transition to a University of California campus. SITE emphasizes developing strong academic skills and planning for graduate school. SITE explores the role of higher education in our society by focusing on the resources available to students who traditionally do not transfer in high numbers.

Online SITE Application available HERE

Program Dates:
SITE 1: July 6 - 10, 2009
SITE 2: August 10 - 14, 2009 (CANCELLED)

SUMMER TRANSFER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP)

UCLA's Office of Summer Sessions & Special Programs along with CCCP would like to invite you to take a FREE Course at UCLA through STEP. The courses are offered through the regular summer sessions course schedule. The program covers the cost of the course, registration fees, books and, if needed, some of the transportation expenses. This is a commuter program, NOT a residential program. Must be able to participate in the supplementary program every Tuesday & Thursday from 2-6 PM. Preference given to students who have participated in SITE.

Printable STEP Application available HERE

Program Dates:
June 22 - July 31, 2009
Orientation: June 19 (1-3PM)

SUMMER TRANSFER PROGRAM (STP)

STP is a 5-day residential program that will prepare students who are close to transferring with the skills to complete the appropriate coursework and assist them with the application process. In addition, students will receive individual advising and personal assistance to complete the UC application and personal statement. Students will explore financial resources, career options, and graduate school opportunities. The program will introduce them to research opportunities, the demands of University writing, and the many support programs available. The program will focus on the history of resources available to UCLA African-American students. Printable STP Application available HERE

Program Dates:
July 20 - 24, 2009

1. Submit one of the summer program applications, including the short essay(s) requested in the applications. The SITE application is an online application; The STEP and STP application are paper applications.
2. Submit unofficial transcripts (HS transcripts, if not currently enrolled at a community college)
3. Submit recommendation form from counselor, teacher or community leader (click here for the form)
4. Submit tentative Fall class schedule (click here for the form)
5. All documents are due by June 5, 2009
   a. Mail to: 2211 Campbell Hall, Box 957176, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7176
   b. Fax: (310) 267-4446
   c. Email to: cccp@college.ucla.edu (only documents that have been converted to Adobe Acrobat PDF format)