If you are interested in becoming a guardian scholar please make sure to complete the Application and submit the required documentation below.
Step 1: Application
Step 2: Documentation
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Personal Statement
Student Full Name and Student ID
12pt font and double-spaced text
Minimum length is two pages
Answer "How has your lived experience(s) shaped your outlook on higher education goals?"
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Letter of Recommendation
Student Full Name and Relation to Student
Be from anyone such as a social worker, teacher, coach, friend, family member, etc.
Answer "How could the student benefit from the program?"
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Letter of Verification
EX. Chaffee Grant Eligibility Form
EX. Letter from anyone that can verify foster care or homelessness status.
Document Naming & Submission
Student First and Last Name_Document type
Ex. JohnDoe_Personal Statement
Submit documentation to lsanchezsandoval2@ucmerced.edu
