Page 70 of Delgado Community College 2005-2006 Catalog by Delgado Community College New Orleans Louisiana

Studies English as a Second Language courses) in order to retain a $2,800 award for a two-year period. Honors Scholarships: Students who wish to enroll in the Honors Program may qualify for an Honors Scholarship, covering full tuition and fees. An ACT score of 22 and high school GPA of 3.0, placement in college level courses and enrolled in at least one honors course are required to retain scholarship. (Continuing students are also eligible for one year scholarships. A 3.4 GPA and successful completion of at least 12 hours each semester are required to retain scholarships for the second semester.) Leadership Scholarships: Leadership scholarships are awarded to high school graduates who have demonstrated strong leadership as student government leaders, yearbook/newspaper editors, club officers, etc. The amount awarded is $400 per semester for 2 years. Recipients of this scholarship must maintain a 2.0 GPA as a full-time student enrolling in and successfully completing 12 credit hours each semester (may include Developmental Studies and English as a Second Language courses). Verification of each recipients participation in a Delgado student organization is also required to renew eligibility each semester. Delgado Dolphin Jazz Dance Team Leadership Scholarship: This fund provides Scholarship awards of $400 per semester for one year. Students interested in being a member of the Delgado Dolphin Jazz Dance Team must audition and be selected by a panel of judges. These students must possess a 2.0 minimum GPA in high school and submit a letter of recommendation and an ACT Test score. All students must successfully complete 12 credit hours per semester and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. In addition, students must be active members of the Dolphin Jazz Team throughout the semester to be eligible for subsequent semester assistance. Adult Scholarships: Part-time as well as full-time students may apply for the adult scholarships. The applicant should show outstanding performance at work and have never attended a regionally accredited college or university. A recommendation from the students employer or a community leader is also required. The amount of the scholarship varies depending on qualifications. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and successfully complete 12 credit hours per semester for fulltime and 6 credit hours for part-time (may include Developmental Studies and English as a Second Language courses). The scholarship is for two years. Music Scholarships: Each semester, scholarships ranging from $50 to $400 are awarded to new and continuing students with exceptional talent in music. To receive this scholarship, a student must participate in the College Chorus, Concert Band, or Jazz Ensemble and maintain a GPA of 2.0, and at least half-time status with no grade lower than a C in a required major course. Applications are accepted continuously, but awards are made prior to the end of registration each semester. Scholarship recommendations are made by a faculty committee from the Music Department following an audition/interview. Applications should be sent directly to the Music Department on the City Park Campus. (Continuing students also are eligible.) Athletic Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded for participants in baseball and basketball. Each year there are mens and womens full basketball scholarships which cover tuition, books, and fees. There are also scholarships available for baseball each year. In order to be awarded a scholarship, the student must be eligible to attend or continue enrollment at the college and must be in compliance with all admission requirements. All athletic scholarships are awarded and administered under the eligibility rules of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Selections of recipients are made by the coaches on the basis of their recruiting and scouting observations or student performance 69

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