Grove Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Grove Scholars Program! 

In order to give you the best chance at being selected for this scholarship, we recommend that you double check that you meet the eligibility requirements listed on the Grove Scholars Program website.  If you have any questions about these requirements or your status, please contact us at grovescholar@smccd.edu. We also recommend that you write your responses to the three essay questions on a separate document, so that you can make sure that they are under the 2,000 character limit before you copy/paste the responses into the space provided.


This online application is only for students who have not been awarded the Grove Scholarship in the past.  If you have been previously selected for the Grove Scholarship and wish to apply for renewal, you must request a renewal application by sending an email to grovescholar@smccd.edu. Online applications submitted by renewal applicants will not be considered.

How to access your Student Educational Plan (SEP):

Go to WebSMART: https://xe-ssb8.smccd.edu/

-Click Student Tab, Select DegreeWorks. 

-In DegreeWorks, select "ED Plan" tab, Click “view” option, then click the “load” button.

-Click “Print” button, then select “save to pdf”.
1.
Which semester are you applying for? ✱
Fall or Spring
Year
2.

Statement of Financial Need (Essay Question 1)

Please thoroughly describe your current financial situation and how the Grove Scholarship funds will impact your educational journey.

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Please write answers in a separate document and copy/paste them below (2000 character limit).
3.

Academic Commitment (Essay Question 2)

Please tell us why you are committed to your academic program and describe the strategies you are using to achieve academic success.

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Please write answers in a separate document and copy/paste them below (2000 character limit).
4.

Career Plan (Essay Question 3)

What is your 5 year professional plan after you complete your certificate program at Skyline College? What steps have you taken toward achieving your career goal?

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Please write answers in a separate document and copy/paste them below (2000 character limit).
5.

Please upload a copy of your Student Education Plan (SEP), which can be found in your student portal. Your SEP should have been created after March 1st, 2024, and include at least two (2) semesters of course planning and show that you are enrolled in at least one (1) CTE course in Fall 2024. 

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If you need support updating your SEP, please contact the counseling department at skycounseling@smccd.edu or (650) 738-4318.