Scholarship Evaluation
Information provided will be evaluated based on the following criteria as it is applicable.
1. Goal Statements
Level 0, 0 Points
- No statement of intent to succeed at Scott Community College.
- Lacks plan for the future.
- No reference to reasonable timeframe for achieving stated goals.
- Essay contains many misspellings and/or grammatical errors
Level I, 1 Points
- Unclear or inconclusive statement of intent to succeed at Scott Community College.
- Incomplete plan for the future.
- References a timeframe for achieving stated goals.
- Essay is disorganized and/or contains misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Level II, 2 Points
- Includes statement of intent to succeed at Scott Community College.
- Provides evidence of plan for the future.
- Offers a general timeframe for achieving stated goals.
- Essay is logically sequenced and contains a few minor misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Level III, 3 Points
- Clearly states intent to succeed at Scott Community College.
- Clearly addresses plans for the future.
- Includes a detailed timeframe for achieving stated goals.
- Essay is logically arranged, flowing smoothly from one subject to the next; no major misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
2. Student Engagement and Community Enrichment – may be within application and/or
goal statement
Level 0, 0 Points
- No evidence of involvement in student engagement or community enrichment activities
Level I, 1 Points
- Little evidence of involvement in student engagement or community enrichment activities.
Level II, 2 Points
- Offers evidence of involvement in student engagement or community enrichment activities, but does not include what they have learned/what skills they acquired.
Level III, 3 Points
- Identifies clear and detailed examples of recent involvement in student engagement or community enrichment activities and includes what they have learned/what skills they acquired.
Student engagement includes activities such as: student clubs, band, choir, sports, Phi Theta Kappa, Honors Program, or Student Government.
Community enrichment includes activities such as: work experience, volunteering, community service, advisory boards, youth groups, or scouting.
3. and 4. References (I and II)
Level 0, 0 Points
- References from family members or friends will be given a score of 0 points. References must be from a person whose relationship with the student is either work
or school related.
Provides no positive observations regarding the student and their academic and/or leadership abilities.
Rated as mostly below average, poor, or unable to make a determination for the applicant’s personal dependability, motivation, leadership, ability to get along well with others, and likelihood of academic success.
Level I, 1 Points
- Provides few positive observations regarding the student and their academic and/or leadership abilities.
- Rated as mostly average or below average for the applicant’s personal dependability,
motivation, leadership, ability to get along well with others, and likelihood of academic
success.
Level II, 2 Points
- Provides positive and enthusiastic observations regarding the student and their academic and/or leadership abilities.
- Does not identify specific examples of accomplishments.
- Rated as mostly above average for the applicant’s personal dependability, motivation,
leadership, ability to get along well with others, and likelihood of academic success.
Level III, 3 Points
- Clearly indicates positive and enthusiastic observations regarding the student and their academic and/or leadership abilities.
- Provides examples related to observations.
- Rated as mostly excellent for the applicant’s personal dependability, motivation, leadership, ability to get along well with others, and likelihood of academic success.
5. Unmet Financial Need
Level 0, 0 Points
- Percentage of expenses* not covered is undetermined.
- Student has no notable circumstances that create a financial need.
Level I, 1 Points
- Percentage of expenses* not covered is low (~25% or less).
- Student has unusual circumstances that indicate a minor financial need.
Level II, 2 Points
- Percentage of expenses* not covered is moderate (~26-50%).
- Student has unusual circumstances that indicate a moderate financial need.
Level III, 3 Points
- Percentage of expenses* not covered is high (~51% or higher).
- Student has unusual circumstances that indicate a major financial need.
*Out of pocket expenses and student loans should be considered as part of expenses.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in
its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy,
please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator,
Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801,
563-336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights,
U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475,
Chicago, Illinois 60661-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.