San Juan College
Announces
A New Scholarship Program
Foundation STAR Scholars Program (Student Talent and Recognition)
Start here as a STAR, and go far with your education and your career!
San Juan College is pleased to announce a new scholarship program, called the Foundation STAR Scholars Program. STAR stands for Student Talent and Recognition, and is a way for San Juan College to reward and recognize academically talented students.
Scholarship Program
The Foundation STARS Program is an automatic, renewable, scholarship program for high achieving students who:
- complete the admission process by April 1, including submission of seven-semester transcript showing cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- have graduated from high school Spring 2008 or later
- enroll into the first regular semester (fall or spring) after graduation as a first time freshman,
- are eligible for degree admission (see page 21 of the 2007-08 Catalog for complete information), and
- meet GPA requirement below.
All criteria must be met in order to qualify.
STAR Scholarship Features & Benefits for the Student
- Automatic feature is simple and straight forward
- Rewards the “early applicant, academically talented” students
- Pays all or a significant portion of SJC tuition
- Renewable for up to four semesters
- Provides “bridge” scholarship to Lottery Scholarship
- Can be added to other scholarships, such as Lottery, Possible Dream or private awards
- Guaranteed transfer of SJC credits to other New Mexico colleges
- Significant cost savings, compared to other colleges—both in-state and out-of-state
- Eligible students will receive the higher award for which they qualify (only one award per student)
| Award |
Amount |
Requirements To Qualify |
Requirements for Renewal |
| GPA |
Credits |
| STARS Gold |
Annual in-state tuition
Currently $720/year |
3.5 cum GPA*
Eligible for degree admission |
3.5 cum GPA |
12 Credits |
| STARS Silver |
$500/year |
3.0 cum GPA*
Eligible for degree admission |
3.0 cum GPA |
12 credits |
*Based on seven-semester high school transcript
Requirements for Renewal
Renewal of STARS Gold
- Complete 12 credits each semester
- Maintain a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA
- Must enroll for consecutive regular semesters (fall/spring)
Renewal of STARS Silver
- Complete 12 credits each semester
- Maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Must enroll for consecutive regular semesters (fall/spring)
Other general information
- A scholarship application is not required for the program—eligible students accepted to San Juan College by April 1, will automatically be considered for STARS.
- The STAR scholarship can be used during fall and spring semesters (not summer)
- The STAR scholarship can be renewed for a maximum of four semesters.
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