Greg Malatesta Business Scholarship
The Greg Malatesta Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to those students enrolled in a Business Associate degree program offered in the Academic Division of studies. These funds are stipulated for students with no other means of financial assistance. Students may qualify for up to $1,000 per academic semester for one academic year. (Spring of Freshmen Year/ Fall of Sophomore Year)
Eligibility/Requirements
DIRECTIONS : Please review the details, criteria/requirements for all scholarships before applying.
You may submit only ONE APPLICATION. This application MUST be completed entirely and your college transcript
must be on file along with your completed Financial Aid packet in order for your application
to be considered. You can NOT start and return; THEREFORE, have your letters of recommendation
ready to attach below upon completion of your application. Thank you for submitting
your application.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Complete application online
2. Provide documentation of financial need. This can include
a. Bank Statement and income verification
b. Documentation of inability to obtain other financial assistance, letter of ineligibility.
3. Two letters of reference from persons outside of student's family:
a. Program Instructors
b. Pastors
c. High School Teacher and Other Professionals
4. Letter of acceptance and/or verification of enrollment at Coahoma Community College.
5. The funds should be used for books, tuition, uniforms, and other fees incorporated
into program.
6. Maintain a 3.0 GPA in all core subjects; the instructor can, based on his/her evaluation
of the student"s ability, professionalism, and work ethics recommend funding for students
with a 2.5 GPA in the core subjects.
Amount: $1000 per academic semester
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024