DEADLINE FOR FALL - FEBRUARY 27, 2009

The San Diego Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Committee & Alliant International University present:

The Second Annual Cesar E. Chavez Community College Essay Contest
First Place Winner $5,000.00*
Second Place Winner: $2,500.00*

1. Must be enrolled full time at Alliant International University, San Diego campus.
2. Funds will be used to cover tuition at Alliant International University, San Diego Campus for Fall 2009.
3. Students must have 45 transferrable units to Alliant International University, San Diego campus as agreed per memorandum of agreement for transfer courses by Alliant International University and community college.

Essay Topic: “Innovation. A creative capacity to find pragmatic strategies and tactics to resolve problems and situations that often seem insurmountable to others. A lasting organization is one which people will continue to build, develop and move when you are not there” Cesar E. Chavez. The economy of California will be determined in large part by the growing Latino population, therefore, the need to graduate more Latinos from universities is extremely important. What can you do or universities do to help this community achieve the dream of a higher education?

Guidelines: Write a two-page, typed and double-spaced essay answering all the questions and ideas presented. Be sure to develop your story in a clear and concise manner. Include your name, address, phone number and school name on the first page of each essay, along with an attached and completed application and official community college transcripts. (CLICK HERE to download application.)

Submit Completed Applications and Essay to:
Guadalupe R. Corona
Alliant International University
10455 Pomerado Road
San Diego, CA 92131-1799

All prize recipients will be honored at the 11th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Breakfast to be held at the San Diego Convention Center on Monday March 30, 2009 from 7 am to 9:30 am. The Grand Prize winner will be invited to read their essay on stay. The essay contest is open to all San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties community college students who are currently enrolled in a community college with 45 units of transferable credits. The student must be enrolled full time for the scholarship for tuition to be available for fall 2009 enrollment at Alliant International University, San Diego campus. All submitted essays will become property of the Alliant International University and the San Diego Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Committee. Winners will be chosen by a panel of representatives from Alliant International University and community members involved with the Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Committee.

For information call Guadalupe Corona at (858) 635-4435 or email Chavezessay@alliant.edu or visit http://cesarchavez.alliant.edu.