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Cox Cares Scholars 2012

Cox California is proud to offer college scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the communities we serve. Our college scholarships recognize high school seniors that not only have achieved success in school but that also give back to our community through volunteer service and have overcome personal obstacles.

Cox will award $75,000 in scholarships to students across our San Diego, Orange County, Palos Verdes and Santa Barbara service areas.

Scholarship Application Process

All applications must be submitted through our online application process.

The scholarship application period begins on January 9, 2012. All applications must be submitted online by midnight on February 29, 2012. Applications are reviewed by a Scholarship Committee, comprised of Cox associates, community and business leaders. The applications will be narrowed, and finalists will be invited to an interview in March/April 2012. Scholarship recipients will be announced in May 2012.

Requirements

  1. Applicant must live in the Cox California serviceable area. See below.
  2. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who plans to attend a two-year or four-year college, university or technical school in California.
  3. Applicant must have an overall 2.5 G.P.A. or higher.
  4. Applicant must:
    1. Complete online application at www.cox-cares.org.
    2. Submit one letter of recommendation. Preferably from a representative of the non-profit organization or a mentor or teacher. The letter cannot be from a relative of the applicant.
    3. Submit one copy of high school transcript (does not need to be official).
    4. Complete and sign release form. If the applicant is under 18 years old, his/her parent or guardian must complete the “Release for Unpaid Minor” form. If the applicant is 18 years or older, he/she must complete the “Release for Unpaid Individual” form.

Applications must be submitted by February 29, 2012 at 11:59pm.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Geographic Considerations

Applicants must reside in areas served by Cox in San Diego, Orange County, Palos Verdes or Santa Barbara:

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San Diego Contact
Jessica De Marinis Barbier
Jessica.Barbier@cox.com
858-715-4407

Orange County/Palos Verdes Contact
Carrie Braun
Carrie.Braun@cox.com
949-546-2847

Santa Barbara Contact
Sarah Clark
Sarah.Clark@cox.com
805.681.3606