Calhoun accepting applications for student ambassador program

Published 4:00 pm Sunday, April 29, 2018

By For The News Courier

The Calhoun Community College Warhawk Student Ambassador program is now accepting applications for scholarship awards for the 2018-19 academic year.

This program is an excellent leadership opportunity for students who are enthusiastic about serving and representing Calhoun Community College at various college and community events. Calhoun’s Student Ambassadors provide campus tours to current and prospective students, serve as information agents on their respective campuses, serve as the official student representatives at college events, and assist with numerous student activities on both campuses.

“This program is extremely competitive,” said Sherika Attipoe, Warhawk sponsor. “Each year, we receive a large number of applications from students with very impressive backgrounds, which makes the selection process very difficult.” The selection for the program is based on open slots, demonstrated leadership, commitment to serve, and high scholastic achievements.

To be eligible, students must meet the following qualifications:

• Complete the online application;

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• Have cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;

• Enroll at Calhoun full-time (12 semester hours);

• Be a first-time freshmen or student returning for a second year at Calhoun;

• Attend tryouts;

• Demonstrate leadership skills; and

• Have a positive personality.

Upon acceptance into the program, students receive a partial scholarship, which is equivalent to two 3-semester hour classes during the fall and spring semester of each year they serve.

“Education is the foundation to success. Here at Calhoun, we strongly believe that success for every student is everyone’s business,” said Dr. Jim Klauber, Calhoun president. “The importance of providing scholarships and leadership programs such as this to qualified students is vital in helping them reach their career goals.”

For more information about the program, contact Attipoe at sherika.attipoe@calhoun.edu or 256-306-2560.

Interested students should apply online at www.calhoun.edu/warhawks. The deadline to apply is midnight Friday, June 1.

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