Program Overview

The Doran Community Scholars Program (DCSP) is the result of the generous donation given to the ASU

Foundation from Wayne and Maureen Doran. Wayne Doran is an alumnus from the Phoenix Union High

School District (PUHSD) and Arizona State University (ASU). In 1997, the DCSP was formed to assist

students from the PUHSD to pursue higher education and to provide them with continual support

throughout their ASU journey. Now in its fourteenth year, the program has been remarkably successful

not only in assisting students with their academic and professional careers, but in enriching their personal

development and instilling within each student a sense of social consciousness.

The Doran Community Scholars Program stands as a model by providing financial assistance as well as

academic and personal services that promote success towards attaining a bachelor's degree. The low

staff-to-student ratio ensures an extensive monitoring component of the program. If a student begins to

struggle personally, professionally or academically, the DCSP is uniquely poised to assist the student.

The program is structured to provide a comprehensive leadership development component that prepares

a generation of leaders who will understand the roots of social change and the importance of giving back

to their communities. In conjunction with the leadership component the scholars also develop their

professionalism and leadership through opportunities in community service, civic engagement, career

and professional development throughout the four year program curriculum and service learning.

To ensure student success scholars must meet specific requirements in order to continue receiving

scholarship benefits for up to four years. Scholars must attain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of

3.0, completion of a minimum of 24 course credit hours per year, 40 community service/field hours per

year, and regular attendance and participation in program classes and events. Should a scholar struggle

with any or all of these areas, individual goal setting meetings with the Program Coordinators are

employed to ensure all students reach their potential.

At the heart of the DCSP it is believed leaders are not born, but made. It is our firm belief that by helping

our scholars succeed academically and professionally as well as developing them as pro-active, educated

leaders in their communities; our scholars will have the tools to create change for themselves, their

families and their communities.

Program Goals

1. Ensure students have university support to complete their degree programs in a timely manner. (Funding for four years)

2. Provide scholars with experiences that will further develop professionalism and leadership through opportunities in community service, civic engagement, career and professional development.

3. Provide mentoring from the Program Coordinator and other staff which can be: individual guidance, assistance with academic and career goals/plans, encouragement, and assistance to help scholars achieve their highest potential.

4. Broaden Doran Community Scholars’ exposure to resources on the ASU campus and within the Arizona community.

5. Broaden Doran Community Scholars’ exposure to the diverse needs of a changing society both locally and globally.

Contact Information

Alicia Iñiguez M.Ed. Doran Community Scholars

Program Coordinator 480-965-7621

Alicia.Iniguez@asu.edu

APPLICATION FOR THE 2011-2012 ACADEMIC YEAR Application Deadline is Tuesday, February 1, 2011 The Arizona State University (ASU) Foundation would like to invite you to apply for the Doran Community Scholars Program (DCSP) for the upcoming 2011-2012 academic year. The purpose of the DCSP is three fold: Prepare the next generation of leaders who are committed to improving the social conditions of their community Facilitate academic success, leadership development, career preparation and social development of the scholars and To offer financial support through a scholarship

SELECTED DORAN SCHOLARS RECEIVE: Scholarship of $3000.00 per academic year. Scholarship renewal is based upon satisfactory fulfillment of the Doran Scholarship student agreement. Experiences that will further develop their leadership through opportunities in civic engagement, career and professional development, social development and community service. Mentoring from the Program Coordinator and other staff which can be: individual guidance, assistance in creating academic and career goals/ plans, encouragement and assistance in helping the student achieve their highest potential.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Spring 2011 graduate from the Phoenix Union High School District Fall admission to ASU and commitment to complete 12+ hours every semester at ASU Attain a minimum 3.0 Arizona Board of Regents grade point average Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal U.S. permanent resident

Submit an ASU Summer Bridge Application for summer 2011. Application are found on http://studentsuccess.asu.edu//ubridge . All freshmen Doran Scholars must attend the in-residence ASU Summer Bridge Program. The DCSP is committed to the academic success of our scholars and will pay the fees associated with the Summer Bridge Program. If the student registers for the Summer Bridge Program and if for some reason does not attend the Summer Bridge Program, the student will be held responsible for all fees incurred by the Summer Bridge Program. The fees include, but are not limited to, the following; meal plan and room and board. These fees can accrue up to $1,700. Demonstrate financial need yearly as determined by the student having filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). FAFSA is available at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The student aid report must be on file with the ASU Office of Student Financial Assistance. Preferred filing deadline February 1st. Available for a one half an hour scholarship interview. Interviews of finalists will be given by appointment only. Finalists will be contacted by the Program Coordinator if they are granted an interview.

APPLICATION FOR THE 2011-2012 ACADEMIC YEAR Application Deadline is Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Please Fill Out Application Completely and Legibly Personal Information Full Name_________________________________________________________ Last First Middle ASU ID#_______________________ or Social Security # ______________________________ Home Phone # (_____)___________________ Cell # (_____)______________________ Home Address__________________________________________________________________________ City_______________ State ________ Zip Code_________ Email Address_____________________________________________ Birth Date ____________________ *Gender______________________________*Ethnicity_________________________________________ *Indicates not required to fill out Academic Information High School______________________________ High School GPA ___________ ABOR GPA____________ Intended ASU Major_________________________________________ ASU Credit Hours (projected): Fall 2011 _______ Spring 2012 ________ College Credit Hours Already Completed _________ Community College Courses Completed (Please list all) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Community College GPA (if applicable): __________ ASU GPA (if applicable): _________

APPLICATION FOR THE 2011-2012 ACADEMIC YEAR Application Deadline is Tuesday, February 1, 2011 SELECTED PARTICIPANTS MUST:

Complete the ASU Summer Bridge Program with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA

Submit a student biography, thank you letter to the Doran’s and a 2011-2012 student agreement

Attend and participate in bi-monthly Doran Leadership course offered throughout the academic year. Course covers material about leadership, social development, career preparation and civic engagement. Course counts toward university elective credit.

Complete 40 hours of community service over the 2011-2012 academic year

Meet with the Program Coordinator at least twice a semester for a goal-setting session working toward student’s academic and professional goals

Attend and participate in monthly general Doran Scholars Activities

Attend the Freshmen Doran Scholars Orientation in June 2011 APPLICATION PROCEDURE (please submit in this order): _______ 1) Complete the Doran Community Scholars Program application _______ 2) Attach a typed written statement (1-2 pages, double spaced) describing:

Personal & family background Education and career goals Reason for applying for the scholarship Challenges in pursuing education and how you plan to overcome them

______ 3) Attach a typed written statement (1 page maximum, double spaced) describing: What you think the most serious problem facing your community and how you can improve it?

______ 4) Attach a separate sheet listing extracurricular activities, honors, employment, and volunteer/community service (include years of involvement) ______ 5) Copy of Summer Bridge 2011 application ______ 6) Copy of High School Transcript ______ 7) Copy of FAFSA Student Aid Report (sheet that includes a summary of everything on the

FAFSA form) Please submit ALL materials to the following address:

Doran Community Scholars Program Attn: Alicia Iñiguez

ASU Foundation Office of Scholarship Development and Administration

P.O. BOX 2260 Tempe, AZ 85280-2260

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the scholarship or the application, Please call (480) 965-7621 or email Alicia.Iniguez@asu.edu. All applications must be received in the office by February 1, 2011 to be considered and reviewed. Applications received after February 1, 2011 will not be reviewed. NO EXCEPTIONS.