Cypress College

Online Career and Student Success Workshop Series
2021-01-26 08:00 - 2021-05-14 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 9200 Valley View St., Cypress, CA, 90630, United States
Welcome to our Online Career and Student Success Workshop Series. The Online Workshops are available for you to participate in at any time that is convenient for you.
Get details about our online workshops.

Native Art Contest
2021-03-23 - 2021-05-05
Attention all students! The newly launched Native-American Faculty and Staff Alliance (NAFSA) for the North Orange County Community College District is looking for a logo and wants to see your art concepts. A cash prize will be awarded to the winner.
To Enter

The contest runs from March 23 to May 5, 2021. The winner will be chosen by NAFSA members.
All files should be in PDF or EPS format and sent to NativeArtContest@nocccd.edu.
Must be a current or former student of Cypress College, Fullerton College, or NOCE.

Download the contest guidelines.

Black Faculty & Staff Association Scholarship
2021-04-08 08:00 - 2021-04-15 17:00
Scholarship – “Unity, Connectivity, Empowerment … thru Education” DEADLINE: April 15 at 5 p.m.
This scholarship is established to help underrepresented students continue their education. BFSA believes in higher education, transferring to the universities and Career Technical Education.
Scholarship Requirements:

12 or more unites completed at Cypress, Fullerton, or NOCE
Enrolled at least part time in spring 2021
2.5 GPA or higher
Must have a goal of transferring to a four-year college or university and/or completion of Certificate (CTE) program of study

Access online application by scanning QR Code and submit your unofficial and one letter of recommendation to umoja@fullcoll.edu.
Scholarship Flyer

Cypress College Annual APIA Scholarship
2021-04-08 08:00 - 2021-04-16 17:00
Asian Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association (APIA) seeks to recognize outstanding students who exemplify the spirit of APIA by achieving academic excellence and demonstrating personal commitment and dedicated service to their community. The Cypress College APIA scholarship of $300 will be awarded to a currently enrolled student in any field.
The student must submit (1) a personal essay (maximum 500 words) of goals and accomplishments including his or her community involvement; (2) a transcript of grades (a printout of the unofficial transcript from myGateway is acceptable); (3) a letter of recommendation; (4) and the application form. Members of the APIA scholarship committee read all applications and select the winner.
Specific eligibility criteria are:

Be a currently enrolled student at Cypress College
Plan to be enrolled at least half-time at an accredited 4-year college or university in the fall term 2021
Demonstrate community involvement or volunteer work
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00
Letter of Recommendation

The student is required to submit one letter of recommendation from an individual who knows the student and is familiar with his/her accomplishments and leadership activities. A teacher, counselor, work supervisor, community service leader, or an adult familiar with the applicant could serve as a recommender. Recommendations from relatives will not be accepted. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their recommender submits a letter of recommendation. Recommenders may describe the applicant’s community service, leadership skills, academic accomplishments and future plans. APIA welcomes and appreciates any additional comments about the applicant that
will help the selection committee in the evaluation process.
The 2020-2021 application and documents must be emailed to Jeannie Mitsch by Friday, 5 p.m., April 16, 2021.
Jeannie Mitsch
Counselor, CTE
Cypress College
9200 Valley View Street
Cypress, CA 90630
jmitsch@cypresscollege.edu
The Cypress College APIA scholarship application form is available in fillable .pdf format at the NOCCCD APIA blog. Download the scholarship application in pdf format, open the file, then click on the Fill & Sign link in the right-hand column. Application materials available at fullcollapia.blogspot.com/.

Kiki Zuniga Scholarship
2021-04-08 08:00 - 2021-04-28 23:59
Each year the LFSA awards at least three $300 or more scholarships to one Cypress College student, one Fullerton College student, and one NOCE student that are currently enrolled at our District, have the goals of transferring to a 4-year university, and demonstrate their commitment to the Latino community. Scholarship Application Flyer
Application period now open until Wednesday, April 28, at 11:59 p.m. Click here to apply.

Cypress College NCAS Information Sessions
2021-04-09 10:00 - 11:00
Cypress College has been selected to host a “NASA on-campus experience.” The NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) builds a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging two-year degree seeking students in authentic learning experiences.
Students who successfully complete the five-week online course at no cost, are invited to a four-day, on-campus engineering design and robotics competition. The competition will offer a hands-on, collaborative engineering experience and connect students with NASA experts.” Three virtual information sessions will be held to provide more detailed information.
Spring 2021 NCAS Information Sessions:

Friday, March 12
10-11 a.m.
Thursday, March 25
4-5 p.m.
Friday, April 9
10-11 a.m.

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
Students must be logged in to their Zoom account prior to attending these workshops. This will ensure your full name appears on the attendance reports.
Click below to register for an upcoming NCAS Session!
Friday, March 12
10-11 a.m.
Meeting ID: 948 9318 7374
Passcode: [REDACTED]
NCAS Info Session (March 12)
Thursday, March 25
4-5 p.m.
Meeting ID: 931 8267 2786
Passcode: [REDACTED]
NCAS Info Session (March 25)
Friday, April 9
10-11 a.m.
Meeting ID: 934 2676 3215
Passcode: [REDACTED]
NCAS Info Session (April 9)
The NCAS project is open to all STEM/SEM students.

LIFE Program: Liberating Scholars Educational Training
2021-04-09 13:00 - 15:00
Brittany Morton and The Breaking Bars Community Network (many of whom are from Homeboy Industries) have extensively researched, compiled, and organized information and resources for community college faculty and staff to utilize when working with formerly incarcerated students. This training will enable participants to provide equity-minded and culturally competent services to this student population on Cypress College’s campus. This will be an ongoing training, and is a critical step in contributing to our campus’ culture of inclusivity and equity-mindedness.
RSVP: bit.ly/LIFEBMorton
