Spring 2021 | May 18, 2021
Bi-Weekly Newsletter
The Business Innovation Challenge 

The Business Innovation Challenge is an opportunity for students to develop and showcase innovative ideas that have social impact. This year, there will be two rounds of competition that are open for attendance:

  1. The 1st Round (May 24-25): Student teams will post their ideas on a public website that will be open for viewing from May 24 (Mon), 8 am - May 25 (Tue), 5 pm. The public is encouraged to go to the website and vote for the best ideas to move onto the LIVE Round of the competition. Students who vote will get access to a new (beta) Internship Registry designed to connect students to internship opportunities. Here is the link to the public website: https://foothillcollege.instructure.com/courses/17716
  2. The LIVE Round (May 28, 2-4pm): The 6 best teams will present their innovations live before a panel of expert judges. Also two great keynote speakers -- Walter Haas III and Michelle Cho -- will talk about innovation and social impact in the time of the pandemic. Here is the link to the zoom room: https://fhda-edu.zoom.us/j/145822593
Congratulations to Honors Students Participating in the 4th Annual Research and Service Learning Symposium!

Many Honors students will be participating in the symposium throughout the day tomorrow and we encourage you all to attend on Thursday, May 20. Over 100 students and groups will be presenting their research, service leadership, and creative art projects throughout the day. 

Links to the full program and Zoom rooms coming soon to the RSLS Website! You can also access the program here: RSLS Program  

If you attend, you can also participate in voting for your favorite presentation in each hourly session! The
The votes will be tallied and the awards presented during the Awards Ceremony from 7-8pm. Let students know that they can voice their views!

Opening Ceremony: 9:30 am - 10:00 am 
Presentations and Poster Sessions: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Awards Ceremony: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) 2021–22 Scholarships
The UCLA College is pleased to announce the Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) Scholarships for transfer students who enter UCLA in Fall 2021. Eligible students have completed their community college’s Scholars/Honors Program and received certification. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need. 

Eligibility:
  • Community college TAP students admitted to UCLA College for Fall 2021.
  • Applicants’ citizenship status must fall into one of the following categories:
  1. U.S. citizens;
  2. Eligible non-citizens as defined by UCLA Financial Aid Office regulations; or
  3. F-1 or J-1 visa holders.
  • Applicants must submit a FAFSA by March 2nd and be eligible for need-based financial aid at UCLA. F-1 and J-1 visa holder finalists will be notified regarding materials that must be submitted to establish financial need. 

Award Amount: $5,000 per academic year (3 quarters) 

Application Procedure: All students who apply for Fall 2021 admission, have been TAP certified, and have been accepted will be e-mailed a letter inviting them to apply for a 2021-22 TAP scholarship.

Application Deadline: Friday, June 4, 2021, 11:59 p.m. 

All of the following must be submitted to the UCLA Scholarship Resource Center (SRC), via the UCLA
Scholarship portal, by the deadline: The TAP Scholarship application and supporting materials, such as
letters of recommendation from TAP Directors, counselors, and faculty. Please visit this link for
further details regarding the UCLA College’s TAP Scholarship. 
Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month! You can register to attend the remaining events here: Asian Pacific Islander Month Events

Honors Scholar Petition- Now Open!

Happy Spring Quarter, folks! We want to remind you all that for students who are completing the Honors Scholar program for Fall 2021 admission, all criteria must be completed by the end of Spring 2021. The petition window is now officially open and it will close on May 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM (Pacific time).

To qualify for Honors Scholar designation, you must meet the following requirements:

  1. At least 23 quarter units of honors courses have been completed and passed with a letter grade of C or better.
  2. Minimum GPA in honors courses is 3.25
  3. Service Leadership
  4. Counseling verification forms submitted each quarter
  5. No reports of academic integrity or violations of student code of conduct

Completion of the Honors Scholar criteria will be noted on your Foothill College Academic transcript in early July 2021.

When you are ready to petition for Honors Scholar designation, you can do so by visiting the Honors Institute website and clicking on the link: Petition Request. If you have any questions, please drop by our office hour to chat. We are available on Wednesdays from 12-1 PM and Thursdays from 3-4 PM.
Honors Scholar - Service Leadership Component

One more reminder if you will be petitioning for Honors Scholar designation for Fall 2021 admission- you must complete some type of service leadership before you submit your petition.

  • Service leadership is any action or service you take that has an impact on others in your community
  • Can be personal, volunteer, or paid- but it must have a clear and direct impact on others
  • Service or work you do that has an impact on you, your perceptions, and/or personal growth as well.

The reflection you submit should demonstrate a thoughtful reflection of what you've learned, insights you've gained, and/or ways that this work has informed your understanding of the world and your place in it. If you have any questions about what type of service learning activities count for service learning, please do drop by our office hours to discuss. A service learning rubric is available to help guide you.