Scholarship Application

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Scholarship Amount: One or more scholarships will be available up to a total of $10,000.

Scholarships will be available to females 21 years of age or older (at least 21 by the date scholarship monies granted) who will be attending any accredited post-secondary educational institution (no monies will be granted to pursue graduate coursework for Master level programs or higher). The individual applying must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen (permanent US resident) and a resident of Blair County.

DEADLINE: To be considered, the completed application and reference letters (must be sent directly from the person writing the letter) must be received in the office of WISE Women of Blair County no later than 4PM on FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023.

NOTE: The person(s) selected for this scholarship will be expected to attend a WISE Women Board of Director's Meeting and the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation's Annual Luncheon.

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Name *

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Last

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Phone Number *

Email *

Date of Birth *

Amount of Money Requested *

Educational Background to date *

College/Program You will be attending *

Anticipated Educational Expenses (please itemize if necessary) *

Other anticipated financial assistance *

Please describe your financial situation *

Please supply any additional information you think is relevant for the committee. For example, volunteer activities, special interests, etc.

Additional information *

ESSAYS. Please answer the following two questions in 200-250 words.

1. What is your career goal(s) and how will this scholarship help you achieve this goal(s)? *

2. Describe the adversity you have overcome and how you arrived at this educational/career goal(s). *

REFERENCES. Please have two (2) letters of reference SENT DIRECTLY TO WISE Women of Blair County from the letter's author. These letters should address your potential, character, maturity, and commitment to educational goals. (References cannot be related to you.) Please have the letters emailed to info@wisewomenofblaircounty.org or mailed to PO Box 134, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

References *

Reference 1 contacted Reference 2 contacted

Signature *

Date *

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