Blair County Civic Music Foundation Scholarship

WISE Women of Blair County Scholarship Application

Scholarship Amount: One or more scholarships will be available up to a total of $12,000.

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: Completed applications, with required attachments, must be received in the office of WISE Women of Blair County, Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation, 1330 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 no later than 4:00 PM on February 27, 2015.

APPLICATION Amount Requested: Name: Date of Birth:

Address:

City, State and Zip:

Telephone: E-mail:

Educational background to date: (Please include a separate page listing this information)

College/Program you will be attending:

Any additional information you would like to provide for the committee. For example, volunteer activities, special interests, etc. (Please include a separate page listing this information)

Anticipated educational expenses and other anticipated financial assistance: (Itemize to the best of your ability. Use separate sheet if necessary.)

You must include a written statement describing your financial situation.

References – Please have two (2) letters of reference sent directly to WISE Women of Blair County, addressing your potential, character, maturity, and commitment to educational goals. (References cannot be related to you)

Essays: Attach two (2) essays of 200-250 words each addressing the following: 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).

Note: The person(s) who is 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 in May, 2015.

Applicant’s Signature Date 8/21/13