SCHENECTADY BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB, INC-BPW SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT

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1 SCHENECTADY BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB, INC-BPW SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT March 26, 2012 Schenectady BPW is announcing three different scholarships for deserving applicants who attend the following high schools in Schenectady County: Duanesburg, Schalmont, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, Mohonasen, Niskayuna, Scotia-Glenville, Schenectady High, Bishop Gibbons-Notre Dame, and Schenectady Christian Schools. The scholarships are The Kay E. Kaiser Scholarship - Up to $ for women who are admitted to 2 or 4 year colleges (use form 1) Up to $500 for women who have or are pursuing career fields or vocational school (use form 1) The Catherine H. Raycroft Award - up to $2000 for women over the age of 25 who are returning to school ( Use Catherine H. Raycroft Award form).. For more information please contact the Scholarship Chair Elena Alvarez. Completed application and supporting materials must be ed or postmarked by Friday, May 6, 2012 and sent to: Elena H. Alvarez, Ph.D., Chair Schenectady BPW Scholarship Committee 201 Union Street, Schenectady, NY Telephone & Fax (518) ealv111@aol.com Application is also available at

2 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM 1 (Please provide FOUR copies of this application) Name: Tel.# Last First Middle Address: Cell.#. (if available) Number and Street City State Zip code Date of Birth: Month Day Year High Schools You Have Attended: Name of School Location Years List Colleges you have applied in order of preference College Father s Name: Mother s Name Place of Employment: Father Number of children in the family (including applicant); Estimate Freshman Year Expenses at College Tuition Room and Board Books Clothes Travel Other Major Father s Occupation Mother s Occupation Mother: List All Ages: Estimated Money Available for Freshman Year: FAFSA Expected Family Contribution: (or attach Student Aid report) Other Scholarships received: Parents Taxable Income from their Federal Income Tax Return: Please comment concerning any unusual financial responsibilities (medical, etc) and any additional information on a separate sheet of paper. To complete the application, please write a one- page (250 word) essay in which you include the following: Your background: your family, education, volunteer activities; your goals in life; your strengths/weaknesses, and the reasons why you want to pursue your selected career. Attached to this application, and the essay, a copy of your resume, transcripts, SAT/ACT scores and letters of recommendation. Signature of Applicant date Signature of Parent date

3 Schenectady BPW Scholarship Committee The Catherine H. Raycroft Scholarship Award for Women Returning to Education Application Form The Schenectady Business and Professional Women Club, Inc., will award up to a $2000 scholarship to assist in career-related study for the upcoming academic year. To be eligible, an applicant must be: A woman 25 years of age or older, A permanent resident of Schenectady County in New York State, Able to demonstrate financial need, and Enrolled or accepted for study in a program leading to an academic, technical or vocational degree or certificate. Instructions: Complete all sections of the application Submit high school or college transcripts Please include two current letters of reference from employers, educators or other nonrelatives who are able to support your application Incomplete applications will not be processed Application must be postmarked by May 6, 2012 Please provide 4 (FOUR) copies of each document Part I - Personal Data Last Name First Name Middle Initial Street Address city/state/zip code cellular phone Tel (home/office) date of birth

4 Part II - Employment Information (List most recent employment first) 1. Employer s Name & Address Dates of Employment Hours worked per week Duties & major responsibities Reasons for Leaving 2. Employer s Name & Address Dates of Employment Duties & major responsibilities Hours worked per week Reasons for Leaving 3. Employer s Name & Address Dates of Employment Duties & major responsibilities Hours worked per week Reasons for Leaving 4.. Employer s Name & Address Dates of Employment Hours worked per week Duties & major responsibilities Reasons for Leaving

5 . Part III - Study Plans What School are you planning on attending? What will your field of study be? Are you presently enrolled at the above institution? Yes No If not, have you been accepted for enrollment? Yes No Anticipated Graduation Date (month and year) What are your career goals? Part IV - Education 1. School Location Dates Attended Did you graduate? Field of study Degree (e.g., high school certificate, BS) 2. School Location Dates Attended Did you graduate? Field of study Degree (e.g., certificate, BA, BS) 3. School Location Dates Attended Did you graduate? Field of study Degree (e.g., certificate, BA, BS) Community Interests: (Please list all activities in which you have participated or held office, etc.)

6 Part V - Household Composition Please indicate who lives in your household and their relationship to you. Provide the ages of those in school and/ or under 5 years of age. Part VI - FINANCES Your Income List all sources $ per month Income from other Household members Source: S per month Total Monthly Income $ General Monthly Expenses Child care/day care Medical expenses Transportation Rent or mortgage Utilities Other monthly Expenses (state amount of $ per month) Total General monthly expenses $ Education/ Finance Information (state amount of $ ) Scholarships, cash awards, and/or private and government grants for Upcoming academic year: Savings available for college Outstanding education and other loans (provide total owed to date) Yearly Educational Expenses (upcoming academic year) Tuition Books Room and Board (if living on campus) Other (please specify) Total Yearly Educational Expenses $

7 Part VII - Personal Statement Please provide a personal statement to allow the Scholarship Committee to learn more about yourself; your educational and personal goals, your financial need, and how you will benefit from this scholarship. Your statement should be no more than TWO (2) pages. PLEASE type or write clearly in black or blue ink (or attach a separate sheet to the application).

8 Agreement If chosen as a Schenectady BPW finalist, I agree to meet the scholarship committee members for a brief personal interview and presentation of proof of residency and proof of enrollment or acceptance in an eligible educational program. I understand that if given any grant, all applications and supporting information, including publicity, become the property of Schenectady BPW, and that the Catherine H. Raycroft Scholarship Award for women returning to education is not affiliated with scholarships programs offered by NYS Women Inc., or other scholarships of other local BPW chapters. I understand that the scholarship may be taxable under federal, state or local tax laws. I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that I will notify the scholarship committee of Schenectady BPW, if there are any changes. X Signature Date Please Print Name

9 . Applications must be mailed to the address below. Please remember to include Four (4) copies of each of the following documents: Application Form Personal Statement Reference Letter No. 1 Reference Letter No. 2 Transcripts (College and/or high school) 03/26/2012 Completed application and supporting materials must be mailed and or postmarked by Monday May 6, 2012, and sent to: Elena H. Alvarez, Ph.D., Chair Schenectady BPW Scholarship Committee 201 Union Street, Schenectady, NY Telephone & Fax (518) ealv111@aol.com Materials are also posted and can be downloaded from