BPW Announces Applications for $1000 Scholarship are Being Accepted

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN/TN, INC. (BPW)  announces that applications are being accepted for the FOUNDATION CAREER ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP of $1,000.00.
 
To be eligible, the applicant must be female, a US citizen, 25 years of age or older, and pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) – or related field.  Recipient must be within two years of completing her degree. 
 

Other selection considerations:

·        Academics (20%); GPA, coursework rigor, educational records, quality of essay (e.g. writing skills, structure, grammar, spelling)

·        Career objectives (25%)

·        Responsibility/involvement (15%); paid employment/promotions, unpaid work, volunteer/community activities,

·        Disadvantage (35%); financial disadvantage, situational hardships, ADA eligibility, overcome bad circumstances

·        Special considerations (5%); completeness of application, Military Veteran

The application, resume, transcript and essay are due May 3, 2013, to be received no later than 12:00 Noon.  For more information, application forms or questions, contact Carolyn Beverly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or Carolyn Beverly, PO BOX 489, WHITEVILLE, TN 38075.