2023 Women of AT&T National Scholarship Program

~ APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED ~

Women of AT&T 2023 National Scholarship
General Information
The Women of AT&T National Scholarship program was established to encourage and reward personal and professional development, focusing on continuous growth, advancement, and success through education, leadership, and community involvement.

The program awards scholarships to deserving students who are attending or will soon be attending an establishment of higher learning. Applicants must be sponsored by a Women of AT&T member.

The Women of AT&T National Scholarship Committee annually determines the amount of money and number of scholarships awarded based on funding availability. In 2023, the Committee is pleased to announce that twenty-five (25) $1000 scholarships will be awarded to:
- Graduating high school seniors
- Undergraduate students already enrolled and attending an establishment of higher education
ELIGIBILITY

Applicants for the Women of AT&T National Scholarship Program must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution or technical vocational/trade school. Applicants must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA (4.00 scale) and must be sponsored by a Women of AT&T member. Students of all genders are eligible to apply.

AT&T employees are not eligible to apply for the Women of AT&T National Scholarship. Family and friends of employees are eligible. Note that this online application must be accessed from outside the AT&T Firewall.

AWARD CRITERIA

Recipients of the Women of AT&T National Scholarship are chosen through a process that evaluates the following:
- Essay Content and Quality (40 Points)
- Grade Point Average (35 Points)
- Leadership in Community/School Involvement (25 Points)
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APPLICATION PROCESS

The application package includes:
1. Submission of online Scholarship Application - which starts on page 5 of this form. The online scholarship is available by clicking Next at the bottom of the page.
2. Scholarship Essay
3. Leadership in Community/School Involvement spreadsheet
4. Official Transcript (with weighted GPA listed) sent electronically from the school to DL-WOA_transcripts@att.com.
  
  Electronic transcripts are strongly preferred. If this is not an option for your school, hard copy Official Transcripts may be mailed to the folllowing address:
  
  AT&T
  208 S Akard St, Floor 22
  Dallas, TX 75202
  Attn: Dorothy Butler, WOA National Scholarships
  
  Students are encouraged to contact schools as early as possible for transcripts to ensure plenty of time for processing before the deadline. Transcripts must be official and must be received directly from the school. No transcripts will be accepted directly from an applicant.
All online submissions and application materials must be submitted/postmarked between March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023 (by midnight Eastern Standard Time).

NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS

Scholarship recipients will be notified by email (or phone if email is unavailable) by July 31, 2023. Scholarship checks are sent directly to a recipient's school, no exceptions. All Women of AT&T National Scholarship Committee decisions are final.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. If an applicant has been awarded a scholarship in a previous year, are they eligible to re-apply?
  Yes. If a new application is submitted and the applicant is selected again, it is possible for a person to receive more than one scholarship over the years from Women of AT&T.
2. How are scholarship recipients selected?
  The National Scholarship Committee selects the scholarship winners based on the criteria outlined above. All decisions by the Committee are final.
3. How are scholarship recipients notified?
  The National Scholarship Committee will notify all scholarship recipients by email (or phone if email is unavailable) by July 31, 2023. Recipient names will also be posted on Women of AT&T social media and in the Women of AT&T National newsletter.
4. Can an employee of AT&T receive a scholarship?
  No. AT&T employees are not eligible. Friends and family of AT&T employees are eligible as long as they are sponsored by a WOA member.
5. If I'd like to make changes to an application I've submitted, may I re-submit my application?
  We encourage applicants to carefully review your application for accuracy prior to submitting. If you have questions or require revisions to a submitted application, please contact: DL-WOAScholarshipCommittee@att.com.
6. Who should I contact if I have questions or technical difficulties with the application?
  Contact: DL-WOAScholarshipCommittee@att.com. Reminder: The online application must be accessed from outside the AT&T firewall.
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HELPFUL REMINDERS
1. Please ensure that you complete the entire application.
2. Document your involvement in School and Community activities (both in person and virtual) from 1/1/2022 through 12/31/2022. Specifically highlight any leadership roles you held. Include work experience during the same time period, if applicable. Complete the "School" Tab, the "Community" Tab, and (if applicable) the "Work" Tab within the form. Save the form using your name as the filename, then upload your form. Resumes or other types of documentation will not be accepted - you must use the WOA spreadsheet to record your activities.
3. Request transcripts as early as possible to ensure they're received before the April 30 deadline. Transcripts must be received between March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023 (by midnight Eastern Standard Time). Only Official Transcripts will be accepted. Your weighted GPA must be included on the transcript.
4. The school should send the most current transcript available. Information populated within the application should align with the transcript.
5. Please ensure your essay meets the 500 word minimum / 800 word maximum. The Committee will subtract points for essays that do not adhere to these guidelines or that are not written to topic.
6. Carefully review the application for accuracy before submitting.
7. All application materials must be received between March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023 (by midnight Eastern Standard Time). Applicants are encouraged to contact their schools immediately for transcripts to ensure time for processing by the deadline.
8. The online application remains active as long as your browser is open. If you close the browser prior to submitting the application, your information will be lost.
9. If you have questions or need technical assistance please contact:
  DL-WOAScholarshipCommittee@att.com.
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APPLICANT INFORMATION:
First Name
Last Name
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail Address
EDUCATION:
Are you currently a High School Student or College Student?*

High School StudentCollege Student
Name of School you are Currently Attending:
Cumulative GPA (rounded to nearest 100th i.e. 3.95). For High School students please provide actual GPA. The scholarship committee will convert to 4.00 scale if necessary.):
College Students Only
Highest Level of Education Completed:

High SchoolGEDAABA/BS
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES / WORK EXPERIENCE:
Click here for the WOA Extracurricular Activities - Leadership Form to download the Excel form and document your involvement in School, Community and Work activities over the past year (1/1/2022 through 12/31/2022). Note that you must access the document from outside the AT&T firewall. Include awards received during the same time period. Please complete the "School" Tab, the "Community" Tab, and (if applicable) the "Work" Tab within the form. Save the form using your name as the filename. Then upload your form using the link below. Please use the form provided. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Upload WOA Extracurricular Activities - Leadership Form
ESSAY QUESTION:
Upload your essay in Word or PDF document form using the appropriate link below. Save the file using your name as the filename.
Essay Topic:

How can your generation contribute to finding solutions for a pressing societal issue e.g., human rights violations, global health issues, climate change. These topics are only suggestions - feel free to explore your own issue. The sky is the limit! (minimum 500 words / maximum 800 words)
Applicant Essay
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Women of AT&T Member Sponsor:
Women of AT&T Member Name:
Women of AT&T Chapter:
AT&T User ID:
Daytime Phone#:
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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the information in this application is true, correct and that the essay was written by the applicant. I understand that falsification of any information will result in disqualification of this application. I agree that this application becomes the property of Women of AT&T. I understand this application will be assessed based on the information provided and that submission of it does not guarantee that I will receive a scholarship. If I am a scholarship recipient, I understand that my scholarship check will be sent directly to my school, no exceptions. I agree that in the event I am a scholarship recipient, this form also serves as a release to use my name, photographs, and biographical information in press releases, etc. announcing and promoting this scholarship program.
Initial:
Date:
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