Asherah Foundation 2023 Scholarship Application

2023 Scholarship Application

SECOND CHANCE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD
I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Directions: Please provide information requested here and include the required essay (Section VI).

Application Deadline: August 15, 2023.

Completed applications (including the essay) may be submitted electronically. They may also be sent to: awards@asherahfoundation.org or mailed to the address listed at the end of this application.

Additional documentation may be requested throughout the application review period.
Name*

PrefixFirst (Given) NameMiddle NameLast (Family) NameSuffix
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Zip / Postal CodeCountry (Home)
Email*
example@example.com
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Note: Applicants must be 24 years old to qualify for our scholarship.
Dependents

Are you financially responsible for any dependents (i.e. your children)? Please list the name and date of birth for everyone for whom you are financially or otherwise responsible (i.e. your children). If you have more than four (4), please share their names and dates of birth with us at awards@asherahfoundation.org.
Number of Dependents*
Dependent 1 Name
Dependent 1 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Dependent 2 Name
Dependent 2 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Dependent 3 Name
Dependent 3 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Dependent 4 Name
Dependent 4 Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date

II. EDUCATIONAL GOALS

Please provide information about the program of study that you are currently pursuing and for which this scholarship would be provided.
Name of Institution*
Name of the accredited university, college, and/or institute you are enrolled at for the purposes of pursuing a higher education credential to which this scholarship will be applied.
Institution Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry (IHE)
Degree You Are Pursuing (select one)*

Associates DegreeBachelor’s Degree (BS, BA, etc.)Master’s (MS, MA, MBA, MPH, etc.)Doctoral Degree (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)Undergraduate CertificateGraduate CertificatePost-Graduate CredentialTechnical (non-academic) CertificateOther
Field of Study*
What is your area of focus or major (e.g., chemistry, sustainable design, math education, etc.)
Date Admitted*

MonthDayYear
Date
Projected Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date

VI. PERSONAL ESSAY
Please provide an essay of between 500 to 1000 words illustrating how this scholarship will give you a second chance and how it will benefit your community.

Use this opportunity to share details about your personal and/or educational journey, as well as your future aspirations.

Please answer these questions:

1. Educational Journey
- How have you demonstrated commitment to your current educational pathway?
- How have you demonstrated academic progress throughout your life?
2. Financial Need
- Why do you need this scholarship?
- How might it help you?
3. Resilience
- Why do you need a second chance at higher education?
  How have you been resilient in overcoming obstacles throughout your life?
4. Potential for Impact
- What are the potential impacts of receiving this degree/certificate?
- How might it impact you?
- How might it impact your family and/or community?
- How might it impact larger groups (example: your region/country, single mothers? Girls interested in STEM, etc.)
This essay may be sent to awards@asherahfoundation.org if needed.
Upload your essay here.

Essays may also be sent to awards@asherahfoundation.org
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Photo (Optional)

Photos may also be sent to awards@asherahfoundation.org
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VIII. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS
By submitting this application, I understand and agree to the following:

Financial Statement:

I hereby state that I need financial assistance to help pay for my education as shared in this application and that the scholarship will be used for that purpose. The scholarship will be provided to the accredited higher education institution and the degree program listed above in Section II: Educational Goals.

Accuracy:

I hereby state that all information contained in this application and all supporting materials is correct to the best of my knowledge.

Use of Application Materials:

The information provided in this application including the required essay and a photo of myself may be used for promotional and research purposes. I also understand that I may request that my name and other identifying details be changed for all outreach, research, and promotional purposes to protect my identity. However, I understand that the scholarship will be given in my legal name and that all identifying information will be available to those involved in the scholarship selection and awarding process, including the institution to which the scholarship funds will be paid. I waive any right to damages that may result as a consequence of applying for this scholarship.

Obligations of the Scholarship Recipient:

I understand that upon acceptance of this scholarship that I:
- Must complete a minimum of 9 hours a semester (16 week period) unless having prior approval from the Asherah Foundation.
- Must submit any changes in writing from one program to another for prior approval of the Foundation.
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (on a 4 point scale) and/or make sufficient academic progress in my program as agreed to by the Asherah Foundation.
- Must report to the Foundation in writing, the status of my educational/training efforts each semester or term; including the ways in which this scholarship has been helpful in providing a second chance.
  - Status update #1 will be due December 1, 2023
  - Status update #2 will be due June 1, 2024
- Must provide regular updates to the Asherah Foundation for two (2) years after the receipt of any scholarship to encourage other women around the world who need a second chance and who may be inspired by my educational journey.
- Must be free of substance abuse.
- Must have financial status reviewed on a semester basis. This may include providing documentation of ongoing need and/or receipts documenting how funds have been used.
Applicant Name*
Applicant Signature*

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Date of Submission

MonthDayYear
Date you submit this application.
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2023 Scholarship Application

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Dependents

II. EDUCATIONAL GOALS

III. WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous Education

V. FINANCIAL NEED

Expenses

Funding

VI. PERSONAL ESSAY

VII. SECOND CHANCE

VIII. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS