2024 Scholarship

2024 Scholarship Guidelines & Application

ELIGIBILITY

Female student accepted to or currently attending an accredited, post-secondary institution or vocational/trade school.
Sponsored by a current Women of AT&T - Bay Area Chapter member.
A minimum unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If the school uses a different GPA scale, a conversion chart will be used to obtain the equivalent.

AWARD CRITERIA

Recipients of these merit based scholarships are chosen through a process that evaluates the following areas:

Academic Standing (GPA)
Quality of Applicant’s Essay
Extracurricular Activity
Community Service and Volunteer Activity
Work Experience

Notes:

All scholarships will be awarded directly to the school in the student’s name.
Scholarship award recipients will be asked to provide a headshot photo in business attire, after scholarships are announced.
By accepting the award, scholarship recipient agrees to have their name and photo used in Women of AT&T – Bay Area Chapter publications.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit all application materials via this form by Wednesday April 17th, 2024, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)

TIME LINE

Application Period Begins: Wednesday March 6th, 2024
Application Period Ends: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Recipients Announced: 2nd Week of May

CONTACT INFORMATION

Theresa Hill, Vice President of Finance, Women of AT&T, Bay Area Chapter
Email: woabay@att.net
Phone: 925-718-4332

Applicant Details

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Phone Number*

E-mail*

Please select the Scholarship category you are applying for:*

High School Senior accepted (or applied) to an accredited post-secondary institutionUndergraduate Student accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution

Highest Level to be Completed by June 30, 2024 (check one)*

High SchoolGEDAA

Name of current or most recent school*

Address of current or most recent school*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Current or most recent school type*

4 Year CollegeCommunity CollegeHigh SchoolOther

Cumulative GPA*

Current or Most recent School

Women of AT&T Member Referral*

First NameLast Name

AT&T User ID for Women of AT&T-Bay Area Member Referral (enter "Retired" if the sponsor is retired)*

Email Address for Women of AT&T-Bay Area Member Referral*

Extracurricular Activities

Please list type of activity, offices/positions held, awards received, committees, etc. Please only include high school or college activities that occurred in the past four years. Also, include both years of participation and frequency of participation (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annually, One Time). (input N/A if this doesn't apply)

Extracurricular One: Description of Activity

Extracurricular One: Role in Activity

Extracurricular One: Years of Participation

Extracurricular One: Frequency of Participation

Extracurricular Two: Description of Activity

Extracurricular Two: Role in Activity

Extracurricular Two: Years of Participation

Extracurricular Two: Frequency of Participation

Extracurricular Three: Description of Activity

Extracurricular Three: Role in Activity

Extracurricular Three: Years of Participation

Extracurricular Three: Frequency of Participation

Community Involvement

Please list type of community, service or volunteer activity and a description of your involvement. Please only include activities that occurred in the past four years. Also, include both years of participation and frequency of participation (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annually, One Time). (input N/A if this doesn't apply)

Community Involvement One: Description of Involvement

Community Involvement One: Role in Activity

Community Involvement One: Years of Participation

Community Involvement One: Frequency of Participation

Community Involvement Two: Description of Involvement

Community Involvement Two: Role in Activity

Community Involvement Two: Years of Participation

Community Involvement Two: Frequency of Participation

Community Involvement Three: Description of Involvement

Community Involvement Three: Role in Activity

Community Involvement Three: Years of Participation

Community Involvement Three: Frequency of Participation

Work Experience

Please list work experience/internships. Please only include work experience/internships that occurred in the past four years. Also, include start and end dates and hours per week. (input N/A if this doesn't apply)

Work Experience One: Company/Organization

Work Experience One: Description of Work

Work Experience One: Job Title

Work Experience One: Start date

MonthDayYear

Work Experience One: End date (Leave blank if still in position)

MonthDayYear

Work Experience One: Average Hours per week

Work Experience Two: Company/Organization

Work Experience Two: Description of Work

Work Experience Two: Job Title

Work Experience Two: Start date

MonthDayYear

Work Experience Two: End date (Leave blank if still in position)

MonthDayYear

Work Experience Two: Average Hours per week

Work Experience Three: Company/Organization

Work Experience Three: Description of Work

Work Experience Three: Job Title

Work Experience Three: Start date

MonthDayYear

Work Experience Three: End date (Leave blank if still in position)

MonthDayYear

Work Experience Three: Average Hours per week

Essay Question (limit essay to 500 words):

Imagine it is 2030 and you're a successful professional in your chosen field. What advancements or changes would you like to have made for women in your profession?

Please input your essay in text box below or attach file (limited to 500 words). If attaching file input "file attached" in text box below. *

ESSAY

Essay may be attached here (limited to 500 words). Filename format is Essay_FirstName_LastName:

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Personal Statement (limit statement to 250 words)

Please input below or attach a personal statement:

Include the following in your statement:

A brief personal history.
An explanation of your career goals and your education plan to achieve them, including what you have accomplished so far.
Other – anything else you wish to share should be in this section (This is your opportunity to speak directly to the Scholarship Committee and express who you are).

Please input your personal statement in text box below or attach file (limited to 250 words). If attaching file input "file attached" in text box below. *

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Personal Statement may be attached here (limited to 250 words )here: Filename format is FirstName_LastName.

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Upload Required Documents

Use the following section to upload required documents. If there are multiple documents for each requirement, zip files together, and upload as a single document.

Please note: Uploaded original or scanned documents (digital photos are not acceptable) and files must not be larger than 1.0MB in size

Most recent Transcript
Letter of Recommendation from Counselor, Teacher, Professor, Coach or Employer. (must be time date stamped within the last 12 months)

College or High School Transcript Transcript must include the grades from the most recent term/semester and cumulative GPA.

The transcript must be saved in the following file format: FirstName_LastName_Transcript
High School Sr.: High School Transcript
Undergraduate: College Transcript or if entering undergraduate High School Transcript

Upload Transcript *

Upload a File

Letter of Recommendation from Counselor, Teacher, Professor, Coach or Employer. (must be date stamped within the last 12 months). *

Subject of letter/email should be formatted: WoA Scholarship_FirstName_LastName
Letter of recommendation, may also be submitted by author or student at woabay@att.net. Please attach a document below stating that the Letter of Recommendation was sent to woabay@att.net.

Upload Letter of Recommendation*

Upload a File

I certify that the information in this application is true and correct and that the essay was written by the applicant. I understand the information is subject to verification.

Applicant digital signature*

First NameLast Name

Date*

MonthDayYear

Parent or Guardian digital signature (if applicant is a minor)

First NameLast Name

Date

MonthDayYear

Applicant Checklist *

Application filled outEssay completedTranscript uploadedRecommendation from Counselor, Teacher, Professor, Coach or Employer uploaded or emailed

All application materials must be received through this form by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, Wednesday, April 17th, 2024.

If web form is not available, email completed application to woabay@att.net by 11:59 PM Pacific Time Wednesday, April 17th, 2024.

Winners will be notified the 2nd week of May.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED