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  •  Women of AT&T 2025 National Scholarship

    ~APPLICATION PERIOD IS CLOSED~
    General Information
    The Women of AT&T National Scholarship program was established to encourage 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 or will soon be attending an establishment of higher learning.  Applicants must be sponsored by a Women of AT&T member.

    In2025, the Women of AT&T National Scholarship Committee will award twenty-five (25) $1000 scholarships to:

    • Graduating high school seniors
    • Undergraduate students already enrolled and attending an establishment of higher education (graduate students are not eligible)

    ELIGIBILITY

    Applicants for the Women of AT&T National Scholarship Program must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited college or university.  Applicants must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA (4.00 scale) and must be sponsored by a Women of AT&T member.  The scholarship is open to both female and male applicants.

    AT&T employees are not eligible to apply for the Women of AT&T National Scholarship.

    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%)
    • Grade Point Average  (35%)
    • Leadership in Community/School Involvement  (25%)

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  • APPLICATION PROCESS

    The application package includes submission of the following:

    1. Online Scholarship Application which starts on page 5 of this form.  Access the application by clicking Next at the bottom of these pages.
    2. Scholarship Essay. The essay must be written to topic, and must be original work written by the applicant.
    3. Leadership in Community/School Involvement spreadsheet
    4. Official Transcript (with weighted GPA listed) sent directly from the school to DL-WOA_transcripts@att.com.

      Your GPA is 35% of your overall application score. Students are encouraged to request transcripts from your school(s) as early as possible to ensure plenty of time for processing before the deadline. Transcripts must be official and must be received directly from the school. We cannot accept transcripts from an applicant.

    All online submissions and application materials must be submitted between March 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025 (by midnight Eastern Standard Time).

    NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS

    Scholarship recipients will be notified by email (or phone if email is unavailable) by July 31, 2025.  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 received a scholarship in a previous year, are they eligible to re-apply?
      Yes.  If a new application is submitted, it is possible for an applicant 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 recipients based on the Award Criteria outlined above on page 1. 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, 2025.  Recipient names will be shared 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 need 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. 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). Only include activities and hours accumulated in 2024 (1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024). 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. Please request transcripts as early as possible to ensure they're received before the deadline.  Transcripts must be received between March 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025 (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 subtracts points for essays that don't adhere to these guidelines or that are not written to topic. Essay must be original work written by the applicant.

    6. Carefully review your application for accuracy before submitting.

    7. All application materials must be received between March 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025 (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:

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  • EDUCATION:

  • College Students Only

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  • CLICK HERE to access the WOA Extracurricular Activities-Leadership form (25% of overall application score). Download the Excel form, do not overwrite the existing file. (Select the 'continue with download only' option).

    Document your involvement in School, Community and Work activities during 2024 (only include activities and hours accumulated between 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024). Be sure to note and describe any activities in which you took a Leadership role. Also include any awards or commendations received during the same time period. Please complete all three tabs - the "School" Tab, the "Community" Tab, and (if applicable) the "Work" Tab within the form. 

    Save the form using your name as the filename and upload your form using the link below. You must use the form provided  - resumes will not be accepted. Note that you must access this document from outside the AT&T firewall. 

  • EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES / WORK EXPERIENCE:

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  • SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY:

  • The Scholarship Essay is 40% of the overall application score. Essay must be written to topic and must be original work written by the applicant.

    Essay Topic:

    Describe a specific challenge you’ve faced and how it made you stronger.  How might your story inspire other young people? (minimum 500 words / maximum 800 words)

  • Upload your essay in Word or PDF document form using the link below.  Save the file using your name as the filename.

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  • Women of AT&T Member Sponsor:

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  • APPLICANT CERTIFICATION:

    I certify that the information in this application is true, accurate, and that the essay is original work 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 selected as a scholarship recipient, I understand that my scholarship check will be sent directly to my school. I agree that if I am selected as a scholarship recipient, this form serves as a release to use my name, photographs, and biographical information in press releases, etc. announcing and promoting this scholarship program.

     

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