2026 Women of AT&T National Scholarship Program

Women of AT&T 2026 National Scholarship
~APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW 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 and community involvement.

Our 2026 program will award twenty (20) scholarships of $1000 each to applicants who are:
- Graduating high school seniors
- Undergraduate students currently enrolled and attending an establishment of higher education (graduate students are not eligible)
All applicants must be sponsored by a Women of AT&T member.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants for the Women of AT&T National Scholarship Program must be students who are preparing to attend or currently attending an accredited college or university. Applicants must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale). The scholarship is open to applicants of any gender.

AT&T employees are not eligible to apply.

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%)
- Community/School/Work Involvement (25%)
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APPLICATION PROCESS

The application package includes 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. Community/School/Work 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, 2026 and April 30, 2026 (by midnight Eastern Standard Time). April 30 is the deadline - no application matierials (including transcripts) will be accepted after the deadline. NO EXCEPTIONS.

NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS

Scholarship recipients will be notified by email by July 31, 2026. Scholarship checks are sent directly to a recipient's school. 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.
3. How are scholarship recipients notified?
  The National Scholarship Committee will notify all scholarship recipients and their sponsors by email by July 31, 2026. 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?
  Carefully review your application for accuracy prior to submitting. If you have questions or require revisions to a submitted application, 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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APPLICATION REMINDERS
1. Ensure that you complete the entire online application.
2. Extracurricular/Community/Work Spreadsheet. Document your involvement in extracurricular school and community volunteer activities. Also include any work experience. Complete all three tabs - the "School" Tab, the "Community" Tab, and (if applicable) the "Work" Tab within the worksheet. 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. Official Transcript(s). Please request transcript(s) as early as possible to ensure they're received before the deadline. Transcripts must be received between March 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 (by midnight Eastern Standard Time). Only Official Transcripts will be accepted.
4. Essay. 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.
5. Carefully review your application for accuracy prior to submitting.
6. All application materials must be received between March 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 (midnight Eastern Standard Time). Applicants are encouraged to contact their schools immediately for transcripts to ensure time for processing by the deadline.
7. 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.
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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?
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:
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CLICK HERE to access the WOA Extracurricular Activities/Community Involvement/Work Experience form (25% of overall application score). Download the Excel form, do not overwrite the existing file. (Select the 'continue with download only' option; you do not need to sign in or create an account).

Document your involvement in School, Community and Work activities during 2025. 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:
Upload Extracurricular Activities/ Community Volunteering/Work Experience form:

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SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY:
The Scholarship Essay is 40% of the overall application score.

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)

* IMPORTANT: Your essay must be original work written solely by the applicant and must be written to topic. The use of any AI-assistance is strongly discouraged.

Encouragement for Authenticity: We want to hear your authentic voice and learn about the real you. Don’t write what you think we want to hear or recycle an old essay. Use this opportunity to share your unique experiences, perspectives, and aspirations. Be honest, reflective, and genuine. Your individuality and true passion are what will make your essay stand out. Embrace your story and let us see the world through your eyes.
Upload your essay in Word or PDF document form using the link below. Save the file using your name as the filename.
Upload 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:
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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.
Initial:
Date:
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