Celebrate Women Celebrate You

2017Mentorship and Scholarship Application

Celebrate Women Celebrate You(CWCY) annuallyawards scholarshipsto three distinguished African-American young women who display academicexcellenceand a vision for their future, and the future of their community.

The objective and mission of Celebrate Women Celebrate You is to recognize and celebrate everyday’ women. CWCY has established a community mentorship program for young women. CWCY works in partnership with local school administrators to identify these young ladies. They would then be matched with a mentor from the network of CWCY’s participants and honorees, according to their career goals and interests.

The following requirements need to be met for the mentorship program and scholarship consideration:

  • Must be a 2017 graduatingsenior
  • Required to attend three CWCY’s mentorshipprograms and/or events over the next year
  • An overall B average or GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (an official academic transcript needs to accompany application)
  • Complete and sign the CWCY Mentorship and Scholarship Application
  • In Essay Format. Essay must be typed and not to exceed two (2) pages, 12-point font, and double spaced
  • Two letters of recommendation (one from each:teacher, counselor, school administrator, club advisor, etc.)
  • A personal interviewby the Scholarship Committee is required as well as being filmed for the scholarshipvideo presentation at CWCY’s Annual Black Tie Event.

ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS -- APPLICATION, TRANSCRIPT, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND ESSAY MUST BE POSTMARKED

BY APRIL 22, 2016 TO BE CONSIDERED

SEND TO

By mail to: Celebrate Women Celebrate You, P.O. Box 2863, Netherwood Station, Plainfield, NJ 07061. Attention: Scholarship Committee Or Email to:

If you have any questions, please contact Geri Agurs at ORBurkina Morgan at.

Celebrate Women Celebrate You

2017Mentorship and Scholarship Application

Scholarshipsare awarded to female African-American

students graduating in 2017

PLEASE TYPE

Name______Date______

Address ______

City ______State_____Zip Code______

Home Phone No. ______Cell Phone No.______

Email Address ______

Name of High School ______

Anticipated Major and Degree ______

Career Goal ______

Current GPA ______(on 4.0 scale) *Please attach an official transcript with application

Family Annual Income: / $
# of Siblings in the family / # Sisters______# Brothers______
# of Siblings in College

PLEASE LIST:

Organizations / Dates Active / Offices Held
Academic Awards/Honors / Interest and Hobbies

Choose ONE of the topics listed below and write a two-page essay (typed and double spaced)

Note: All essays must include how this scholarship award will help you reach your career interest and goals.

  1. In your opinion, what is the number one issue affecting today’s young female in the African-American community?
  1. Select one woman in history you admire and imagine you have to write to her. Tell her how her life’s accomplishments will impact your educational and career goals.
  1. What book have you read (recently) that left a lasting impression on your life? Tell how it has inspired your educational and career goals.

I am willing to appear for a personal interview and be filmed for the award video presentation by theScholarship Committeeas requirementsfor completing this application.

Date______Signature______

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

I have included the following: (please check each to confirm)

 Completed Application (TYPED) Essay

 Official Transcript  Signature on Application

 Two Letters of Recommendation

Send all materials to:

Celebrate Women Celebrate You

Attention: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 2863

Netherwood Station

Plainfield, New Jersey 07061

***Applications must be postmarked no later thanApril 22, 2016***

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