C200is pleased to announce that it will offer Scholar Awards of up to $5,000 to selected students who participate in our 2017Governors State UniversityReachout Program.

Who is C200?

Founded in 1982, C200 is a pioneering organization of the most senior women executives’ in successful private and public companies from around the world who manage more than $300 billion in annual revenues and assets.

The primary mission of C200 and its Foundation is to foster, celebrate and advance women's leadership in business. Our membership organization offers current leaders access to unique programming plus an unparalleled professional and personal network of their peers. Through targeted outreach and support to future leaders, the C200 Foundation also helps to ensure that women will continue to take evermore significant and visible leadership roles in business worldwide.

By sharing their success, with one another and with future leaders, C200 creates lasting, meaningful change. Powerful and welcoming, purposeful, and diverse, its members are changing the face of business leadership by virtue of who they are and the positive impact they have upon others.

What are the C200 Scholarships?

C200 Scholarships are provided to outstanding women students who exemplify extraordinary leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to supporting other women. The winners will receive a monetary award in the amount of up to $5,000 toward their living/educational expenses.

How do I apply?

Please complete thisonline application byOctober 8, 2017.

Scholarship applicants must attend our Reachouton October 20, 2017. Prior to this, applications willbe evaluated and candidates interviewed. The criteria for selection include:

  • Completed application (essay, short answers, & resume)
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Evidence of Leadership
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Integrity
  • Commitment to giving back (particularly to supporting other women)

Finalists will be selected for final-round consideration will be asked to interview on October 19, 2017 on campus.

Sincerely,

C200

C200 Scholarship Application

All candidates must submit a completed application onlinecontaining the following:

  • Typewritten, double-spaced, 500-word answer to essay Question 1.
  • Brief responses (no more than 150 words) to short answer questions.
  • Resume

Application Process

Online applications must be by midnight October 8, 2017.

Finalists will be selected for final-round consideration will be asked to interview in on campus October 19, 2017.

C200 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Name: ______

Address:______

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Telephone: ______

Email:______

Career area of interest: ______

Please submit typewritten answers to the following question. Question 1 must be no longer than 500 words long. Please double-space answers.

  1. What are your career aspirations? Discuss your aspirations and how business may or may not be a part of those aspirations and why.

Short Answers (no longer than 150 words per answer)

  1. What is the most compelling thing you want to learn at the C200 Reachout and how will it impact your career path?
  2. What are your plans for the Summer of 2016?
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Faculty/Employer Recommendation

Please complete this form and return by email to Cheri Garey at by October 8, 2017.

Name of the student applicant

First Name Last Name

Your name

First Name Last Name

How long have you known the student?

In what capacity?

How would you rate the student’s general abilities and potential in relation to others you have known at similar academic stages?

Below average / Average / Above average / Outstanding / Unable to assess
Academic performance
Intellectual curiosity
Seriousness of purpose
Self-reliance and independence
Open-mindedness, ability to adapt to new situations
Emotional stability and maturity

Please comment briefly on the student’s academic achievements. You do not need to attach a separate letter to this form but may do so if you wish.

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