CALIFORNIA WOMEN IN TIMBER,

NORTH COAST CHAPTER

2013 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The North Coast Chapter of California Women in Timber is offering several Scholarships to students who are pursuing a career in the Forest Products Industry OR have immediate family involved in the Forest Products Industry. The scholarships will be awarded in memory of honored friends and associates of California Women in Timber, North Coast Chapter. These honorees will be noted at our annual dinner and in the award letters.

The following 5 items must be included in your application:

  1. Complete the California Women in Timber Scholarship application this may be handwritten
  2. Provide a cover letter either typed or handwritten
  3. Provide an unofficial copy of your most recent transcript
  4. Two letters of recommendation
  5. High school applicants: SAT or ACT Scores–they are usually on your high school transcript

Qualifications:

1.  Scholarships are open as to all course of study, however, students pursuing a career in natural resources or forestry and students whose family are or were employed in the forest products industry will be given special consideration.

2.  In addition: the annual David Kinsey Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student that is pursuing a career in the building trades and/or the forest products industry.

3.  Scholarship amounts will vary between $250 and $1,000 depending on availability and number of qualified applicants.

Criteria:

1.  You have a minimum GPA of 2.5

2.  You are currently or have attended a Humboldt or Del Norte county high school OR

3.  You are currently a full-time student at College of the Redwoods or Humboldt State University

and plan to attend that institution (or matriculate to HSU if a current CR student) during the 2013-

2014 school year.

NOTE: Students must provide proof of enrollment prior to receiving their scholarship award. Documentation should be mailed to CWIT 5601 So Broadway, Eureka, CA, 95503

CALIFORNIA WOMEN IN TIMBER, NORTH COAST CHAPTER

2013 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Name______Date of Birth______

Mailing Address______City______Zip______

Phone______Parents/GuardianName______

Email address: ______

Student affiliation to Forest Products Industry: ______

Student affiliation to California Women In Timber:______

For high school seniors:

ACT or SAT Score: Math ______Verbal ______Total______Date______

All applicants:

College Major______Minor______Current GPA______

1.  Write a brief paragraph describing your educational plans as they relate to your career objectives

and future goals. This should include the college(s) you are planning to attend and the type and location

of the career you are thinking of pursuing.

2.  List jobs (include summer employment) you have had in the past three years. Include dates,

employer, type of job, and hours per week OR provide a current resume.

3. List your school, church and/or community activities in which you have participated.

Include personal activities and accomplishments that have been meaningful to you. What have

you gained or learned by participating in these activities?

I hereby certify that the above statements are true and accurate.

Signed______Date______

Questions? Contact Lisa Perry at (707) 497-9445 or email

Please complete this application and submit a ONE PAGE Cover letter –this may be typed, explaining your background and future plans. Two letters of recommendation should accompany your application or may

be sent separate by March 25t, 2013 to:

California Women In Timber

Scholarship Award

5601 So Broadway

Eureka, CA 95502

Applications complete with letters of recommendation and transcripts

must be post-marked no later than March 25, 2013.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.