Black Employees Association

2013 Scholarship Application Supplement

The PG&E Legacy Employee Resource Group seeks to award scholarships to individuals who support senior citizens in the communities we serve. The Legacy Scholarship specifically targets those who support senior citizens at senior centers or non-profit organizations supporting senior citizens. Our target demographic is to supplement adult education for those who work in these facilities and do not have access to educational assistance. However, The Legacy Employee Resource Group Scholarship Program is open to all students who work and/or volunteer for the centers and organizations mentioned above as well.

This year, one or more deserving working adults or students will receive a scholarship of $1,000 to $2,000.

Eligibility/Selection Criteria

You are eligible to apply for a Legacy scholarship if you:

u Work for or volunteer in a non-profit organization that supports the senior citizen community

u Are a resident of the PG&E Service Territory, i.e. your home address must be within the PG&E Service Territory. Proof of residency may include either a copy of a PG&E bill within the past six months for your residence address or other proof of residency, e.g. copy of phone bill, driver’s license, etc.

u Are pursuing coursework in financial management, peer counseling, mentoring seniors, or other transitioning issues prominent in senior populations

u Have demonstrated leadership and/or volunteered through active involvement in community organizations, academic or vocational activities

u Are not an employee of Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Selections are based on community involvement with the senior community, employment with an organization supporting the senior community, academic interest, leadership in supporting the senior community, financial need, personal references and a written essay. Final round interviews may also be requested.

Additional Requirements

If chosen as a scholarship finalist, we may request:

u Verification of your household income—a copy of your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or household’s 2011 W-2s

u Your attendance at a scholarship presentation ceremony at PG&E headquarters in San Francisco in May or June 2013

u A recent photograph for the scholarship presentation slideshow

Restriction

Scholarship recipients must use their scholarships in 2013.

Additional Instructions

Some of the questions on the application may not be applicable to your situation and you do not need to complete them. Extracurricular and work experience may be answered by submitting a resume instead of filling in those sections of the application.

Essay

Write an essay with a minimum of two pages and maximum of five pages (1.5-spaced, 12-point font), addressing one of the following topics:

u Tell us about your goals and aspirations, reasons for working with the senior community and where you envision yourself in the future.

u What is one of the biggest challenges facing the senior community today and what are opportunities to provide support for this challenge?

u How have your actions impacted the senior community (either through involvement with local organizations, activities, and/or events)?

Contact Information

Please mail your completed application and documentation to:

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Attention: Susan Randall-Nelson

Legacy Employee Resource Group

245 Market Street, Mail Code N6G

San Francisco, CA 94177-0001

For more information or if you have questions, please contact:

Susan Randall-Nelson

415 973-7794