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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION

Attached is an application for scholarship assistance from the Northern Palm Beach County Branch of AAUW. Application Deadline is March 15. There is no fee to apply.

ALL MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED VIA U.S. MAIL BY DEADLINE DATE OF MARCH 15.

We now have two separate Scholarships:

The Doris Karlik scholarship is only for women.

The Scholarship in honor of the North Palm Beach Library Friendsis for both women and men.

Requirements:

  1. Be aresident of Palm Beach County, FL.
  2. For the Scholarship to honor Friends of the North Palm Beach Library,recipient must be a resident of Lake Park, North Palm Beach, or Riviera Beach FL. Field of study may be Liberal arts, Science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a trade.(at an accredited trade school)
  3. Be a US Citizen, by birth or naturalization.

4. Applicant must be attending an accredited Florida college, university, or trade school.

5. Have a 3.0 grade point average or higher.

6. Submit an OFFICIAL college transcript along with your application.

7. Provide two (2) letters of recommendation,one must be from a college or university faculty member

acquainted with your work, on official letterhead and signed.

The scholarship funds will be available beginning with the fall semester of the 2018-2019 school year.

Grade point averages and funding sources will be verified before final awards are made. Personal interviews may be required by our scholarship committee. Awards will be made based on GPA, written statement of career goals and financial need, as well as family responsibilities, and letters of reference and other criteria as deemed relevant. Scholarships from $500 up to $1500 will be awarded. Recipients will be announced in May.

All application materials are for internal use only. No information will be shared with any other organizations without the express permission of the applicant.

Contact Person:AAUW Scholarship Committee -

P.O. Box 32043

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

For Scholarship Application go to:

For Scholarship Application information email:

The Goal of AAUW

AAUW (American Association of University Women) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research, so all women have a fair chance in any endeavor.

Application for the Doris Karlik Scholarship ______Check here

Application for Friends of N Palm Beach Library______Check here

Palm Beach County Residents Only

Amount of Award $500-$1,500

Name: ______Student ID#: ______

Address: ______

Street City County Zip Code

Cell Phone: ______Email: ______

Date of Birth: ______Place of Birth ______

Marital Status: ______No of Children: ______Ages: ______

U.S. Citizen: _____Yes _____ No Naturalization Date: ______# of siblings attending college: ______

I will be a:_____Sophomore_____ Junior _____ SeniorExpected Graduation date: ______

College Major: ______College Minor: ______

GPA: ______Credit Hours completed to date: ______

College/University where scholarship funds will be used: ______

Previous Education: School Location Years Attended Graduation Date

High School______

Community College/College ______

Volunteer Work ______

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Employment history______\

In 200 words or less, please attach your career goals, what you expect to be doing ten years from now, and how you plan to achieve your goals.

In 200 words or less, please attach why you deserve or need a scholarship. Include current resources (i.e. means of support, employment status, unusual circumstances, funding sources). List dollar amounts received for scholarships, assistantships, grants, other money sources (including amount of college loans).

Include two (2) current letters of reference (one must be from a faculty member: on official letterhead and signed) and an official transcript from your college or university.

I authorize the release of this application and any supporting information involved in the selection of scholarship recipients.*

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Signature Date

*All application materials are for internal use only. No information will be shared with any other organizations without the express permission of the applicant.