To Whom It May Concern:

The Arkansas Federation of Business and Professional Women, through the Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund, is offering educational grants to those who desire to further their education in a graduate program. The grants will be in the amount of $1,000.

The applicant must:

·  Make written application to the Federation.

·  Document acceptance at an accredited Arkansas college or university.

·  Be a resident of the State of Arkansas.

·  Present a certified copy of his/her transcript upon making application for scholarship.

·  Enclose a resume, two letters of recommendation, and a 3"x 5" glossy black and white photograph with the application. Photo will be used only for publicity purposes.

·  Have two (2) letters of recommendation.

·  Have a statement of goals, major choice, and reason why funds are needed.

Deadline for the application is an April 22, 2013 postmark.

Send materials to:

Alice Cresswell

Chair, Wilson Memorial and Elizabeth Ware Scholarship Program

1305 Nicole Drive

North Little Rock, AR 72118

(501)428-6862

Application for Wilson Memorial Educational Scholarship

Name: ______

Address: ______City ______State_____

Telephone # ______Email______

Resident of Arkansas: Yes____ No____ If so, how long? ______

Type of Degree: ______

Masters: ______

Doctorate: ______

Name of college or university applicant has been accepted to attend: ______

Cost of Year's Education: ______

BPW Member: Yes_____ No_____

If so, local organization name______

Have you received this scholarship in the past: Yes_____ No ____

Attach the following to this application:

·  Applicant’s certified college transcript.

·  Applicant's resume and a 3" x 5" glossy black and white photograph.

·  Statement of goals, major choice, and reason why funds are needed.

·  Two letters of recommendation.

Submit application with required attachments no later than a postmark date of April 22, 2013 to:

Alice Cresswell

Chair, Wilson Memorial and Elizabeth Ware Scholarship Program

1305 Nicole Drive

North Little Rock, AR 72118

(501)428-6862