Kathi Bowles Scholarship for Women in Technology

Kathi Bowles Scholarship for Women in Technology

The purpose of annual Kathi Bowles Scholarships is to recognize women pursuing a technology degree and contributing to their school, university, or community in the areas of service and leadership. The actual number of scholarships and their cash value depend on chapter fundraising activities.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2012

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must be emailed or postmarked by
April 30, 2012.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 15, 2012

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for consideration, female scholarship applicants must:

·  Have a high school GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

·  Currently attend or plan to attend an accredited two-year technology school, a four-year accredited college, or a four-year accredited university in Texas.

·  Be a U.S. citizen or documented permanent resident of the U.S.

·  Never have been subject to disciplinary action by any institution or entity, including, but not limited to, any educational or law enforcement agency.

For High School students: Graduate or graduating senior of a Houston area high school.

For Current Higher Education students (undergraduate, associate or graduate students): Reside within the Houston area.

NOTE: Any student known to be receiving a full scholarship for tuition will not be considered for this award.

Application Submission Instructions: To be eligible for consideration, scholarship applications must:

§  Be submitted via email, or printed and mailed by the application deadline.

§  Provide current and accurate contact information.

§  Be complete and submitted as a Microsoft Word document with physical or electronic signature wherever indicated on the application. If any required information is incomplete, the application will be rejected.

§  Be clearly legible and submitted in English. AWC is not responsible for mistakes made due to illegible applications.

§  Include the required essay as a Microsoft Word document.

§  Include all requested information.

Application Checklist: Submit application items in the order listed below.

·  Fully completed and signed Application/Educational Data Form

·  Current Resume (details in Resume section)

·  Recommendation Form(s) and Letter(s)

·  Transcript and SAT/ACT scores

·  One-page Essay (selected from topics established in Required Essay section)

Do not include the application Announcement page or the Eligibility and Instructions page with your submission.

The recommender, not the applicant, must send recommendation letters. The transcript must be a current, official transcript submitted in a sealed envelope.

Do not staple or clip any portion of the application, but you may use a clip to keep the entire packet together.

Application, resume, and essay may be sent via email to .

Send inquiries regarding eligibility or the application process via email to

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Application Cover Page

2012 College/University Scholarship Award

Applicant's Full Name:
First/Given / Middle / Last/Family Name
Address:
Mailing Address
(if different):
Birth Date:
Phone Number (Daytime):
Email:
How did you hear about this
scholarship program?

Applicant’s Statement:

I agree to the provisions of this application, and I understand that scholarship funds must be returned if I am unable to meet the stipulations set out by the Association of Women in Computing. I further signify that the information given on this application is, to the best of my knowledge, complete, factually correct, and honestly presented.

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Signature of Applicant Date

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Signature of Parent (if applicant is under 18 ) Date

Educational Data

Name:
High School attended:
City, State:
Date graduated High School
(or of planned HS graduation):
School/College/University
(if currently attending):
City, State:
Main phone number:
Counselor’s/Advisor’s name:
Counselor’s/Advisor’s phone
number:
Counselor’s/Advisor’s e-mail

Current undergraduate students:

Do you plan to continue attending the college/university where you are currently enrolled? YES NO

All applicants:

To what colleges or universities do you plan to apply or attend? Please note this scholarship will only be awarded for attendance at colleges and universities in Texas.

Name of Institution / City, State
Anticipated major or area
of study?
What is your career goal?

Current Resume

The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize women pursuing a technology degree and contributing to their school and community in the areas of service and leadership. We are looking for female applicants who are well-rounded individuals and who are able to manage their grades and their time, serve their school and/or community, and exhibit leadership skills.

Please include any or all of the following information on your resume:

·  Extracurricular school activities – member, officer, or leader in school activity, club or sport

·  Extracurricular non-school activities – member, officer, or leader in non-school activity such as scouting, philanthropic groups, church groups, or any other community service

·  An estimate of the number of volunteer/service hours you have provided in any of the above listed organizations.

·  Honors, awards, talents, and special achievements you have received in the last 4 years for the community and/or school

·  Any employment, internships, or summer activities, with specific role or job title

Required Essay

The Scholarship Award Committee is concerned about the quality of your writing and your thinking.

Write an essay on one of the following topics in the form of a 1-page Microsoft Word document:

§  Why are you excited about working in your chosen technical field?

§  Describe your most fulfilling computer-related project or experience.

§  Identify a current trend in technology and describe how it may evolve over the next 10 years.

§  Why do you want to continue your education in the technology field and how do you plan to put your education to use?

Include your name at the top of the essay page. Include the essay as part of the entire application packet.

Recommendation Form

The AWC Houston Scholarship Award Committee requires a letter of recommendation from:

For High School Students: a teacher or high school counselor

For Other Students: a professor or college advisor

The recommender must complete this form and submit it along with the letter.

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT:

Name: / Phone:
Address:
City: / State: / Zip:

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE RECOMMENDER:

Please complete this form and return it to the address listed below.

Name: / Occupation:
How long have you known the applicant? / In what capacity?
What three words would you use to describe the applicant?

Please rate the student in the following areas:

One of the best
I’ve ever met / Excellent / Above
Average / Below
Average / Average / Not able
to rate
Potential for college success
Personal initiative
Respect for others
Intellectual curiosity
Creativity (scholastic or artistic)
Peer relationships
Maturity and integrity
What is this student’s principal strength?
Has this student demonstrated leadership ability? Please cite specific examples.

Return to:

The Association for Women in Computing, Attn: Scholarship Award Committee

P.O. Box 421316

Houston, TX 77242-1316

Scholarship Application

Counselor/Advisor Form

To be completed by a high school counselor or college advisor and included with the Recommendation Form on the previous page.

Please attach the applicant’s official transcript and test scores. If the student has not yet received her SAT or ACT scores, you may send them later. All scores must be submitted by May 31, 2012.

Student’s name:
Please explain any special circumstances or provide information and insights that would be helpful to the Scholarship Award Committee.
Student’s rank: / Class size: / Cumulative GPA: / Scale:
Please include SAT and ACT scores if available. Test scores on College Transcript are acceptable.
Highest SAT scores: / Verbal: / Math: / Writing / Comp:
Highest ACT scores: / Verbal: / Math: / Comp:
If student has not taken SAT/ACT please list dates she is scheduled to take them: / SAT: / ACT
Name: / Institution:
Position: / Phone:
Signature: / Date:

Return to:

The Association for Women in Computing
Attn: Scholarship Award Committee
P.O. Box 421316
Houston, TX 77242-1316

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Scholarship Application

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Scholarship Agreement

The Association of Women in Computing will contact selected recipients at the phone number, email address, or physical address provided by applicant. The scholarship is contingent upon the following items:

§  No later than the July 15, 2012, the recipient must provide the Association of Women in Computing information about the college or university the recipient will be attending in the fall to allow time for the transfer of scholarship funds to the college or university.

§  If awarded a scholarship, the recipient must agree to provide a written report on her academic progress at the end of the semester after receiving the scholarship.

§  AWC scholarship recipients are honored along with women who have made an outstanding contribution in computer-related fields at our Top Houston Women in Technology Gala or an alternative awards presentation event. Gala proceeds benefit the Kathi Bowles scholarship fund. Scholarship recipients must agree to attend the awards event and be photographed for inclusion in the AWC - Houston website and literature.

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Signature of Applicant Date

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Signature of Parent (if applicant is under 18) Date

Return to:

The Association for Women in Computing
Attn: Scholarship Award Committee
P.O. Box 421316
Houston, TX 77242-1316

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Scholarship Application

College Scholarship FY2012

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