Virginia Skeen Clark Scholarship

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Application for College Scholarship (The Virginia Skeen Clark Scholarship)

American Association of University Women
P.O. Box 7171, Tyler, Texas 75711

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
HISTORY
A special scholarship in the amount of $1500 was established in 2008 in memory of Virginia Skeen Clark, a Special Education teacher in the Tyler Independent School District.
GUIDELINES
Purpose: The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage working single mothers to pursue an undergraduate college degree.
Application: The application is to be completely filled in and accompanied by an up-to-date transcript.
Grant: The maximum grant for the Clark Scholarship will be $1,500, $750 per semester for one year with the possibility of reapplying annually. The recipient may use this grant for tuition, books, and fees.
General: All applicants must be working full time, have a GED / high school diploma, or completed some college course work. All applicants must intend to carry out and show proof of at least 1 (one) three hour course per semester.
Specific: Payment will be made to the scholarship recipient's school of choice (Tyler Junior College or University of Texas at Tyler) only upon receipt of evidence of enrollment by the branch treasurer and will be made in two (2) installments, the first at the beginning of the fall semester and the second before the spring semester.
Deadline for application: The deadline for receipt of the application by the Tyler Branch Scholarship Committee for the current fiscal year is March 1st. The application may be e-mailed to the Scholarship Commitee or mailed to the following address:

Scholarship Committee Chair
Tyler Branch AAUW
P.O. Box 7171
Tyler, TX 75711-7171
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Applicant's Name*
FirstLast
Occupation/Employer*
Last Four Digits of Social Security Number*
Address*
Address (continued)
City*
State*
Zip Code*
E-Mail*
Telephone*
High School/Colleges/Universities Attended:*
Please list school name, years, diploma/major, and GPA.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
List below all members in your household:*
Please include name, relationship, age, occupation, employer, and college.
Give an all-inclusive estimate of the gross annual income for the family members listed above:*
Have you applied for or received any other grants or scholarships?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please list name and amount:
ESTIMATED FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Tuition*
Books/Materials*
Fees*

PLEASE PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING PORTION OF THE APPLICATION AS IT IS MOST IMPORTANT IN THE EVALUATION PROCESS
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE QUESTIONS BELOW TO THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE VIA E-MAIL OR MAIL.
1. List any community/church or service activities in which you have participated.
2. Work Experience: Give your supervisor's name and work phone. What are your duties and responsibilities? How many hours per week do you work? Describe the other types of positions you have had and what you have learned from them.
3. List the names and phone numbers of two (2) references and attach a letter of recommendation from your current employer.
center>A personal interview by the Scholarship Committee is required.
Applicant's Signature*
- I agree to abide by the administrative procedures of the AAUW Tyler Branch Scholarship Committee. I understand that any scholarship funds will be paid only upon receipt of proof of registration for each semester. I further understand that an incomplete application, a late postmarked application, or one submitted without a current transcript will not be considered.

Application for College Scholarship (The Virginia Skeen Clark Scholarship)

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