Scholarships
The deadline to apply is March 31, 2011
Fresno Women’s Network announces the Scholarship Program
for 2011, whose purpose is to promote the professional and personal development
of women and men in the community. Each year, FWN awards scholarships to local
area college students whose goals, career objectives, scholastic merit and
community involvement represent the mission of our organization. Please
encourage college students you know to apply for a FWN Scholarship.
The scholarship program is a major part of the Fresno
Women’s Network purpose to promote the professional and personal development
of both men and women in the community. The Fresno Women's Network
Scholarship Program is funded by events held throughout the year, including
the Net At Night trade show and monthly luncheon raffle ticket sales.
Businesses and individuals who are not members of the Network can also
support the development of these exceptional individuals by contacting the
Scholarship Committee Chair or the Network office regarding donations.
If you know of someone who may be eligible for this program, please have
them contact the Network office.
Application Process
- The Scholarship Committee will review all applications postmarked on or
before March 31, 2011.
- Applicants must submit a completed Fresno Women's Network Scholarship
Application, a copy of school transcripts, proof of current enrollment at an
accredited educational institution, and three letters of recommendation.
- Incomplete applications packets will not be considered.
- Finalists will be interviewed. One or more scholarships may be recommended to
the Board of Directors of the Fresno Women’s Network. The committee and the
Board reserve the right not to award any scholarship, if appropriate, and carry
forward the funds to be awarded in the future.
- The 2011 scholarships will be presented at the June Fresno Women’s
Network luncheon.
- All applicant files and committee recommendations will be maintained by the
Fresno Women’s Network office for a minimum of two years.
- To apply for a Fresno Women's Network Scholarship, please
download the
application or contact the Network office for an application packet.
Qualifications
- The applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma or
equivalent.
- The applicant must have completed a minimum of 12 units, must be
currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution at the time the
award is solicited and must be continuing his or her education in the Fall of 2011.
- A minimum of a 3.0 GPA is required.
- The criteria for scholarship selection will be based on varying degrees
of the following: financial needs, academics, community involvement with
stated goals and career objectives. The amount of the scholarships will vary
based upon the stated criteria.
Kimberly Hughes, Program AssistantStudent Support Services, CSUF Foundation5241 N. Maple Ave., Room 122MS TA 35Fresno, CA 93740-8027559-278-5725 phone559-278-1441 faxEmail: [log in to unmask]TRiO...it works!