Business and Professional Women of Lower Cape Cod
Scholarship Application

BPW of Lower Cape Cod Offers $1000 Scholarship

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Orleans, Massachusetts, February 18, 2010

The Business and Professional Women (BPW) of Lower Cape Cod, a local chapter of Business and Professional Women, are pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for a $1000 scholarship to be awarded in June 2010 to a woman living on Lower or Outer Cape Cod, who is pursuing training and education leading to career advancement, either in their present or towards a new profession or business. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program, and must submit a detail of course program, schedule and goals, including completion criteria. Candidates must also be residents of the Lower or Outer Cape for at least 2 years, must demonstrate financial need, and be a woman at least 21 years of age. Potential candidates can request an application by calling Nicole Dursi at (774) 368-0373, emailing her at nicoledursi@myibocs.com or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Nicole Dursi, BPW Scholarship Committee, 30 Driftwood Lane, Harwich, Massachusetts 02645. All applications must be received by April 15, 2010.

Business and Professional Women is an organization for working women. Its mission is to achieve equality for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. In order to realize this mission, BPW must take the lead on equity issues for women in workplace. The Lower Cape Cod chapter meets on the second Tuesday of the month from September through June. If you would like more information about BPW or our monthly programs, please visit our website at www.bpwlowercapecod.org or find us on Facebook by searching for “Lower Cape Business and Professional Women.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Nicole Dursi, Scholarship Committee
Business and Professional Women of Lower Cape Cod
nicoledursi@myibocs.com

All applications must be received by April 15, 2010.

Thank you, and good luck.

Candidate Criteria:
     1. Candidate must live on the Lower or Outer Cape for a minimum of two (2) years.
     2. Candidate must be currently enrolled in a degree program or a certificate program
     3. Candidate should include a statement of financial need in their cover letter
     4. Candidate must be a female at least 21 years of age.
     5. Candidate must provide detail of course program, schedule and goals, including completion criteria.






Business and Professional Women of Lower Cape Cod
Scholarship Application
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Name: _________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

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Telephone: (____)_______________________ Email: ______________________________

Age: __________

Are you a full-time or part-time student? ___________________
How many courses are you currently taking? _____________
How many courses will you be taking in the coming semester? _________________
Name of Educational Institution: _________________________________________
Degree/Certification Program: _________________________________________

How long have you lived on the Outer/Lower Cape? ________ years ________ months

Are you working? __________ If so, part-time _____________ or full-time ____________

Your household income is (verification may be requested):

____ Below $10,000

____ $10,000 to $15,000

____ $15,000 to $20,000

____ $20,000 to $25,000

____ $25,000 to $30,000

____ Above $30,000

Number of Adults in Household: ______ Number of Children in Household: _____

Are you currently or do you plan on receiving any type of financial aid, including scholarships and grants? If yes, please specify: __________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

How did you hear about this scholarship? ____________________________________________