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February 19, 2020

To Whom It May Concern:

Northern Virginia Women’s Club - Business and Professional Women (Nova BPW) - is pleased to announce 2020 Merit Scholarship.

The purpose of the Northern Virginia Women’s Club BPW is to help women reach their potential and maximize their contribution to society and the Commonwealth as wage earners and citizens. BPW has initiated several projects to meet this goal, one being the annual merit scholarship for young women in high school. We believe opportunities offered to women early in life will help lead to their success as productive and resourceful citizens.

This scholarship is awarded to a student of African-American descent, who is a graduating high school senior residing Counties of Loudoun, Fairfax, or Prince William Counties only in Virginia. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student with a minimum 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 who exemplifies exceptional community service involvement.

Enclosed, please find our scholarship form for the current school year. We would appreciate your assistance in making this scholarship application available to students who qualify. Please note the deadline for receipt of the completed application is March 22, 2020.

Award Recipient Notification by March 29, 2020;

Award Acceptance due date by March 31, 2020

We thank you in advance for your support in this endeavor.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Janet Ford, President Dr. Darla Sligh

Northern Virginia Women’s Club – Scholarship Committee Chairperson

Business and Professional Women (BPW)

MERIT SCHOLARSHIP OFFER

This scholarship is awarded to a high school senior of African-American descent who is graduating from a high school in Northern Virginia- Counties of Loudoun, Fairfax, or Prince William Counties only in Virginia, and is pursuing higher education at an accredited institution of higher learning. The applicants must submit an official transcript, two letters of recommendation (one letter must be from a teacher or guidance counselor), and a 300-word essay on how your education has assisted you in serving your community. Be sure to highlight your accomplishments and goals. All complete application packets must be emailed received by March 22, 2020.

Winners and one parent need to be present at the Nova BPW Meeting at 4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151 to receive the award.

Please email application packets in PDF form to:

novabpwscholarships@

If you have questions regarding completing this application, please do not hesitate to call us at 703-200-1351.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Northern Virginia Women’s Club - Business and Professional Women (BPW) annually awards scholarship assistance to students of African-American descent who are pursuing higher education. Scholarships are awarded to students residing Northern Virginia- Counties of Loudoun, Fairfax, or Prince William Counties only in Virginia

Only completed applications postmarked by March 22, 2020, will be considered. Completed applications must contain the following six (6) items. Please use the checklist below to be sure that your application is complete.

________1. A completed application form.

________2. A letter of acceptance from college or university (if not available, must be presented at the time of award).

________3. An official high school transcript. (To be official; transcript must be the original document issued by the school, bearing a raised school seal.)

________4. Two letters of recommendation submitted by persons other than relatives. These letters must be from church affiliates, teachers, counselors, or community members. One letter must be from a teacher or counselor.

________5. A complete list of your community service involvement.

________6. An essay, 300 words, typed, grammatically correct, neat and clear in its expression of ideas. Your essay should describe “the importance of visionary women”. Be sure to highlight their accomplishments and your visions of your future.

________7. Standardized testing scores: SAT and/or ACT

________8 Please include and Electronic photograph in semi-professional attire.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. No notification will be given. All six items listed must emailed 11:59pm by March 22, 2020 to:

novabpwscholarships@

If you have questions on how to complete this application, please contact 703-200-1351

2020 MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

TYPE OR PRINT IN INK

PART I - PERSONAL DATA

1. Name:__________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

2. Address:________________________________________________________________

City__________________________County___________________Zip Code___________

3. Email address ________________________Telephone (____)__________________

4. Birth Date:______________Gender:_________ Race: ________________

5. High School:_________________ County __________ Telephone (___)_____________

6. Parent /Guardian Email Name:___________________________________________

Part II - Educational Background

1. Honors:_________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

2. High School Activities (Indicate Leadership Positions):_____________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

PART III - WORK EXPERIENCE(S) - COMMUNITY SERVICES/ACTIVITIES

1. List any work experience(s):

Employer(s)______________________________Dates____________________________

2. List community organizations in which you have participated; include dates and leadership positions/ services rendered. (Attach a separate page if required)

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

PART IV - SCHOOL INFORMATION

List the names of colleges or universities where you have applied. Indicate the status of your application (Pending or Accepted).

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Intended major of study: ________________________________________________________

List any scholarships and the amount of the award you have received: ____________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Your application will be considered along with others, and if all required materials from the checklist are included, an impartial committee will evaluate it. All information submitted for this scholarship will be considered confidential. Only members of the scholarship committee will review this information.

Both the student and parent/guardian must sign below.

I understand that completing this form does not indicate that I have been selected for a scholarship, and that the information presented here is accurate.

___________________________________________________________________ _____________

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE

I have read the information provided on this application and can verify that it is true, accurate and complete in its presentation.

___________________________________________________________________ ____________

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE

Northern Virginia Women’s Club - Business and Professional Women (BPW) [pic]

“2020 Merit Scholarship “

Who is eligible:

• Senior high school young women

• Must be residents of Northern Virginia- Counties of Loudoun, Fairfax, or Prince William Counties only

• Must be of African American Descent

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

Deadline: Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on March 22, 2020.

See Website for details:

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The Northern Virginia Women’s Club BPW is pleased to offer Merit Scholarships up to $1,000 for continuing your College Education!

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