Gold Leaf Scholarship - Application deadline October 3, 2011!

September 30, 2011

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Main Line Chamber of Commerce's Gold Leaf Scholarship Application

Scholarship Background

The Main Line Chamber’s Annual Helena Devereux Women in Leadership Award is given out at the Gold Leaf Celebration to a Main Line female business leader in either a for-profit or non-profit organization operating in the Greater Main Line Region. Nominees have direct responsibility for the overall strength and viability of their business, proven accomplishments impacting the financial stability of her business, demonstrate exceptional leadership capabilities, have made significant contributions to the community and exhibit a strong commitment to improving the quality of the personal and professional lives of others.

This scholarship is intended for women who desire to become strong, community leaders and achieve many of the things aforementioned.

Eligibility Requirements

A student is eligible to be considered for Gold Leaf Scholarship if she:

· Is a current Cheyney student who has overcome challenges while working towards her educational goals

· Is a resident of Pennsylvania’s Chester, Delaware or Montgomery County and a U.S. Citizen

· Has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in her undergraduate work

· Has demonstrated leadership qualities through participation in community service, extra curricular activities and work experience

· Meets financial needs requirements, as established by the College’s Financial Aid Office

· Has completed and submitted all the required documents (including application, resume, essay and three (3) references)

· Is not receiving tuition reimbursement by her employer (including school districts). Please submit proof of lack of reimbursements from HR department

Deadline

Students must submit a completed application to Cheyney University, Office of Institutional Advancment, Biddle Hall, Room 130 by Tuesday, October 3rd, 2011 before 4:30 p.m. EST.

Please complete the following application.

Gold Leaf Scholarship Application

Please complete ALL parts of the application including all essays before submission.

An application will not be considered unless all parts have been received.

Part I: Applicant Information

Full Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Course of Study:______________________________________________________________________

Current Year of Study:_______________________ Advisor:________________________

Student ID Number:____________________

Home Address:_______________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ________________________________

Cell Phone:__________________________________

Email: _____________________________________

Current GPA: ________________________________

Today’s Date:____________________

How did you learn about this scholarship opportunity?

____________________________________________________________________________________

Part II: Employment, Activities & Service*

Please submit a resume that summarizes your employment, activities, services and affiliations.

Include the following:

· Employment History

· Professional or Academic Affiliations (please indicate your role or position within these organizations)

· Community service involvement

· Activities, interests & passions

Part III: Essays

Complete an essay of no more than 1,000 words touching on each of the following topics:

· What are your career goals and plans for achieving them?

· How do you plan to apply your leadership skills in your career or within your community?

· Reflect on a hardship you have overcome.

· Why do you believe you are an outstanding candidate for this scholarship?

· What do you believe will be your biggest challenge during your educational journey, and how do you plan to overcome it?

· Discuss how you handle the home/work/school balance.

*Attach essay and resume to application upon submission

Part V: Professional/Academic References*

Please list in the space provided at least two professional references and one academic reference (if applicable).

Reference Name Affiliation Phone Number

1.___________________________________________________________________________________

2.___________________________________________________________________________________

3.___________________________________________________________________________________

4.___________________________________________________________________________________

5.___________________________________________________________________________________

*Applicants may not list friends or family as a reference on this application.

I understand the information provided in this scholarship application to be true to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that any falsification of this information will result in the cancellation of my application for this and any future Cheyney and Main Line Chamber scholarship opportunities.

______________________ ______________________

Applicant’s signature Date

Information you have provided above in accordance with your initial Cheyney application will be utilized during the selection process. A Main Line Chamber Board member may contact you for an interview to further evaluate your application. An award decision will be made in early October and the monies will be deposited into the recipient’s account to be applied to the Spring 2012 Semester.

On behalf of The Main Line Chamber of Commerce scholarship committee, we would like to thank you for taking the time to apply for the 2010 Gold Leaf Scholarship. We look forward to your continued involvement as a leader at Cheyney and on the Main Line for many years to come!

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