Jackson Area Business and Professional Women has a scholarship available for 2021-2022 semesters for a non-traditional female student, who is returning to college to advance in her education and career. This scholarship will be awarded in April 2021. The following criteria apply:
- Must submit a written statement explaining her desire to continue professional development through continued education and pursuit of a degree.
- Must provide a transcript of current college grades or most recent semester showing that you are in good standing with the secondary institution.
- Must provide a recommendation from a professor in the chosen major and from a financial officer of the secondary institution, or if returning to school after hiatus, may provide recommendation from employer.
- Must be a resident of West Tennessee, excluding Shelby County.
For more information, contact the scholarship committee chairman, Jacque Hillman, at 731-394-2894. Or download the application form. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2021. The scholarship will be awarded on April 5, 2021.
Jackson Area Business and Professional Women Career Advancement Scholarship
Jackson Area Business and Professional Women has a scholarship available for the 2021 semesters for a non-traditional female student, who is returning to college to advance in her education and career. This scholarship will be awarded in 2021.
The following criteria apply:
Must submit a written statement explaining her desire to continue professional development through continued education and pursuit of a degree.
Must provide a transcript of current college grades or most recent semester showing that you are in good standing with the secondary institution.
Must provide a recommendation from a professor in the chosen major and from a financial officer of the secondary institution, or if returning to school after hiatus, may provide recommendation from employer.
Must be a resident of West Tennessee. This scholarship excludes Shelby County residents.
For more information, contact the scholarship committee chairman, Jacque Hillman, at 731-394-2894. Or go to www.jacksonareabpw.com to download the application form. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2021. Award date: April 5, 2021.
Jackson Area BPW Career Advancement Scholarship Application Form
Name: Last___________________________First_______________MI_____
Permanent address:______________________________________________
City:______________________________State____________ZIP__________
Work phone: _____________________Home:_________________________
Email__________________________________________________________
Are you currently enrolled in school? Yes________________No___________
If not enrolled, are you currently accepted into school for the summer or fall semester 2021 or a start date no later than January 2022?
Yes____________________Enclose copy of acceptance letter.
No_____________________Copy of acceptance letter must be sent to BPW prior to funds being issued.
I will be attending school:
Full-time______
Part-time______List number of credit hours.
Type of degree or certificate program (Check one only).
____Associate’s degree
____Bachelor’s degree
____Master’s degree
____Certificate program for person with a degree (e.g. teacher’s certificate)
____Certificate program that does not require degree (e.g. nurse practitioner)
Field of study/major:_______________________________________________
Starting date of classes:____________________________________________
What is the purpose of this education? (Check one only)
____Career advancement (seeking progression within your current field of work).
____Enter or re-enter job market (have been absent from, or never in, the job market).
____New career field (returning to school to change your career).
Institution:
Type of institution (an accredited college or university in West Tennessee)
____Vocational/technical college.
____Community/2-year college
____4-year public college/university
____4-year private college/university
Institution name (Do not abbreviate): ___________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
City:_______________________________State____________ZIP___________
Educational Record:
Institution Location Dates Major Field Degree/Cert /Yr
Career Objective Essay
Discuss your specific, short-term goals and how this scholarship will help you accomplish these goals and make a difference in your professional career. Attach your essay to your application.
Certification:
I hereby certify that the information provided in this application packet is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that all applications will be held confidential and that no application material will be returned.
I understand that Jackson Area Business and Professional Women will notify scholarship recipients by phone. If I am not a scholarship recipient, I understand that I will be notified only if I provide a valid email address.
Signature (required)_______________________________________________
Date: _________________________________
Release of information:
If selected to receive a Jackson Area BPW Career Advancement Scholarship, I give Jackson Area BPW permission to release my name for promotional purposes.
Signature required):_______________________________________________
Date:__________________________________
Mail application to:
Jacque Hillman, Jackson Area BPW, 127 Fairmont Ave., Jackson, TN. 38301
(or you may hand-deliver during regular business hours.)
jacksonareabpw.com 