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When do I Apply?

Scholarship applications are available starting February 1st, 2010.  The deadline for submission is March 31st, 2010 @ 3:00pm.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted!  Please contact the Women's Resource Center @ 801-581-8030.  You can also e-mail the Administrative Assistant at nswanigan@sa.utah.edu.

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What do I need?

  1. A completed, signed WRC Scholarship;
  2. Completed Application Questions; Please type your response to the following requested information on a separate sheet of paper. Be concise and limit your responses to a total of two double spaced pages . Write a brief personal statement that includes the following:
    1. Academic, professional, and personal goals
    2. Reasons why you feel you are a viable candidate for this scholarship
    3. Scholarly or vocational accomplishments, honors, special awards, or recognition you have received.
    4. Community and school involvement; include leadership positions and/ or activities
    5. Personal barriers you have had to overcome to achieve your educational goals such as domestic violence.
  3. Official transcript mailed directly to the WRC; or an Official transcript in a sealed envelope from the transcript office. No emailed or student copies accepted !
  4. Copy of your FAFSA (or Student Aid Report) for 2009/2010.
  5. Two Letters of Recommendation - either mailed directly to the WRC or in a sealed envelope with your scholarship application, answering the following questions:
    1. How long and in what capacity do you know the applicant?
    2. What are the academic strengths and challenges of the applicant?
    3. Why do you consider the applicant particularly qualified for this scholarship?

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