The Bluegrass Alliance for Women will offer two $500 non-renewable scholarships to women who have demonstrated strong leadership skills and a commitment to volunteer service. One will be awarded to a traditional student (attending college immediately after high school or current GED graduate) and one for a non-traditional student. The Legacy of Leadership Scholarship is available to female residents of one of the Bluegrass Area Development District counties (Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, and Woodford). The scholarship is open to women who will be attending college as a full-time student or a part-time student carrying nine credit hours.

 APPLICATION FORM

(This application contains two pages. Only complete applications will be considered.)  

Applicant Name:_______________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________ County of Residence: ___________________________________

Type of Student: _____ Traditional       _____ Non-Traditional

PLEASE FILL IN THE CRITERIA THAT MEETS YOUR CURRENT STATUS

1. Traditional Student (2016 High School Graduating Senior or GED Graduate)             Name of High School and year of graduation:

School__________________________________________ Year:__________________                       Or Year your GED was awarded _________________________

Name of College/University you plan to attend:

________________________________________________  2. Currently enrolled college student seeking scholarship funds  Name of College/University where you are currently enrolled:

_______________________________________________________________            If transferring, where you plan to attend in Fall 2016:

_______________________________________________________________

Number of hours completed:_______________________

2016 BAW Legacy of Leadership Scholarship

Page 2 – Legacy of Leadership Scholarship Application

  3. Non-traditional student returning to college or attending college for the first time: Name of High School and year of graduation:

School____________________________________________ Year_____________                     Or  Year your GED was awarded______________________                        Name of College/University you plan to attend:

________________________________________________________________________            Each Application Packet must also contain:    

 1. One letter of recommendation from an organization supporting volunteer community service,

e.g., Outreach, Faith-based, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Relay for Life, March of Dimes, 4-H, Girls Scouts, Key Club, Beta Club, Student Council, etc.

2. One personal letter of recommendation from a member of the applicant's community who knows the applicant well. (cannot be a relative)

3. An original 250 word essay describing the applicant's volunteer and/or leadership experience and the applicant's aspirations, goals, or needs relating to volunteerism and leadership.

  

All items (1-3 above) must be included in order for an application to be considered.    I certify to the best of my knowledge that all information provided on this application form is true and accurate.   ____________________________________________________________________________                                                Signature                                                    Date     

Application may be submitted via mail or e-mail to:

      Bluegrass Alliance for WomenScholarship Committee118 Locust Ridge Road

Frankfort, KY 40601

                           E-mail Address: Maria.bush412@gmail.comPhone: 502-848-1001

Cell: 502-682-2625

 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS: Postmarked or e-mailed by March 4, 2016

 (Proof of acceptance/enrollment will be required if the applicant is awarded the scholarship)