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Instructions Women in Business is a branch of the Cache Chamber of Commerce and has two main purposes:

Assist business and professional women by providing networking and professional developmentopportunities

Raises funds to provide scholarships for women who otherwise could not afford to get aneducation.

In 2017, Women in Business will be offering scholarships to:

Utah State University (Logan campus) Bridgerland Applied Technology College Stevens-Henager (Logan campus)

Who is eligible (For Utah State University and Stevens-Henager):

Must be female, 18 or older and residing in Cache Valley Currently enrolled or planning to enroll by Fall 2017 to one of the above mentioned schools Must be majoring or minoring in a business related field Have an accumulative GPA of 3.0

Who is eligible (For Bridgerland Applied Technology College):

Must be a female, 18 or older and residing in Cache Valley Currently enrolled in a BATC certificate program, or have completed admissions requirements by

this application deadline date and be scheduled to begin training by the fall. Recipient must maintain a minimum enrollment of 15 hours per week. Must maintain satisfactory progress and attendance throughout enrollment. Must certify lawful presence in the US.

Please submit the following:

Application Two letters of reference School transcript Photograph

Application deadline is Friday, March 31, 2017. Please see the last page of the application for instructions on where to mail or email the application and supporting documents. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

The applications will be evaluated on extracurricular activities and/or community service projects, career goals, financial needs and if applicable, business classes taken.

Please contact Kylie Downs with any questions, by email at kylie.downs@usu.edu or by phone at 435-797-0035.

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Please fill out the form completely. The application must be submitted by Friday, March 31, 2017.

Personal Information

Applicant Full Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Mailing Address (if different):

City: State: Zip:

Home Phone: Cell Phone:

Email Address:

I will be attending the following school in the Fall of 2017

Utah State UniversityBridgerland Applied Technology College Stevens-Henager, Logan

Select your status for Fall 2017 First-year College/Tech Student

Current College/Tech Student

Returning College/Tech Student (after an extended absence)

Graduate Student

In the Fall of 2017, I will be attending college as a: Freshmen

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Graduate Student

Technical School Student

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Education, Community Involvement & Employment

Highest level of education completed: Accumulative GPA:

College Major:

List all business related subjects studied:

Describe volunteer, non-scholastic activities, memberships and cultural interests:

List community service/volunteer projects:

Special awards or honors:

List work experience:

What do you plan to specialize/major in as you continue your education?

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Goals Describe your academic and professional goals:

Describe the relevance of your program to the business field:

Describe how the Cache Women in Business Scholarship will assist you in reaching your goals:

Personal Statement Describe how undertaking the program will affect your career, educational & personal goals:

Describe why you believe it is important to encourage women to succeed in business:

Describe why you feel you should receive this scholarship:

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Finances Please select your family size and your family income level on the chart below:

Household Size Yearly Income

1 under $20,000

2 $20,000 - $29,999

3 $30,000 to $39,999

4 $40,000 to $49,999

5 $50,000 to $59,999

6 $60,000 to $69,999

7 $70,000 to $79,999

8 or more Over $80,000

Your personal savings available for school:

Will you/do you receive assistance from another source to help pay for tuition?

Yes

No

If yes, please describe:

List other scholarships received:

Please describe any family, financial or personal circumstances you feel would be useful for us to know

when we evaluate your application:

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Agreement

I understand that my application and supporting information becomes the property of the Women in Business Scholarship Committee, and they shall have discretionary authority in all matters pertaining to this award.

I understand the completed application, two letters of reference and a copy of my school transcript must be received by Women in Business by Friday, March 31, 2017.

I understand that to be eligible for the Women in Business Scholarship, my GPA must be 3.0 or better.

I understand proof of acceptance or current student enrollment at Utah State University Logan Campus, Bridgerland Applied Technology College or Stevens-Henager Logan Campus is required prior to receipt of funds.

I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I will be available to use this scholarship during fall semester of 2017 (or by the Fall of 2017 if attending BATC). If for any reason I cannot use the scholarship, I agree to contact Women in Business ScholarshipCommittee Chair, Kylie Downs, (435) 797-0035, so that it can be used by another worthy applicant.

I give my consent that Utah State University, Bridgerland Applied Technology College or Stevens- Henager College may release my grades to Women in Business at any time as long as I am a recipient of this scholarship, upon their request, in order that they might monitor the criteria upon which this scholarship was offered.

It is the scholar's responsibility to set a good example, e.g. strive for best results, attend classes, finish the course on time and continue to demonstrate the exemplary student attributes/grades by which she was awarded this scholarship.

Signature of Applicant Date

Signature of Parent/Guardian (if minor) Date

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Submission Information

Please submit the completed application and supporting material by Friday, March 31, 2017.

Online:

By Mail:

Kylie Downs

WIB Scholarship Chair

5005 Old Main Hill

Logan, UT 84322-5005

By Email:

kylie.downs@usu.edu

Applicant Checklist

Application information turned in accurately and by deadline (Friday, March 31, 2017)

Two letters of reference

School transcript

Photograph