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AAUW, WILMINGTON, DE BRANCH SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR WOMEN RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE
The American Association of University Women was founded in 1882 for the purpose of "uniting of the
alumnae of different institutions for practical educational work”. In accordance with the goal of
working for broader opportunities for women, the Wilmington Branch of the Association offers annual
scholarships of varying amounts to women pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree at an accredited
college or university. To be eligible you must be a U.S. citizen, a Delaware resident, and a high
school graduate, OR a U.S. citizen, a Delaware resident and a senior at a public or private high
school in New Castle County. (Note, a separate Application for Home Schooled students is available.
See the our Web page http://www.aauwwilmington.org/procedure.html for details on obtaining that
application.)
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR NEW SCHOLARS ONLY. If you are a current
AAUW scholar, please use the Reapplication Form.
Scholarships apply to TUITION ONLY, are for one year, & are awarded on the basis of:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Scholastic standing;
Financial need;
Contributions to the school and community;
Results of standardized testing.
You must reapply each year. The application is posted at www.aauwwilmington.org
The scholarship money is sent directly to the school in two equal payments for two semesters.
To be considered, the completed application form and all the following supporting materials must be
postmarked on or before March 1, 2016 and include:
1. All pages of this application including the signature page and all essays.
2. An official sealed transcript(s) as specified in the application.
We prefer unweighted grade point averages.
3. Two letters of recommendation as defined in the application.
4. A photo copy of the completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Form(FAFSA) which includes your EFC (expected family contribution).
5. A copy of the SAT or ACT scores for high school seniors & college freshmen.
6. A copy of Graduate Record Exams scores, if applicable.
7. 2015 Federal Income Tax Forms (Form 1040, all schedules and W-2 forms) for you
and your parents (unless you are financially independent). (Send a copy of everything
you would mail to the I.R.S.) OR, an estimated Federal Income Tax return including
all schedules and W-2s.
Semi-finalists will be invited for an interview during the spring. All candidates will be notified of their
standing by the end of June.
RETURN APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING PAPERS TO: AAUW Scholarship Committee
1800 Fairfax Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19803
Att: Karen Hurst
Phone: 302-428-0939
aauwwilm@gmail.com
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Wilmington, Delaware Branch, Inc.
Scholarship Application Form
APPLICATION FOR NEW SCHOLARS ONLY
For the 2016-2017 Academic Year
(Confidential Information - Please print or type)
Date____________________
Birth Date_______________________
Name________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
Home Address_____________________________________________________________________
(Street)
(City)
(State)
(Zip)
Phone__________________Cell Phone_________________Email___________________________
A New Castle County high school senior?__________________ High School graduate? ________
Are you a legal resident of Delaware? ____ A U.S. citizen?___ Marital Status _______________
What is your SAT or ACT score? _________________
I. EDUCATION:
High School
Years Attended
Year of graduation
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
College
Years Attended
Major
Degree or credits
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
List in order of preference the colleges to which you have applied for admission. If you are in college
now, list the college you plan to attend next year. Check the appropriate columns below:
Applied
Tuition per year
Accepted
For Aid
(DO NOT include room & board)
1._____________________________(
)
(
)
$____________
2._____________________________(
)
(
)
$____________
3._____________________________(
)
(
)
$____________
4._____________________________(
)
(
)
$____________
5._____________________________(
)
(
)
$____________
6._____________________________(
)
(
)
$____________
Will you attend full time_____or part time?_______ Major field of study?________________________
Degree goal?__________
Anticipated completion date? _________________
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II. STATEMENTS Please type, and complete on a separate sheet of paper.
A. In approximately 150 words , state what you plan to study next year and your career goals.
B. (For high school seniors only). Select one (1) of the following questions and write an answer of
approximately 150 words.
1. If you had four hours to spend any place, either now or in history, where would you spend it
and why?
2. What famous person, past or present, would you like to meet and why?
III. SCHOLARSHIP AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
A. Extra-curricular and volunteer activities (sports, elected offices, the arts, community services, etc.):
_______________________________________
_____________________________________
_______________________________________
_____________________________________
_______________________________________
_____________________________________
_______________________________________
_____________________________________
_______________________________________
_____________________________________
_______________________________________
_____________________________________
B. Awards and Honors:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
C. Work Experience:
Employer
Employment Dates
Position
Hours per Week
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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IV. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. RESOURCES available for next year.
1. Parents’ contribution
$___________
2. Your savings
$___________
3. Financial Aid:
a. Scholarships/Grants $___________
b. Loans
$___________
c. Work-study
$___________
4. Your earnings
$___________
5. Other (Social Security,
Trusts, etc.) Specify
$___________
Total
$___________
Do you have a 529 college fund?
___ Yes ___No
Amount____________
What is your EFC from the FAFSA?
$____________
B. PARENTS' ASSETS and LIABILITIES:
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Savings & CDs
$___________
Personal Loans
$____________
Credit Card debt
$____________
Stocks, Bonds, Funds $___________
Student Loans
$____________
Car Loans
$____________
Real Estate-Home(s)
Current Value
$___________
Mortgage (bal. rem.) $____________
2nd Mort., Home Eq. $____________
Other Assets
$___________
Leases, other
$____________
TOTAL ASSETS
$___________
TOTAL LIABILITIES $____________
C. STUDENT’S ASSETS and LIABILITIES:
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Savings & CDs
$___________
Personal Loans
$____________
Credit Card debt
$____________
Stocks, Bonds, Funds $___________
Student Loans
$____________
Car Loans
$____________
Real Estate-Home(s)
Current Value
$___________
Mortgage (bal. remain) $____________
2nd Mort., Home Eq. $____________
Other Assets
$___________
Leases, other
$____________
TOTAL ASSETS
$___________
TOTAL LIABILITIES $____________
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REFERENCES: Attach to your application (or mail under separate cover) TWO letters of
recommendation. For students currently enrolled in high school or college:
1. One letter MUST be from a current teacher who knows your academic work.
2. The other letter must be from a teacher, counselor or administrator at your school.
For returning adult students, a letter from an employer is acceptable as a second reference.
If references are mailed under separate cover, please make sure they are postmarked by March 1,
2016. We will not consider any applications with late references. List your references below:
1. Name________________________________Position_______________________________
Address______________________________Phone_______________
Email____________________________
2. Name_______________________________ Position________________________________
Address______________________________Phone_______________
Email____________________________
VI. FAMILY INFORMATION
A. Please submit the following information for ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY
including yourself, both parents (even if divorced), spouse, and siblings.
Parent/Guardian/Spouse Name(s)
Occupation
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Total Paid
By family
Dependent Children Name(s)
Grade/Class
School/College
to School
Financial Aid
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
List other household members: __________________________________________________________
B. Will your family’s expenses change for next year? How?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
C. Reasons for requesting financial aid:___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
VII. How did you learn about AAUW Scholarships?
___________________________________________________________________
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Please check to make sure all of the following supporting material is included or sent under separate
cover postmarked no later than March 1, 2016.
We will not consider any late or incomplete applications.
VIII. CHECK LIST *
___1. The completed application (including both signatures) and ALL appropriate essays.
___2. Official Sealed Transcripts:
High School Senior: An official sealed transcript for 10th, 11th, and first semester of 12th
grade, including standardized test scores.
College Freshmen only: An official final sealed transcript from your high school AND an
official sealed transcript of your curent undergraduate record.
College or graduate student: An official sealed transcript of all undergraduate and graduate
records.
___3. A copy of SAT or ACT scores (high school seniors & college freshmen).
___4. For graduate students, a copy of Graduate Record Exams scores, if applicable.
___5. 2015 Federal Income Tax Returns with all schedules and W-2s for: parents and dependent
students OR independent students (and spouses, if applicable.)
___6. A photo copy of the completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA)
which includes your EFC (Expected Family Contribution.).
___7. Two letters of recommendation as defined above.
* Transcripts, tax returns, and recommendation letters may need to be mailed separately from your
application and other attachments. However, everything must be postmarked on or before March 1,
2016 - so order your transcripts, prepare your tax returns, and request your recommendation letters
EARLY!
IX: SIGNATURES
YOUR SIGNATURE________________________________________DATE________________
AND SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN, if applicable
_____________________________________________DATE________________
All applications and supporting documents are treated with confidentiality and are shredded at the
conclusion of the selection process.