Hermine Tobolowsky Scholarship

TEXAS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FOUNDATION, INC.

Scholarship Application for

HERMINE DALKOWITZ TOBOLOWSKY SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: Established in 1995, this scholarship is to be awarded to women of academic achievement who wish to enter the professions of law, public service, government, political science, or women’s history.

Scholarship Amount: $3,000.00 per year

Scholarship Requirements

1) Applicant must be a female.

2) Scholarship monies must be used at an accredited Texas college or university.

3) Applicant must have completed at least two semesters of studies.

4) Scholarship monies will be paid directly to the registrar of recipient’s chosen college or university.

5) Application and all supporting documents must be submitted by March 31.

6) A recipient of this scholarship remains eligible to apply for future scholarships.

Scholarship Criteria

1) Applicant must have a 3.0 or better grade point average; Submit certified transcripts of all college work.

2) Selection will be based on academics and need;

3) An essay shall be submitted by the applicant, not to exceed two pages, discussing the applicant’s need for the scholarship as well as one of the following topics:

Importance of Women in the Workforce

Importance of Women in Public Services, i.e., Law, Political Science, etc.

Importance of the study of Women in History;

4) Two letters of reference must accompany application (example: college professors, counselors, employers, or professional colleagues);

5) Name of institution and student ID for the scholarship check and address to send check; and

6) The recipient of this scholarship is required to provide Texas Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Inc. with a digital photograph for publication and at least one message during the year regarding your experience at college.

Section I. Biographical Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

If member of Texas Business Women (not required), Local Organization:(Required)

Section II. Educational Information

Current Education Program/University(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Dates Attended(Required)

Area of Study(Required)

Student ID(Required)

GPA(Required)

Cost per Semester (including books)(Required)

Do you receive other financial assistance or scholarships?(Required)

Yes

If Yes, from where and approximate amounts?(Required)

Note: If accepted, scholarship will be paid directly to the Program/University.

Section III. Employment Information

Current Employer(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

How long with this employer?(Required)

Responsibilities of your position?(Required)

Section III. Attachments

Certified Transcript(Required)

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Essay (PDF format preferred)(Required)

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Letter of Reference #1(Required)

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Letter of Reference #2(Required)

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Section IV. Certification

I hereby formally request that I be considered for the Hermine Dalkowitz Tobolowsky Scholarship award. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the scholarship requirements and submit the following information freely and willingly to the Tobolowsky Scholarship Committee to assist them in the selection of scholarship recipients. I have completed all the information on this application and certify that it is accurate and that my permission is given to verify and qualify all information provided in this application. Should I be chosen to receive this scholarship, I authorize the Texas Business and Professional Women's Foundation, Inc. to release my name and picture in marketing materials and/or the announcement of Scholarship awards. I understand that any award funds not used for this stated purpose must be refunded to TBPW Foundation.

Signature(Required)

Date(Required)