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I. The Award:
Scholarships of various dollar amounts. The institution may be a college or university of recipient's choice.
II. Conditions of Eligibility:
Open to female & male high school seniors & current college undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities along with community service.
III. Selection Process:
Applications should be returned to:
ABWN
Attn: Scholarship Award,
PO Box 1053,
Decatur, Texas 76234

This should be received no later than April 1, 2008. A selection committee will screen the application and the recipient will be contacted for an interview.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING APPLICATION

1. Application must be TYPED.
2. Application must be fully completed.
3. Application must be signed.
4. Application must be accompanied by:
a) An essay of 500 words or less to the Area Business Women's Network (ABWN) about "What furthering my education means to me";
b) One letter of recommendation from any school personnel. Recommender should explain his/her relationship to the applicant, and should specifically address the applicant's abilities that qualify the student for this award. High School Only: Recommender must also verify applicant's scholastic qualifications (i.e. Class rank, any college entrance scores; GPA)
5. Applicant may be asked to appear before the selection committee in person.

If additional space is needed, please type on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper and attach to the application.

**Be sure to attach essay and letter of recommendation.**

ALL LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED