Scholarship Application Form



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updated 8.27.08

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WASFAA Scholarship Application

WASFAA is pleased to offer to our membership scholarships. Each scholarship provides a free registration and in some cases travel assistance (recipient must use WASFAA Travel Reimbursement form). Scholarship winners are responsible for current WASFAA membership dues.

Each scholarship recipient is responsible for writing an article for the WASFAA Newsletter (i.e., their experience at the event, benefits of being a WASFAA Scholarship recipient, etc.). The deadline for applying is 60 days prior to the start of the event.

Check the scholarship you are applying for:

Ethnic Diversity Scholarships

CLOSED - Ethnic Diversity EDAC Annual Conference Scholarship
April 6 – 8, 2008 in Seattle, Washington at the Westin
Amount: $5000 total with award amounts varying based on the applicant pool
Timeline: Applications will open December 15, 2007, close February 6, 2008
Purpose: To provide access for WASFAA minority membership to attend the WASFAA annual conference for expanded training opportunities beyond those offered at state conferences

CLOSED - Sister Dale Brown Summer Institute Ethnic Diversity
(EDAC) Scholarships
June 8 – 13, 2008 in Reno, Nevada at the University of Reno
Amount: $5000 total with award amounts varying based on the applicant pool
Timeline: Applications will open February 15, 2008, close April 8, 2008
Purpose: To provide access for WASFAA minority membership to participate in hands-on Financial Aid 101 training opportunities beyond those offered at state conferences

EDAC Jerry R. Sims Leadership & Management Institute
October 22 – 24, 2008 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada at Harrah’s
Amount: $3000 total with varying award amounts depending on applicant pool
Timeline: Applications will open July 1, 2008, close August 22, 2008
Purpose: To provide attendance and regional representation for WASFAA minority membership to participate in management training opportunities beyond those offered at state conferences

General Scholarships

CLOSED - WASFAA Conference
April 6 – 8, 2008 in Seattle, Washington at the Westin
Amount: $3600 total ($450 award per state)
Timeline: Applications open December 15, 2007, close February 6, 2008
Purpose: To provide access to attend the WASFAA annual conference for expanded training opportunities beyond those offered at state conferences

CLOSED - Sister Dale Brown Summer Institute
June 8 – 13, 2008 in Reno, Nevada at the University of Reno
Amount: $4800 total ($600 award per state)
Timeline: Applications will open February 15, 2008, close April 8, 2008
Purpose: To provide access for WASFAA minority membership to participate in hands-on Financial Aid 101 training opportunities beyond those offered at state conferences

Jerry R. Sims Leadership & Management Institute
October 22 – 24, 2008 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada at Harrah’s
Amount: $5600 total ($700 per state)
Timeline: Applications open July 1, close August 22, 2008
Purpose: To promote attendance and regional representation of members through out WASFAA’s 8 states for management training opportunities beyond hose offered at state conferences


First Name	Last Name

Institution

Phone
(Area Code + Number, Extension)
EXT:

Fax
(Area Code + Number)

Email

Work Address

Street or PO Box

City

State

Zip

Present Position	Years in Financial Aid
Present Classification Clerical Technical Advisor/Counselor Administrator Asst./Assoc. Director Other (please specify)


Ethnicity Required if applying for an EDAC Scholarship	Gender Male Female


1.	Have you ever attended this event before?
Yes No

2.	Will you write a follow-up article about your experience for the WASFAA Executive Council or newsletter?
Yes No

3.	In order to support a greater number of scholarships, will your institution be able to provide support for one or more of the following: registration fee, room, board, transportation?

To be considered for the scholarship program, you must provide an essay/personal statement outlining the following - (Essay/personal statement will be the deciding factor used by the committee to select scholarship recipients.)

Your reason for applying for the scholarship;
Your responsibilities in your current position;
Your career goals in the field;
The benefits you expect to receive from attending this event.

Enter your statement in the text area below.

No HTML please. The box will scroll - use as much space as you need.


	I have discussed this event with my supervisor and I understand that if selected, I would be required to pay the annual association membership fee.
	I Agree I Disagree
	My Supervisor has approved my consideration for this scholarship and approved release time to attend this event.
	Yes No
	Supervisor's Name