Women's Community Action Council Scholarship
General Scholarship Information:
A. The scholarship shall be used for educational purposes (tuition, room and board,
books, etc.) and is non-refundable.
B. The scholarship award will be made out in the name of the recipient and the
educational institution.
C. The scholarship is valid only for the current class year.
D. Application must be received no later than June 28, 2013.
Qualifications of the Applicant:
A. Applicant must be presently enrolled in an institution of higher education.
B. Applicant must live in the jurisdiction of the Northern Kentucky Home Builders
Association.
C. Applicant must have been accepted by an approved institution of higher education or
accredited institution for vocational training.
Obligations of the Scholarship Recipient:
A. To enroll and maintain a satisfactory record at an approved college, university or
accredited institution for vocational training.
B. Conduct her/himself in a manner that does not discredit the school, Women's
Council or building industry.
C. Pursue a course of study that will qualify the applicant for a professional career in
the building industry.
Applying for the Scholarship:
A. Complete the application for the award.
B. Each applicant must write a brief statement regarding her/his educational intentions.
C. Each applicant must secure a written recommendation from two people other than
family members, who can offer personal references for the applicant.
D. The applicant's high school or college transcript must accompany the application.
E. Applications, including completion of all above steps must be received by the
Women's Council no later than June 28, 2013.
Selection of Scholarship Recipient:
A. Race, creed, or sex will not be factors in the selection of the recipient.
B. Applicants written request for the scholarship will be reviewed by a panel of judges
appointed by the scholarship committee.
C. The judges will carefully check all the qualifications of the applicant in relation to
personal references, recommendations and scholastic records.
D. The judges may invite the applicant for a personal interview.
Creation of the Scholarship:
The No. KY Women's Council was awarded this scholarship through a National Women's Council Competition. We in turn search for a qualified recipient to receive this scholarship.