January 15, 2002

Dear Scholarship Applicant,

Attached is information regarding the Women In Transition and Women In Need scholarships sponsored by the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting. One of the objectives of the Foundation is the advancement of women in the accounting profession, and these scholarships were established to provide financial assistance to female reentry students who are pursuing degrees in accounting.

The Foundation will award one Women In Transition scholarship up to the amount of $16,000 over 4 years and one Women In Need scholarship up to $2,000 per year to deserving students who have satisfied the requirements for these awards. The selection of award recipients is largely based on aptitude, commitment to a career in accounting, and need. Annual renewals of the awards are dependent upon successful completion of course work and may be requested for up to three additional years for Women In Transition and one additional year for Women In Need.

As the Women In Transition scholarship has the potential of covering four years, it is directed toward incoming or current freshman and women returning to school with a freshman status. The Women In Need scholarship is directed toward incoming, current or reentry juniors.

Please read all information carefully to determine the scholarship for which you may be eligible and indicate that scholarship on Page 1 of the application. Attach numbered sheets with the information requested on Page 2. 

Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2002. Recipients for the scholarships will be selected by June 30, 2002.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Ms. Cynthia Hires at 610-407-9229.

Sincerely,

Florence E. Royer
Vice President-Programs

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Completion of page 1 of the application form, with all attachments as outlined on page 2.

• Possible participation in a personal interview or conference call.

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN IN ACCOUNTING
Women In Transition/Women In Need Scholarship Application

Individuals eligible for either of these awards will include women who, either through divorce or death of a spouse, have become the sole source of support for themselves and their family, and wish to pursue a degree in accounting as a means to gainful employment. However, women who are single parents as a result of other circumstances will also be considered.

Please check the scholarship for which you are applying:

_____WOMEN IN TRANSITION (WIT) Scholarship
Eligible applicants will generally have few marketable job skills since they have functioned primarily in the role of a homemaker, or they do not possess a college degree. Applicants should be incoming or current freshman, or those returning to school with a freshman status.

Scholarship recipients will be awarded up to $16,000 over 4 years to pursue a college degree in accounting. Upon satisfactory completion of course requirements (12 hours each term), awards may be renewed for three additional years.

_____WOMEN IN NEED (WIN) Scholarship
Eligible applicants will be farther along in the degree process than Women In Transition applicants, but still have few marketable job skills since they have functioned primarily in the role of a homemaker prior to entering a degree program. Applicants should be at least incoming or current juniors, or those returning to school with sufficient credits to qualify for junior status.

Scholarship recipients will be awarded up to $2,000 annually to pursue a college degree in accounting. Upon satisfactory completion of course requirements (12 hours each term), awards may be renewed for one additional year.

Applicant's Name___________________________________________________________

School Address____________________________________________________________

City________________________ State________ Zip___________ Telephone__________

Permanent Address_________________________________________________________

City________________________ State________ Zip___________ Telephone__________

Fax Number_______________ E-mail Address___________________________________

I have checked the scholarship for which I am applying, and all information requested on page 2 of the application is attached.

Applicant's Signature _______________________________________Date_____________

PLEASE USE THIS PAGE AS THE COVER SHEET FOR YOUR APPLICATION  

Include the following attachments with the cover sheet, preferably using a separate page for each numbered attachment. Please observe the numerical order and requested format.

1. SCHOLASTIC RECORD -- Include the following information for each high school and college attended:

2. EMPLOYMENT RECORD -- Use the following format. Provide complete name, address, and telephone number for references:

3. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES -- Use the following format:

4. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES -- Use the following format:

5. HONORS -- Detail all honors and awards received. 
(Include monetary awards also in Section 8, below.)

6. CAREER GOALS -- Attach a statement of your career goals and objectives. 
Indicate how your degree studies in accounting relate to the overall achievement of your objectives.

7. PERSONAL GOALS -- Attach a statement of your personal goals and objectives.

8. FINANCIAL NEED -- Use the following format: 

9. TAX RETURNS -- Provide copies of tax returns for three prior years.

10. REFERENCES -- Provide the following: