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Altrusa Scholarship Fund of Wenatchee

Community Foundation of North Central Washington

The Altrusa Scholarship Fund of Wenatchee was established to benefit a female graduating student or a female student who graduated from Wenatchee Valley College enrolled full-time at an accredited 4-year college or university in the USA. Applicants must demonstrate academic ability and financial need.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Gender:
    Female
  • Age/Grade Level:
    Female student graduating this year from Wenatchee Valley College or a female student who graduated from Wenatchee Valley College in a prior year
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year college or university in the USAMust maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 to keep the scholarship in place the 2nd year
  • College:
    Female student graduating this year from Wenatchee Valley College or a female student who graduated from Wenatchee Valley College in a prior year Accredited 4-year college or university in the USA

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    2 essays: 1. Personal Statement,Explain what you think is important for the selection committees to know so they gain insight into who you are as the person behind the GPA and test scores. What sets you apart from other applicants? (3,000 character limit, approximately 500 words)2. Provide a brief statement of your educational and career objectives and long-term goals. Tell us about what youve done so far to personally contribute toward achieving those objectives. (3,000 character limit, approximately 500 words)
  • Recommendation Letters:
    2 letters of recommendation, one letter must be from a current school-related reference (teacher, coach, principal, administrator, counselor, mentor, etc.)The second letter could be from a non-school related reference (employer, pastor, community member, family friend, etc.) or from another school-related reference.A Letter of Recommendation from a family member cannot be accepted.
  • Other Materials:
    Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from FAFSA or FAFSA4caster (not required for HB1079 students FAFSA: You will need your parents and/or your most recently filed tax records. Access the FAFSA form atwww.studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa. FAFSA forms may be accessed and completed earlier, but cant be submitted untilafter January 1. Complete the FAFSA as early in January as possible to allow for processing and not risk missingthe scholarship deadline. After you file, you should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) within three days tothree weeks. Note: The FAFSA Summary Report you receive immediately upon submitting your FAFSA is NOTyour SAR. FAFSA4caster: You can get an estimate of your EFC by using the FAFSA4caster at www.studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa/estimate. Remember, though, that its just an estimate and that you will still need to file the FAFSA if you want toapply for Federal Student Aid.

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