Return to Learning Scholarship

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Lombard Area AAUW Dickson/Mosillo Scholarship of DuPage Foundation
“Return to Learning” Scholarship Application
Deadline: APRIL 1, 2023
SCHOLARSHIP: Lombard Area AAUW Dickson/Mosillo Scholarship of DuPage Foundation is offering one
“Return to Learning” scholarship to assist in completing an undergraduate or master’s degree, or a
certification program. This year’s scholarship will be $5,000. Applications must be postmarked by April 1,
2023. The scholarship will be awarded in May 2023 for the 2023-2024 academic school year.
ELIGIBILITY: Any female resident of the Lombard Area (Addison, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights,
Lombard, Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park, or Wheaton) who has enrolled or is planning to return to school
after an interruption in their studies.
Special consideration will be given to applicants who are pursuing studies in the Science, Technology,
Engineering or Math (STEM) fields.
APPLICANT INFORMATION (Print out and write legibly, or fill out online before printing)
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Name: Address:
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Email:
Phone:
3. Lombard Area resident for years Date of Birth:
4. I am applying for
5. How did you hear about this scholarship?
6. What influenced your decision to return to college at this time?
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COLLEGE HISTORY
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College(s) you have attended:
College GPA/Scale Degree/Hours Earned Dates Attended
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College you are currently attending:
College GPA/Scale Hours Earned
9a. College you plan to attend in 2023-24:
9b. Have you applied to (9a)?
Have you been accepted?
9c. Certification/Degree to be awarded:
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Field of Study:
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Date degree started: 9f. Date degree to be completed:
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Degree requires hours 9h. Hours planned for 2023-24:
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Please attach college transcripts (Student copy acceptable)
FINANCIAL NEED
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List family members or other dependents in your household.
Name Age Relationship Occupation/Status
COLLEGE EXPENSES & FAMILY INCOME
College Expenses Income Available for College Expenses
12. Tuition and Fees:
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Scholarship(s) Received and Amount:
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13. Campus Room & Board:
14. Child Care:
15. Other:
18. Total gross family income as reported on latest
16. Total Expenses: income tax form: $____________
19. Have you applied for financial aid?
(Optional) On a separate sheet of paper, describe any circumstances related to your family’s financial status that would
give the Scholarship Committee a better understanding of the importance of this scholarship to you.
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ACTIVITIES (can submit in resume format on separate page if desired)
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Employment: Describe your work activities during the past few years.
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Activities: List volunteer, community or collegiate activities in which you are involved.
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Honors: List scholastic achievement, honors, and other recognition you have received.
GOALS
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The American Association of University Women is committed to equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. Please state how you plan to apply your education
after you graduate? (Limit 100 words.)
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE
Please make sure you have included each of the following
before submitting your application by APRIL 1, 2023:
 THIS FORM: Completed and signed.
 ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: Return your completed application with one
typed letter of reference from a professional source detailing your qualifications and
character. Consider asking a faculty member, employer, colleague, minister or other
associate for a reference letter.
 COLLEGE TRANSCRlPT(S) (Student copy acceptable)
Mail to:
DuPage Foundation
3000 Woodcreek Dr., Suite 310
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 665-5556