The goal of Lift a Sista Up is to empower young women and help
The goal of Lift a Sista Up is to empower young women and help them achieve their academic and professional goals, while raising awareness about gender equality through educational workshops. This $500 award is available annually to six graduating female high school seniors, who have a track record of promoting female empowerment and who are looking to promote women’s issues as adults . To apply, please read the eligibility requirements and submit the application below. Application Eligibility: ❏ Female ❏ High School Senior ❏ Minimum 2.8 GPA ❏ Overcame adversity ❏ Passionate about female equality Deadline: April 10, 2015 DEADLINE: April 10, 2015 Applicant Information: Student Name : _____________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ City ________________________ State _______ Zip Code _____________ High School _________________________________________ GPA __________ College for Fall 2015: ________________________________________________ Home Phone ________________________ Cell Phone _____________________ Email ______________________________________________________________ Required Documents : Please attach the following documents to your application by email or by mail: ● Official Transcript ● Letter of Recommendation Form (Ex. teacher, counselor, supervisor) ● Resume ● Essay Submission Directions: Completed application must be postmarked by April 10th, 2015. Mailing Address: College Track Attn: Lift a Sista Up 4301 3rd Street San Francisco, CA 94124 Email Address: [email protected] For any questions or concerns, please contact us via email. Directions: Please attach these documents on a separate piece of paper. They should be typed and doublespaced . Short Answer Prompt (250 Word Maximum) Please describe a time in your life when you overcame adversity. Essay Prompt (650 Word Maximum) What makes you passionate about female equality? How do/can you demonstrate your passion? Letter of Recommendation Student name:____________________________________________________ Your name:______________________________________________________ Position:_________________________________________________________ School/Organization:_______________________________________________ Phone:_______________________ Email:______________________________ Your Signature: ____________________________ Date:__________________ Check the box that best reflects the applicant’s performance: Excellent Good Fair Poor Motivation Work Habits Quality of Work Creativity Ability to work with others Independence Initiative Thoroughness Promptness Self Awareness Leadership 1. How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ 2. How, if at all, has the student grown since you have known her? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ 3. What are the applicant’s strengths? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ 4. Describe any concerns you may have about the applicant. ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Please return to student in a sealed envelope or mail directly to: College Track Attn: Lift a Sista Up 4301 Third Street San Francisco, CA 94124
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