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AFWA Seattle Chapter Scholarship Application

1. Shall be either a part-time or full-time student, pursuing either an Associate’s of
Applied Science, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or an
equivalent designated post-baccalaureate Certificate of Accounting or Finance.
2. Shall have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours within four
weeks of the application deadline.
3. Shall have maintained a minimum grade point average of 2.05 overall and 3.0 in
Accounting or Finance.
4. Shall be attending an accredited Washington State community college, college,
university or professional school of Accounting or Finance or be a Washington State
resident.
5. Need not be a member of Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance.

Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) Seattle/Bellevue Chapter-

“We are a local chapter, part of the National AFWA Not-for-Profit professional accounting & finance organization where our mission is to empower men & women to reach their full personal and profession potential and contribute to their profession.”

Legal Focus Scholarship

Eligibility

  • This scholarship is offered to high school Juniors and Seniors, as well as any student currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States.
  • The scholarship candidate must possess an interest in studying U.S. law. This interest may be demonstrated by relevant life experiences, past and/or present volunteer experiences, educational experiences, and/or professional experience.
  • The scholarship candidate must be in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

More Details

To be considered for this scholarship, please submit the following documentation:

  • A current resume
  • A current unofficial transcript from the applicant’s high school or college.
  • An essay (1,000 word limit) responding to one of these prompts:
  1.  U.S. family law judges are bound to resolve child custody disputes according to the “best interests of the child” standard. If a married couple, seeking a divorce, came to you for assistance and asked you how they should go about building a co-parenting agreement (shared custody) that reflected the “best interests of the child” standard, how would you advise them?
  2.  The idea that an individual is “innocent until proven guilty” is sacred within the U.S. justice system. What are the virtues of building the strongest possible defense of an individual accused of criminal wrongdoing, even if you know or suspect that they are indeed guilty of the charges that have been levied against them?
  3. What inspires you to study law and what do you plan to do after pursuing your legally focused education?

Dayspring Pens Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must be at least 18 years or older
  • Must be a legal resident of the United States or a holder of a valid student visa
  • Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate and graduate program in an accredited US university or college

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For a chance to win the scholarship, write a 500-word essay about the following topic:

Name a fictional character from a book that you connected with in the last year and describe how they have made a lasting impact on your life.

Garage Insiders Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be a legal resident of the United States or Canada or hold a valid student visa
  • Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited U.S. college or university
  • Must be a student/enrollee of any of the following: architecture or engineering programs, majoring in interior & exterior designing and other related studies.

More Details

For a chance to win the scholarship, write a 500-word essay on:

  • What are some eco-friendly features that can be included in garage designs?
  • What are the benefits, challenges, and potential implications of integrating smart systems in garages?
  • How do garages contribute to decluttering and simplifying living spaces in the context of minimalism?

Extensive Supply Chain Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited university or college within the United States or Canada pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Management.
  • Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed

More Details

  • Essay Requirements: A maximum 1,000-word essay on what you believe the next big advancement is in supply chain management. Please cite any research sources used.

DoorLoop Students in a Real Estate Field Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in the United States, majoring in real estate, property management, leasing, or similar.

  • Must be 18 or older at the time of submission.

  • Must be in good academic standing with your institution.

More Details

To apply for the scholarship, you may submit one of the following:

  • Written essay (750-1000 words)

  • Video essay (4-5 minutes)

Essay Prompt:

DoorLoop was started by real estate professionals, for real estate professionals. When our founders, all of whom own and manage properties of their own, realized that there was no easy, fast, and all-in-one property management software that they could use, they decided to build one themselves.
Now, DoorLoop is used by hundreds of thousands of landlords and property managers in more than 100 countries and has grown multiple teams of Loopers around the world. However, our goal remains the same: to make the lives of property managers and landlords easier so they can focus on what matters most.
  • As you pursue your career in real estate, what is your ultimate professional goal? What is the “why” behind that goal, and how does that “why” impact your goal?

DoorLoop First-generation Students in STEM Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must be a first-generation college student in the United States

  • Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in the United States, majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.

  • Must be 18 or older at the time of submission.

  • Must be in good academic standing with your institution.

More Details

To apply for the scholarship, you may submit one of the following:

  • Written essay (750-1000 words)

  • Video essay (4-5 minutes)

Essay Prompt:

At DoorLoop, one of our biggest mottos is to “Think Out Loud.” It’s important to us to encourage and celebrate original ideas, individuality, and innovation, both in our team and our members. We celebrate unique backgrounds and perspectives in all areas of our company.

  • As a first-generation college student, what does “Think Out Loud” mean to you?

DoorLoop Students in STEM scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in the United States, majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.

  • Must be 18 or older at the time of submission.

  • Must be in good academic standing with your institution.

More Details

To apply for the scholarship, you may submit one of the following:

  • Written essay (750-1000 words)

  • Video essay (4-5 minutes)

Essay Prompt:

At DoorLoop, we have a shared set of company values embodied by everyone on our amazing team. We hold these values closely as we approach new projects and bring our ideas to life.

  • Do great things with great people

  • Focus on our people first

  • Lead with innovation

  • Create raving fans

Which one of the values outlined above most resonates with you, and how do you plan to incorporate it into your STEM studies and your career down the line?

Eco-Warrior Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Working toward living sustainably and reducing their carbon footprint
  • High school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
  • Current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident

More Details

You can apply for this scholarship on the Bold.org scholarship platform. Simply set up a free account and submit your application for the Eco-Warrior Scholarship, along with a short essay answering the following prompts:

  • What intentional choices do you make to live sustainably in your daily life?
  • Why do you think it’s important to reduce your carbon footprint?

Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Be currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States
  • Be enrolled full-time
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5

More Details

At the end of the application, upload the following documents:
Document 1: Scholarship Essay

Read our tips and tricks for writing a scholarship essay to learn more about what makes a great paper.

Essay Requirements:

  • Your scholarship essay should be at least 500 words.
  • Upload your essay as a Microsoft Word Doc, a Google Doc, or a PDF.
  • The scholarship essay should answer the following prompt:

Essay Prompt:

“How have you given back to your community and what did you learn in the process?”

Document 2: Reference Letter(s)
  • Submit at least 1 reference letter for your scholarship application.
  • Upload your reference letter(s) as a Microsoft Word Doc, a Google Doc, or a PDF.
  • Reference letters can be written by anyone who is familiar with the applicant. For instance, a teacher, a professor, an employer, or someone who has worked with the applicant in their community service endeavors. Family members are discouraged from writing reference letters for applicants.