NETWORK
Each One Reach One Scholarship Program
Academic Year 2011
Mentoring Through Education Assistance
NETWORK is a non-profit organization that fosters the development, leadership and mentoring of women-of-color within the United States Postal Service. The Each One Reach One Scholarship Program is sponsored by and for NETWORK members. Its purpose is to provide financial assistance in order to encourage, mentor, and assist members in achieving academic excellence.
Application Process:
• Applicants must use the official NETWORK application. Electronic versions are available upon request to the Scholarship Chairperson.
• All applications and statements must be typed. Materials submitted as part of the application may not exceed five pages and will not be returned.
• Applicant must be a member in good standing one year prior to the application deadline
• To verify membership, the completed application must be signed and dated by the applicant and a local NETWORK Official.
• Two Letters of Recommendation* are required
• One letter must be from a NETWORK member
• One letter must be from a Postal supervisor or manager.
*Applicants are required to submit two Letters of Recommendation from individuals who are familiar with their career goals (leadership potential, work habits, personality, and integrity).
All applications must be postmarked by October 16, 2011 and received by October 26, 2011 to be considered for the current academic year. Failure to follow instructions will result in the applicant’s disqualification.
Award recipients are announced at the Annual NETWORK National Conference in November. Winners must re-apply each year to renew their scholarships. The number of recipients and availability of scholarship funds will determine the number and value of the awards.
Download Application Here
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Send completed application and two signed Letters of Recommendation to:
Attn: Each One Reach One
Patricia McKee
29240 Albion RD
Albion MI 49224-9765
PAMcKee@hotmail.com
Scholarship Selection and Award Process:
The NETWORK Each One Reach One Scholarship Committee reviews all applications.
Scholarships are awarded in the form of an “Award Certificate” issued by the NETWORK National Organization, conditional upon the applicant’s enrollment in an accredited American college or university. The scholarship recipient is required to submit an official transcript upon satisfactory completion of course(s), during the scholarship year November 1, 2011 - October 31, 2012. Each applicant must be a member in good standing. After verification and approval, a check for the amount of the scholarship will be forwarded to the recipient.
Scholarship recipients are selected and awarded based on the following criteria:
• Written communication skills • Initiative
• Leadership skills • Clear sense of purpose
• Dependability • Commitment
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