THE COMMITTEE OF 100

2019 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Goal

The goal of the Scholarship program is to support The Committee of 100’s mission of promoting responsible economic development by assisting the next generation of business leaders as they prepare to provide the jobs of the future through the study of business, economics, science, technology, engineering, math, or related fields.

Scholarship Recipient Criteria

1. Must be a high school senior living in New Castle County.

2. Must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university.

3. Must have declared an intention of majoring in business, economics, or a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) field.

4. Must demonstrate academic excellence and well-rounded involvement in extra-curricular and community activities.

Application Process

Completed applications, including attachments, must be received by The Committee of 100 no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 2019. The preferred application method is electronically via email. However, hard copy applications will be accepted. Email attachments must be in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Email to: info@committeeof100.com, Subject: “Scholarship”. Or Mail to: The Committee of 100 Scholarship, 1313 North Market Street, Suite 130F, Wilmington, DE 19801.

The Committee of 100 Scholarship Committee will select, from among qualified applicants, finalists for interviews, which will be held in late April or early May.

The Scholarship will be awarded, and the Scholarship Winner introduced, at The Committee of 100's Member Reception, on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the New Wilmington University Campus located on Concord Pike. Scholarship applicants should reserve that date.

Scholarship Amount and Payment

The Committee of 100 Academic Scholarship for the academic year is three-thousand dollars ($3,000), payable in two (2) fifteen-hundred-dollar ($1,500) payments for Fall semester and Spring semester tuition/room/board expenses. The first payment will be made to the Scholarship Winner following documentation of enrollment; the second payment will be made following documentation of successful completion of the first semester and enrollment in the second semester.

The Committee of 100 may offer additional scholarships based upon need, special circumstances, unique accomplishments, and/or a compelling story.

First name	Middle name	Last name	Date of Birth
Address	City	State	Zip
Home Phone	Cell Phone	Email
School Presently Attending	School Address	School Phone
Guidance Counselor	Phone
Cumulative Grade Point Average:	Rank in Class:	Out of:
SAT Scores	Total:	Reading & Writing:	Math:	Essay:
ACT Scores	Composite:	Math:	Science:	STEM:
English:	Reading:	Writing:	ELA:
Applicants must attach to this Application a recent official copy of high school transcript, and SAT and/or ACT results, or arrange for your school to send directly to The Committee of 100 electronically.
Academic honors or achievements received during high school:

School activities and/or organizations in which you participated during school, including dates of participation and any positions held:

List, in order of your preference, the universities or colleges (including locations) to which you have been accepted:
Intended Major:	Intended Career:
Note: Because relatives of The Committee of 100 Directors and Scholarship Selection Committee are not eligible, the Parents or Legal Guardians section must be completed.
Parents or Legal Guardians:
Father	Name:	Mother	Name:
Occupation:	Occupation:
Employer:	Employer:
Number of brothers and sisters:	Ages:
Brothers or sisters attending a university or college, name and location of college(s), and academic years(s):
List three persons (name, relationship, phone number and e-mail address) in responsible positions who can attest to your personal character, abilities, and qualifications. At least one of these references should not be associated with your school:
Name	Relationship	Phone	E-mail Address
In a separate essay of up to 500 words, write about your academic and vocational goals and describe any challenges or hardships you have overcome. Explain why you should be considered for The Committee of 100 Scholarship. Be sure to attach the essay to this Application.
Attachments: Essay School Transcript SAT and/or ACT Results Letters of Recommendations (Optional)
By signing or typing my name below, I certify that the information cited herein, which I hereby authorize you to verify, is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant	Date
Signature of Parent/Guardian	Date

The information supplied by the applicant will be held in the strictest confidence and will be shared only with those persons directly involved with The Committee of 100 Scholarship selection process.

Applications and all supporting materials must be received at The Committee of 100 offices no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 2019. No late applications will be considered.

Send via email to:	info@committeeof100.com	Subject: Scholarship

Or mail to:	The Committee of 100 Scholarship

1313 North Market Street, Suite 130F

Wilmington, Delaware 19801