July 2007 Dear Scholarship Applicant: Thank you for visiting Luv s Brownies. A panel of judges and Aundrea will select up to three candidates from high school seniors or applicants in an accredited university obtaining a bachelor s degree. Only one applicant will be the winner. The scholarship award of 50% semester tuition must be applied to an undergraduate academic program in an accredited institution designated by the award recipient.the scholarship award must be applied to a related undergraduate academic or work program in an accredited college institution and will be mailed directly by Aundrea Lacy of Luv s Brownies to the designated institution. All completed applications and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically (Official High school letter of reference via US mail) and received by April 7 th 2008. Scholarship winner will be notified by Friday May 9 th. Completed application packages should be e-mailed to: Aundrea@luvsbrownies.com Thank you for your interest in Luv s Brownies With all of my heart, Aundrea CEO and Founder of Luv s Brownies Luv s Brownies 2007 Scholarship Checklist (Must be received by April 7 th 2008) I have electronically attached the following information as part of my application package: Completed application (Microsoft Word Document) Personal Essay: Including Autobiographical Information and Career Plans (Word Doc.) 2 Letters of recommendation (other than my 1 reference from a teacher or counselor) I have asked my teacher or counselor to send their letters directly to Luv s Brownies on official school letterhead with my GPA. Mailed to Aundrea Lacy Luv s Brownies 2910 Stevens Creek Blvd. #109 San Jose, CA 95128 Please note: Top finalist candidates may be subject to a brief phone interview. Scholarship must be applied to an academic or work program in an accredited institution and will be mailed directly by Aundrea Lacy of Luv s Brownies to the college. The winner will pay for their full time (12 or more units) tuition. Winner must obtain B+ minimum overall and semester average. Once the semester is 1
completed submit the final transcript to Luv s Brownies. And, Luv s Brownies will reimburse 50% of the semester s tuition. Luv s Brownies reserves the right to have access to scholarship award recipients for media and video interviews. A 100 word (pre-screened ) statement will be shared with the audience at any of Aundrea s speaking engagements. Applicant Name Phone # email Luv s Brownies 2007 Scholarship Application I. PERSONAL INFORMATION: Name (Last) (First) (Middle) Current Telephone_ (Day) (Evening) E-mail CA Drivers License or Student ID # *Note: In the following application sections (i.e., Education, Employment, etc.), list all information in chronological order with the most recent first. Any additional information or a resume should be included at the end of the application. 2
II. EDUCATION: Name of High School Dates Attended GPA III. SPECIAL INTERESTS/SKILLS/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Please list civic and volunteer or special interest activities with which you have been involved. III. EMPLOYMENT: 1) (Employer) (Location) (Telephone) (Position) (Supervisor) (Dates) (Salary) (Reason for Leaving) 2) (Employer) (Location) (Telephone) (Position) (Supervisor) (Dates) (Salary) (Reason for Leaving) 3) (Employer) (Location) (Telephone) (Position) (Supervisor) (Dates) 3
(Salary) (Reason for Leaving) IV. REFERENCES: Please provide three references qualified to evaluate your character, ability and accomplishments. Two reference letters may be attached to this application. The 3 rd reference letter should be from a teacher or counselor and must be mailed to Aundrea Lacy Luv s Brownies 2910 Stevens Creek #109 San Jose, CA 95128 1) Employer ( if applicable) Reference: (If no employer then another personal reference) Name Organization/Title Address Telephone 2) Personal Reference: Name Organization/Title Address Telephone 3) Academic Reference: *** ( reminder to have Academic Reference submit your cumulative GPA on official school letterhead with their letter of reference by U.S. mail to Aundrea Lacy Luv s Brownies 2910 Stevens Creek #109 San Jose, CA 95128 Name Organization/Title Address Telephone V. ESSAY: Answers for the essay portion of the application must be double-spaced with a limit of no more than 2 pages. 4
1) Autobiographical Information and Career Plans Please describe the factors and events, which have had the greatest significance in shaping your personality, goals and outlook on life. Please indicate your career plans, future goals and why you believe you are a worthy recipient of the PBWC Scholarship Award. An explanation of your financial need and future contributions to California should be included in this section. I certify that all of the above information is correct and true to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Date: Important Note: All documents submitted become the property of the Luv s Brownies. Documents will not be returned. 5
Aundrea Lacy Luv s Brownies 2007 Scholarship Award Letter of Recommendation * Note: Applicant should copy this page and distribute it to their three respective references for letters of recommendation. The applicant is required to submit three letters of recommendation: 1) Employer (if applicable), 2) Personal, and 3) Academic***. *** Academic reference must also send their recommendation letter and the applicant s cumulative GPA on official school letterhead via mail to: Aundrea Lacy Luv s Brownies 2910 Stevens Creek Blvd #109 San Jose, CA 95128 2) The Personal and Employer (if applicable) two completed letters of recommendation (written in Microsoft Word) must be received attached with the student s application no later than April 7 th 2008. Please make sure your letter arrives to the applicant electronically in plenty of time for the applicant to meet this deadline. Please return your letter of recommendation to the applicant and include the following information in your letter: 1) Name of applicant 2) How long, and under what circumstances, you are familiar with the applicant s abilities and personal character 3) Applicant s academic or work achievements and contributions to the community 4) Applicant s potential for future success 5) Any impediments or hardships of which you are aware that the applicant has had to overcome in order to attain success 6) Applicant s motivation and initiative in pursuing academic and career goals (According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the applicant for whom this letter was written has the right to review and inspect the contents of her records, including this letter of recommendation. We shall consider all letters of recommendation carefully. We believe that in many instances letters written in confidence are, in the long run, of greater utility in the assessment of a student s qualifications, abilities and promise). (Print your name) (Date) (Title) (Organization) (Telephone) (Address) (City/State/Zip) 6