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AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
      MUSKEGON LAKESHORE CHAPTER 5190
                  MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen
of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow
personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.

Enclosed is an application form for the Muskegon Lakeshore Chapter #5190 of American Business Woman's Association. Please read the entire letter before completing the rest of this application. This scholarship award is for any field of study through an accredited college for the school year 2007.

     TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP

      1.   Must be a female
2.      Must be a United States Citizen
3.      Must be resident of Muskegon County
4.      Must be a full time student
5.      Must be planning to attend an accredited college
ELEMENTS OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION

The following items must be included in the application for it to be considered for an award.

      1.      A completed General Student Application
2.      Three Applicant Reference Letters
3.      Official Transcript of grades from school ( including college) if applicable

Application Deadline:2/28/2007

WEB SITE: www.muskegon.co
Scroll down and click on ABWA
Scholarship results will be posted on this web site by May 1, 2007

THE AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION

MUSKEGON LAKESHORE CHAPTER

APPLICANT REFERENCE LETTER

Applicant Section - Use this form only.

A high school counselor, college advisor, instructor, a professional person or a supervisor must complete this reference letter. No family member may submit this reference letter.

Applicant's Name ______________________________ Address _______________________________________

Phone Number        _____________________________

APPRAISER Section:

This reference letter will be most important to this applicant. Please give it your immediate and serious attention.

A. Period of time you have known this applicant ___________.

B. How well do you know this applicant?           Very Well _____Fairly Well _____ Limited contact_____

C. Please answer the following questions based on your knowledge of this applicant.

1. Has she demonstrated positive school and community citizenship?                      Yes_____ No______

2. Do achievement or performance records reflect her ability?                                      Yes_____ No______

If you answered "no" to any of the above questions, please explain: (use back if necessary)

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

D. Does this applicant exhibit personal qualities indicating that she is willing and able to cope with the
rigorous demands of advanced studies? Expound on this : (use the back if necessary).

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

E. re there any unusual circumstances which you feel warrant special consideration? (Including financial)
Explain please: (Use the back if necessary)

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Appraiser's Signature                                                                                 Appraiser's Title                                  Date

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

School, Business, Organization, etc.                                                          Telephone

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address                                                                                                            City, State, Zip

Mail information by FEBRUARY 28, 2007 TO: American Business Women's Association, Muskegon Lakeshore Chapter, Attn: Optics Plus, 1343 Whitehall Road, No. Muskegon, MI 49445

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
MUSKEGON LAKESHORE CHAPTER
GENERAL APPLICATION 2007

1. ___________________________________________________________________

Last Name First Name Middle Initial

2. ________________________________

Permanent Address

3. ___________________________________________________________

City State Zip Code

4. ___________________________ ______________________________

Telephone Number (Day) Telephone Number (Evening)

5. Date of Birth_______________ E-mail address____________________
6. Are you a U.S. Citizen? ____________
7. Are you a Muskegon County resident? Yes _____ No _____
8. Do you have dependents that receive over half of their support from you? ___________
9. Number of dependents who receive support from you___________
10. Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? Yes _______ No _____
11. School or College currently or last attended:

_____________________________________
Name

_____________________________________
Address

_____________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code

Graduation Date: ________________________ School Telephone ___________________

12. Which educational institution do you plan to attend?
______________________________________________________________________________
Name
______________________________________________________________________________
Street
______________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code

Year you plan to graduate: _______________ School Telephone _________________

Are you accepted? __________ Pending? __________ Enrolled? _________

13. What year will you be in college in the coming school year? 1 ___ 2 ___ 3 ___ 4 ___ 5 ___
14. What will your enrollment status be? Full Time ___________ Part Time ________
15. Subject area, program or degree you plan on pursuing: __________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
16. After you complete your degree what profession do you plan to pursue? ____________________
______________________________________________________________________________
17. Are you presently or will you be employed during this coming school year? _________________
18. List memberships and participation in school and community organizations. Indicate offices held, honors, awards or other achievements. List these in order of importance to you.

A. ________________________________ B. ____________________________________

C. ________________________________ D. ____________________________________

E. ________________________________ F. ____________________________________

19. Make a statement of your educational plans as they relate to you and your career goals.
Be sure to include some of the points you would like American Business Women's Association
to remember about you when reviewing all of the scholarship applicants. (Must be typed and attached to the application..)

20. Please report any unusual family, personal or financial circumstances you feel warrant consideration
by American Business Women's Association. (Must be typed and attached to your application.)

21. Have you applied for the Michigan Merit Scholarship?                      Yes ____ No ____
22. Have you applied for other scholarships?                                          Yes ____ No ____
23. If you answered yes to # 22, please list those below:
Source                          Amount                          Granted                                    Pending

______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

24.Expenses and Resources Please estimate, to the best of your ability, what your college costs
will be and how you will cover these expenses. Your college catalog should outline these expenses.
Estimated Expenses: Resources;

Tuition & Fees __________________ From Employment _____________

Books & Supplies __________________ From Personal Savings _____________

Room & Board __________________ From Parents/ Relatives _____________

Transportation __________________ Scholarships (granted) _____________

Personal __________________ Other _____________

Total Expenses: __________________ Total Resources: _____________

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
In support of this application, I have enclosed or am having the following mailed separately:
Enclosed Mailed Separately

____________ A completed Student Application

________ ____Applicant Reference Form Letter (1)

____________ Applicant Reference Form Letter (2)

________ ____Applicant Reference Form Letter (3)

____________ Latest Transcript of Grades from high school ( including College if applicable)

I authorize the college/school that I attend to release information about my financial need, financial aid
award (s), and academic information including transcripts to The American Business Women=s Association.

________________________________________________________________
Applicant's Signature Date Completed

Mail or Bring completed applications to:

American Business Women's Association
Muskegon Lakeshore Chapter
c/o Optics Plus
1343 Whitehall Road
Muskegon, MI 49445

DEADLINE: Must be Post Marked by FEBRUARY 28, 2007