Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Program
The ASIST scholarship program aids adult students who are at transitional points in their lives and are returning to school to continue their education. In 2009, the Atlanta Chapter of EWI will award three scholarships of $2,000 each to adult students who meet specific criteria, below. On the national level, EWI awards a number of additional scholarships to select applicants nominated by local Chapters nationwide.
The Atlanta ASIST scholarship committee works with Georgia Perimeter College (GPC) to solicit applications from adult students with a need for financial support. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5, be a citizen of the USA, have completed nine or more credit hours of college level courses, and be able to provide supplementary documentation and letters of recommendation. Complete application packets must be received by April 1st, and are then screened for meeting application criteria.
A selection of top rated candidates are invited to interview with a selection committee. Winners are notified and receive their award at an EWI Scholarship Award dinner. Georgia Perimeter College is then responsible for monitoring and allocating the funds, which are earmarked only for books or tuition at GPC.
Application packets can be obtained by contacting Georgia Perimeter College™ scholarship office directly by phone at 678-891-2559, or by email to Erica.hart@gpc. edu.
Funds for the Atlanta Chapter's ASIST program are raised through numerous fundraising efforts of the members and from the contributions received from member firms and outside organizations. If you would like more information on sponsorship or to contribute to our scholarship program, feel free to contact Verla Calhoun.
Thank you for your interest in EWI's scholarship program.
Click here to enjoy pictures from our ASIST Award Night!