PG&E Women’s Network Employee Association (WNEA)



PG&E Women’s Network Employee Association (WNEA)

2009 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Women’s Network Employee Association (WNEA) at Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks to recognize, promote, support and celebrate their women employees as well as the women in the communities around us. Our goals include championing career advancement and personal growth by offering development and mentorship opportunities, volunteer and community outreach and providing a forum to discuss and acknowledge the many demands women face in the workplace.

Through a partnership with the Women’s Foundation of California, the WNEA administers an annual scholarship program which awards deserving students who reside in PG&E’s service area of Central and Northern California with monetary support for their higher education expenses.

The WNEA aims to support students who are graduating high school seniors and that are pursuing degrees or careers in fields where PG&E has an interest, such as the engineering, IT business, environmental, or other majors related to the energy field. Selections are determined upon GPA, academic strength, leadership experience, community involvement, financial need, and areas of academic interest. Final round interviews may also be requested.

It is important to note that scholarship recipients must use the scholarships in the year awarded due to institutional requirements and federal tax constraints. If you are chosen as a scholarship recipient, please arrange with your university/college to use your PG&E scholarship by the end of 2009.

Eligibility:

• Complete the application, including all required documents, and mail in one envelope to the Women’s Foundation with a postmark on or before Monday, April 20, 2009 - We do not accept emailed application materials.

• Reside in the PG&E service area.

• Provide verification of your household income.

• Be in good academic standing, with a minimum weighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Be a graduating senior in high school at the time of application, April 20, 2009.

• Have applied to an accredited university or college for fall 2009.

• Be pursuing a degree or career in engineering, IT, business, environmental, or other majors related to the energy field.

• Have demonstrated leadership through active involvement in community organizations, academic or vocational activities or student organizations.

• If chosen as a scholarship finalist, we may request:

o A phone interview.

o A copy of your most recent PG&E bill as proof of residence in the PG&E service area.

o A copy of your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or household’s 2007 W-2.

o Your attendance at a scholarship presentation ceremony at PG&E’s headquarters in San Francisco in the July to August 2009 timeframe.

o A recent photograph for the scholarship presentation slideshow.

Required Documents:

• Current official transcript in a sealed envelope—copies, faxes or emails will not be accepted.

• An essay with a minimum of two pages, on a single subject selected from the options made available in the application.

• 2 reference letters from teachers, community leaders, or others.

Complete and mail application pages 3 to 5, along with all required documents, to:

Attn: Annabel Alvarez

Women’s Foundation of California

340 Pine Street, Suite 302

San Francisco, CA 94104

Please direct any questions to Annabel Alvarez at

AnnabelA@ or (213) 388-0485, Ext. 103.

All documents are reviewed on a confidential basis and shredded upon completion of finalist selection.

PG&E’s WNEA – Scholarship Application 2009

[PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY IN INK]

Applicant Information

LAST NAME _____________________________FIRST NAME__________________________

HOME PHONE____________________________CELL PHONE__________________________

BIRTHDATE ____/____/____ EMAIL ADDRESS ____________________________________

HOME ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________

CITY__________________________ COUNTY __________________ ZIP_________________

CURRENT SCHOOL ____________________________________________________________

CURRENT YEAR IN SCHOOL__________________ CUMULATIVE GPA ______________

What University/College will you attend? ____________________________________________

What is your major/or intended major? ______________________________________________

What is your career interest? ______________________________________________________

Additional Information

Have you applied to any other PG&E Employee Association scholarship programs? __________

If yes, please list the other PG&E Employee Association(s): ______________________________

Does a relative of yours work at PG&E? YES _______ NO _____

If yes, name the relative: _______________________________ Relationship: _______________

Phone Number: (___)__________________________________

Do you live with the PG&E employee for more than one-half of the year? YES _____ NO _______

Are you self-supporting? YES _____ NO _______

Can the PG&E employee claim you on their tax returns? YES _____ NO _______

Please note: Both relatives and dependents are eligible to apply to PG&E Employee Association scholarship programs.

How did you learn about our WNEA Scholarship Program? ______________________________________

Annual Household Income

( Under $30,000 ( $30,000 – $49,999 ( $50,000 – $69,999

( $70,000 – $99,999 ( $100,000 or more

Number of dependents in household ___________

School Activities:

Please list all activities in which you have participated during the past four years (e.g., student organizations, sports, band, etc.) You may attach a separate sheet if you need more space.

|Description of School Activities |Date from |Date To |Avg Hours Per Week|

| |(Mo/Yr) |(Mo/Yr) | |

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Community Activities:

Please list community activities in which you have participated in the past four years (e.g. volunteer work). You may attach a separate sheet if you need more space.

|Description of Community Activities |Date from (Mo/Yr) |Date To (Mo/Yr) |Avg Hours Per Week|

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Work Experience:

List any work experience(s) during the past four years. Indicate the position you held and the business/organization. You may attach a separate sheet if you need more space.

|Description of Work Experience |Date from (Mo/Yr) |Date To (Mo/Yr) |Avg Hours Per Week|

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Essay:

Please choose one of the topics below and respond with a 2-page essay.

1. Describe someone or something (i.e., an experience) that has influenced your life in a positive way and has contributed to who you are today.

2. Tell us about your goals or aspirations and where you envision yourself in the future.

3. Describe a challenge you faced. How did that experience change you?

4. How have your actions impacted your community (either through involvement with local organizations, activities, and/or events)?

- THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION -

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