Athena Pinnacle Scholarship Applications

Athena is pleased to announce that five (5) Merit Scholarships are available to San Diego County graduating high school women:

·         Who in the 2014 school year will be attending a four-year university

·         Who plan to have a career in the sciences including math, engineering, computer science

·         Who is a U.S. Citizen with a valid social security number

Outstanding applicants will be well-rounded young women who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership in school organizations, and community involvement. Each scholarship is a minimum of $2,500 per year for two years, and is subject to renewal for two successive years after the scholarship is initially granted. The Athena San Diego Foundation has the sole and absolute discretion to renew each scholarship based upon the availability of funds for all scholarships previously awarded and to be awarded in the future.

Moreover, scholarships will be considered for renewal as long as the recipient: 1) can demonstrate that she remains enrolled in a science, math, engineering, or computer science program at a four-year university and is thereby committed to a career in the respective field; and 2) provides documentary proof of a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Annual attendance by each recipient at the Athena San Diego Pinnacle Awards is encouraged. Scholarships will be paid directly to the university in which the recipient is enrolled.

A copy of the application is attached and posted on the Athena web site at http://athenasd.org/pinnacle-scholarship/how-to-apply/.

Submissions must be made by mail (no on-line application process is provided and no e-mailed applications will be accepted).  All submissions must include the following:

·         A completed scholarship application (attached)

·         An official copy of your high school transcript

·         A letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher at your high school

The deadline for submission of your complete application packet is Monday, March 3, 2014. Please note that all documents must be postmarked on or before that date – including school transcripts.  Application packets should be mailed to:

Amy Romaker

Athena Pinnacle Scholarships

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

12275 El Camino Real, Suite 200

San Diego, CA   92130
aromaker@sheppardmullin.com

Selection of qualified scholarship recipients will be made in April 2014 and only winners will be notified. Scholarship recipients will be honored at and must attend the Athena San Diego Pinnacle Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 1, 2014.