2023 ASIST Scholarship

The ASIST Scholarship is a non-discriminatory, educational scholarship program for the benefit of nontraditional students pursuing an associates, bachelor or master’s degree, or a technical/professional certification. These include persons who are:

Past high school age and who are entering a college, university, or trade school and/or the workforce for the first time
Non-traditional students already enrolled in a college, university, or trade school program
Re-training due to changes in the workplace
In addition to the Chapter ASIST, there are corporate awards (payable in USD) given annually. Corporate candidates are selected from first place Chapter winners.

Awards are provided for the recipients’ education and related expenses to aid them in obtaining the necessary educational skills to help achieve career goals and objectives. Related expenses include tuition, books, lab fees and mandatory fees from schools. Not included are such things as rent, utility payments, travel expense, repayment of student loans or remaining balances payable to recipient. Checks for Chapter and Corporate scholarship awards are paid directly to the respective college, university or trade school. Scholarship awards are valid for one year from date granted and must be paid within one year of being awarded. Unclaimed awards will be returned to the Chapter or Corporate B/C/DP accounts for redistribution.

Selection criteria may include the following:

Financial need
Socially, physically and economic challenges faced by the applicant
Individuals with children residing in the home
Applicants cannot be an EWI representative. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Clearly defined career goals and objectives
Ability to specify the educational requirements needed to attain the above goals and objectives
Response to two essay questions
Copy of completed FAFSA/TAFSA (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa)
Copy of student aid application (if applicable)
Two references – one can be from employer (past/present), teacher/school administrator, sponsor, and second reference can be from church official, volunteer organization or personal acquaintance. These references should focus on the candidate’s goals/objectives and potential for success.
Must reside within boundaries of a participating EWI Chapter – refer to list on ewiconnect.com
Legally reside within the country for which they are applying
The following materials are required to be provided electronically by upload in the application. Please have these available when submitting your application:

FAFSA/TAFSA
Student Transcripts – most current document is required
ACT/SAT Scores as applicable for applicant’s future educational plans
Prior Year Income Tax Return
Two (2) Personal Recommendations – the letters must be completed by two (2) individuals of the applicant’s choice who is either a past or present employer, teacher, counselor or other school administrator, or someone serving in a leadership/mentorship role for the applicant
Essay- maximum of 1,000 words describing what your life’s goals and objectives are and how obtaining additional education or a college degree with further these goals and objectives. Explain what qualifies you for this scholarship.