Women in Public Finance Chicago Chapter Scholarship

Women in Public Finance Chicago Chapter (“Chicago WPF”) is a non-profit, educational, and professional
networking organization for women in the public finance industry, specifically throughout
Chicagoland. Governed by a 15-member board of directors representing the areas of finance, banking
and law, the organization also sponsors a variety of philanthropic events in support of women.
In support of its mission, Chicago WPF plans to award up to three scholarships: the Dana Marinacci
Scholarship ($2,000) for women students interested in public finance with a focus on government, the
Founder’s Scholarship ($1,500) for women students interested in all scopes of finance, and the Miró
Scholarship ($1,000) open to women students with an interest in financial services. This year we are also
adding an additional new element to the scholarships. Those awarded will also receive ongoing
mentorship and access to a limited number of Chicago WPF educational and social events in the upcoming
year.

To qualify for a scholarship, the applicant must satisfy the following requirements:
1. Be a female Chicagoland resident attending college or graduate school in Fall 2021;
2. Have a minimum 3.2 GPA;
3. Exhibit leadership skills through extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer positions and/or
community service;
4. Have an interest in a career in public finance (including law, finance, accounting, public policy,
banking, government and/or non-profits); and
5. Complete and submit the following:
a. Scholarship Application (see attached)
b. Essay response
c. Copy of transcript
d. Recommendation letter from student’s academic advisor, department chair or faculty
member.
Send all completed scholarship packets via e-mail in PDF format to info@chicagowpf.com no later
than 5:00 P.M., Chicago/Central Time, on Friday, July 30, 2021.
Scholarship recipients will be selected by Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Proof of enrollment in the fall
semester of study for 2021 must be provided to Chicago WPF before funds will be disbursed. If you have
questions, please contact Chicago WPF at info@chicagowpf.com

APPLICIANT INFORMATION
First Name
Last Name
Permanent Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone
Email
College/Graduate School
Major
Expected Graduation Date
GPA

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
(You must complete all three sections)
1. Describe your extracurricular activities and other hobbies in the order of interest to you. Include
specific events and/or major accomplishments, dates of involvement and approximate hours spent per
week.
2. Starting with your most recent position, please list paid jobs or volunteer internships you have
held. Include employer, job title, dates of employment, approximate hours spent per week and specific
events and/or major accomplishments.
3. List any community service in which you have participated. Include the name of the organization, a
description of the work, dates of involvement, specific events and/or major accomplishments.

PERSONAL ESSAYS (500 words or less)
1. Describe a specific life challenge or obstacle you have had to overcome to achieve your current level
of education and/or pursue your future education.
2. Describe your interest in public finance and how you plan to impact the industry.