Scholarships

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NSN Scholarship Program

The NSN Scholarship program awards scholarships to Juniors and/or Seniors pursing a degree at one of the Historically Black Colleges Universities. All scholarship award winners will be notified on or before May 30, 2008. Presentation of scholarships will be made during the NSN National Conference, August 13-18, 2008 in Dallas, Texas

Scholarship includes:

$1,000 Scholarship
One Year Membership to a local NSN Chapter
Name and photo in 2008 NSN National Conference Journal
Interviews with Select NSN National Conference Career Fair Companies
Expense paid trip and complimentary admission to the 2008 NSN National Conference & Career Fair in Dallas, Texas, August 14-16, 2008

Scholarships are offered to female students in the name of NSN Board Member Agnes C. Lightfoot and to male students in the name of NSN Board Member John M. Watson, Jr.

About Agnes Lightfoot:
Agnes Lightfoot has been part of National Sales Network since its inception in 1987 New Jersey. She worked in various capacities from registrar to data base manager for the organization. She was the first National Secretary, the first NSN Meeting Planner and the first Editor of the Annual Conference Journal. Agnes is a member of the Board of Directors of NSN and performs the role of Secretary for the Board as well as Chairperson for the NSN Scholarship Program.

About John Watson, Jr.:
John Watson is a 12-year member of NSN. He is co-founder and first President of the Chicago Chapter. John is currently the Chairman of the Board for the Chicago Chapter. He a founding member of both the NSN Board of directors and the national office, where he serves as VP of Operations.

NATIONAL SALES NETWORK
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

All Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time of application. Business majors are preferred, however, all majors will be considered. In this case your desire to pursue a career in sales and/or marketing is most important.

Applicants must submit a current transcript showing proof of a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and minimum 3.0 GPA in your major. An unofficial transcript is acceptable with the application. Official transcript will be required before scholarship is awarded.

Applicants must submit a current copy of their Resume.

Applicants must submit two letters of recommendations. The letters may be from faculty members, advisors, or employment supervisors.

Applicants must submit a minimum 300 word typed essay on one of the following topics:

“What will be your greatest challenges entering the world
of corporate Sales and how you will handle them?”

Why do you feel sales is the right career for you?

Deadline: May 23, 2008
All applicants will be notified on or before May 30, 2008

Please send resume/application to agneslight@yahoo.com

Forward Letters of Recommendation/Transcript to:

Agnes C. Lightfoot
National Sales Network
38 FENWICK LANE
PALM COAST, FLORIDA 32137

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