THE CITIGROUP INVESTMENT BANKING DIVISION

THE CITIGROUP INVESTMENT BANKING DIVISIONGLOBAL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Dear Applicant,

On behalf of the selection committee, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Citigroup Investment Banking Division Global Diversity Scholarship Program and invite you to apply for a rewarding scholarship experience. Our Scholarship Program was initially established to increase female and minority student interest in Citigroup and has now been broadened to expand the company’s pool of prospective employees to include those individuals from all backgrounds who possess unique experiences. Students will be selected for the program on a competitive basis and we are looking for students who have demonstrated extraordinary performance as leaders on their campus as well as in their communities. Students who are juniors pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree will be considered for the program.

Each scholarship recipient will be granted a paid 10-week internship opportunity during the summer before their senior year and is eligible to receive a one-time award of up to $10,000, which will be granted upon successful completion of the summer internship.

In the selection process, we look for a number of the same qualities in our scholarship recipients that we consider essential for a successful career in Investment Banking. We search for a combination of academic and leadership excellence coupled with experiences and personal qualities that indicate an individual’s potential to thoroughly benefit from the program and excel in the field of Investment Banking. Recipients of this scholarship are chosen from a group of finalists who are selected through a rigorous selection process. Students of all disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Please note that students who have not maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 will not be considered for the program.

The written application and supporting documents are of primary importance in the selection process. They offer you an opportunity to candidly describe your background, accomplishments, academic ability, and plans for the future. The application must be your unique, honest, and private statement to the Committee. Finalists will also have the opportunity to provide additional information in a personal interview to be conducted by members of the Scholarship Program Committee. The final determination (in the Scholarship Program Committee’s sole discretion) will be based on both the personal interview and the written application.

You should complete the top section of the request for transcript form and the recommendation forms and deliver them to the appropriate individuals early enough so that they may be returned to us by the application due date.

We again thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better. Good Luck.

Sincerely,

Caitlin McLaughlinDirector, Campus RecruitingCitigroup Global Markets, Inc.

Patricia DavidManaging Director & Head of Global DiversityCitigroup Global Markets, Inc.


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Completed applications should be submitted by Friday, January 14, 2005 to:

Heather LanningGlobal Diversity Scholarship ProgramCitigroup Investment Banking Division388 Greenwich Street, 37th FloorNew York, NY [email protected]

*The General Information Form, Additional Information Sheet, Personal Essay, and Current Resume can be submitted electronically.

Application Requirements:

Candidates who meet the following criteria will be considered for the Program:

You are currently a junior pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree You have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 You are a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident or foreign national authorized to work in the

U.S., provided that Citigroup will not be required to sponsor you to extend or maintain your work authorization. (This program is not open to any foreign national in the U.S. in F, J, M, Dependent E or L-2 nonimmigrant status.)

You should submit the following required items:

____ General Information Form____ Additional Information Sheet (Awards/Honors, Extracurricular/Community Activities, Other Scholarships) ____ Official Transcript____ Two Recommendations (One Academic and One Non-Academic)____ Current Resume____ Personal Essay

Scholarship Details:

Each Scholarship Program recipient will be granted a paid internship opportunity within a group in the Investment Bank. Group placement is based on business needs as well as personal interest.

Each recipient is eligible to receive a one-time award of up to $10,000. Scholarship award amounts will be determined based on successful completion of the 10-week summer internship, level of contribution to the firm, direct impact to the group/team, attitude, work ethic and summer reviews.

Scholarships will be paid directly to each recipient at the end of the internship. The scholarship award will be considered income and is generally subject to federal, state, and local income taxes.

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GENERAL INFORMATION FORM

Name:

Last First Middle Initial

Permanent Address:

Number Street Apartment Number

City State Zip Code Telephone

Current Address (if different):



U.S. Citizen Yes No

Are you authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring any further sponsorship? Yes No

E-mail Address:

University/College you are currently attending:

SAT Scores: M V

ACT Scores:

Major: GPA:

Expected Graduation Date:

Are you currently a Junior? Yes No

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GENERAL INFORMATION FORM (continued)

A. Awards and Honors (Please list on a separate sheet of paper)

B. Extracurricular Activities (Please list on a separate sheet of paper)

C. Scholarships (Please list on a separate sheet of paper)Are you a part of any other scholarship programs? If yes, please list and describe, including dollar amounts.

D. Community Activities (Please continue list on a separate sheet if needed)

Activity& Office Held

Date(s) of Participation

Number of Members

Hours per Week

Contact Name & Telephone

E. Personal Essay

On separate white sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 paper, please type an essay of approximately 1,000 words addressing the following questions: Please share how your academic and personal experiences to date have prepared you for a possible career in Investment Banking. What experiences have influenced your decision to pursue a career in financial services and how will our scholarship program assist you in achieving those goals?

Signature: Date:


RECOMMENDATION FORM

Name of Evaluator:


Note to Applicant:

Please complete the information requested below. Submit this form together with an envelope to the person who will write your recommendation. Ask your Recommender to enclose the form he/she has written on your behalf, seal the envelope, sign across the seal, and return it to you. Enclose the sealed envelope with your completed application. Please note that you are required to submit two recommendations, one academic and one non-academic. Please print additional copies of this form as needed.

Name of Applicant:


Undergraduate School:

Major:

I understand that federal legislation provides enrolled students with a right of access to this recommendation which may be waived, and that no organization or person can require me to waive this right. Check your choice and sign the following statement:

I hereby ____ waive ____ do not waive my right of access to this recommendation. I authorize my Recommender to provide a candid evaluation and all relevant information to the Citigroup Investment Banking Division Scholarship Program Committee.

Note to the Evaluator:

The person whose name appears above is applying for a scholarship provided by the Citigroup Investment Banking Division. The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to assist qualified young men and women in their pursuit of a business education and to identify high-quality potential employees. Your candid assessment of the applicant will assist the Scholarship Program Committee in its evaluation. We greatly appreciate your time and effort in completing this form. This recommendation is to be returned to the applicant. Please seal and sign the back flap of the envelope.

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RECOMMENDATION FORM (continued)

On your professional letterhead, please type a one-page recommendation for the student indicated on this Recommendation Form. Please address items 1 – 4:

1. How long have you known the applicant and in what connection?

2. What do you consider the applicant’s talents or strengths?

3. What do you consider the applicant’s weaknesses or developmental needs?

4. Please feel free to provide any additional information about the applicant’s record, potential, or personal qualities, which you believe would be helpful to the Scholarship Program Committee in considering this person’s application.

5. Please give us your appraisal of the applicant in terms of the qualities listed below. Rate the applicant in comparison with others whom you have known or with top performing men and women in his or her academic peer group.

No Information Below Average(Bottom Third)

Average (Middle Third)

Good (Top Third)

Excellent (Top 15%)

Outstanding (Top 5%)

Intellectual Ability

Analytical Ability

Quantitative Ability

Motivation

Personal Maturity

Organizational Skills

Ability to work with others

Self Confidence

Evaluator’s Signature: Date:

Position or Title:

School or Firm:

Address:




TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM

To the Applicant:

Please complete the information requested below. Give this form to your college or university early enough so that it will be returned to you in time to submit with your completed application. Please print additional copies of this form as needed.

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT:

Name of Applicant:


Undergraduate School:

Date of Enrollment:

I hereby authorize the release of a transcript of my academic record to Citigroup.

Signature of Applicant:

Date:

TO THE SCHOOL:

The above named person is applying to the Citigroup Investment Banking Division Global Diversity Scholarship Program and requests that a transcript of his or her academic record be released to the Scholarship Program Committee. We ask that you enclose this form together with an official transcript in the envelope provided. Please seal the envelope and sign across the envelope seal. Return the sealed envelope to the applicant so it can be included with his or her application.

The Citigroup Investment Banking Division Global Diversity Scholarship Program Committee wants to assure that we have fairly judged a candidate’s record based on a particular college’s grading standards. We ask that, whenever possible, you include information on this student’s cumulative grade-point average and cumulative rank in class.

Cumulative grade-point average:

Cumulative rank in class:

Please explain grade-point system (for example, A=4, B=3, etc.):

If the student has failed or repeated a course is this indicated on the Transcript? Yes No

Signature of School Official completing request:

School Official’s Name (please print):

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