AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program

Monday, 06 August 2007

The AARP Foundation’s Women’s Scholarship Program provides scholarship funds to women 40+ seeking new job skills, training, and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families, and improve their communities. The AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program is available to eligible individuals with moderate and lower incomes and limited financial resources. The scholarship program is made possible by a generous donation from AARP to the AARP Foundation, the organization’s affiliated charity. Scholarship Program Administrators (SPA) in Nashville, Tennessee will oversee the selection process.

Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must:

Be a female age 40 or over (as October 31, 2007);

Be able to demonstrate financial need;

Submit a proposal for enrollment in a not-for-profit, post-secondary school or training program (within 6 months of the scholarship award date).

Important: All applicants must have a valid email address to complete application and use the access code of AFWSP.

Priority Applicants Priority will be given to applicants in the following categories: Individuals returning to the workforce after an extended absence; Individuals in jobs with insufficient pay, benefits or growth opportunities; or Grandmothers with significant financial responsibility for one or more grandchildren. Additional consideration will also be given to applicants who can demonstrate: (a) that the scholarship will not only improve their lives, but also benefit their families and/or communities; or (b) that they have overcome significant obstacles in their lives.

Scholarship Applications Accepted Aug. 31 - October 31

Click to Apply Starting August 31!

Please use Access Key AFWSP

Important: Applicants must have a valid email address to complete the application. There are a number of providers such as Google and Yahoo that offer free email services. If you are not sure about how to set up an account, you may be able to get assistance through a local library or community center.

AARP

Special thanks to Bea Woodard and Max for the lead.

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