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Section 4 - National Women's Scholarships
- Business and Professional Women Foundation
The national BPW Foundation offers Career Advancement Scholarships to women who are 25 or older, have a clear career goal, and will “graduate” within 12-24 mos. from the date of the grant. Deadline Apr. 15. Contact info: www.bpwusa.org; BPW Foundation, 2012 Massachusetts Ave, Washington, D.C. 20036
- Linda Lael Miller Scholarship
This scholarship offers $1,000 to any woman pursuing college education. Deadline: Dec. Contact info: Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women, c/o Nancy Berland Public Relations, 1437 NW 40th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73118. www.lindalaelmiller.com
- Women’s Independence Scholarship Program
This scholarship is for survivors of domestic violence. Priority is given to applicants that have left their abuser within the last 24 mo. It is a national competition. No deadline. Contact info: The SUNSHINE LADY Foundation, Inc. Women’s Independence Scholarship Program 4900 Randall Pkwy. Ste H, Wilmington, NC 28403 Tele: (910) 397-7742 Fax: (910) 397-0023
- Rita Levine Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to women returning to school after an absence of at least seven years. Awards are made on the local, national and regional levels. This award is a stipend for $600. Deadline: Jan. of every year. Contact info: MENSA Education and Research Foundation, C/O Patricia Merk, 231Herweck Dr. #210, San Antonio, TX 78213 Tele: (210) 340-1966
- Talbot's Women’s Scholarship Fund
This is a national scholarship for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago, and are now seeking a college degree. Up to 55 scholarships will be awarded, five for $10,000 and 50 for $1000. Students who have previously obtained a bachelor’s degree are not eligible to apply. Deadline: Mar. Contact info: Talbot’s Women’s Scholarship Fund, Scholarship Management Services, CSFA 1505 Riverview Rd, P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082, Tele: 507- 931-1682
- Jeannette Rankin Award
Women who are at least 35 years of age are eligible to apply for this scholarship if they are in financial need and have clear educational goals. This award is a stipend for $1000. Deadline: Jan. of every year. Contact info: Jeannette Rankin Award: P.O. Box 665 Athens, GA 30604 www.rankinfoundation.org
- Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarships
This is an annual essay contest, which includes local regional and national scholarships. Deadline: January. Contact information: Diana Maul, MERF Scholarship Chair dimaul@aol.com or Oregon MENSA. Website: www.oregon.us.mensa.org
- A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship
This scholarship helps students afford high quality undergraduate education in their chosen field of study. Each scholarship will be for $1,500 per academic year. Deadline: March 30. Contact info: The Center for Education Solution, Box 208, San Francisco, CA 94104-0208. Phone: 925-934-7304 Website: http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html
- USA Funds Provides hundreds of scholarships for low-income undergraduate & graduate students, including full and part-time students. 50% scholarships designated for minority & disabled students. March deadline. Contact: USAfunds.org
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