NEW PERSPECTIVES SCHOLARSHIP

FOR RETURNING WOMEN

The NEW PERSPECTIVES SCHOLARSHIP of up to $500 reimbursement will be awarded to a woman who is in the process of developing personal goals and commitment to herself. She hopes to eventually complete a degree program leading to a new career or to advance her status in her current field.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS

  1. Applicant must be at least 24 years old.
  2. Applicant must be a resident of the North Penn, Wissahickon, or Souderton school districts.
  3. Applicant must explain her personal goals and commitment to herself through a written statement.
  4. This scholarship will be awarded to a woman who in the initial stages of undergraduate studies. If enrolled in a degree program, she has freshman or sophomore standing. The course(s) must be taken at an accredited 2 year or 4 year college. No minimum course load is required. No preference will be given to either full or part-time students. The course may have been completed during the 2010-2011 academic year, but must be completed no later than January, 2012.
  5. Applications must be received no later than April 15, 2011. Mail application to: New Perspectives Scholarship, AAUW Lansdale Branch, PO Box 381, Lansdale, PA 19446.
  6. Award notification will be made by May 18, 2011. The recipient must submit a transcript to AAUW Lansdale Branch showing successful completion of the course (grade of C or better) to receive reimbursement.

Click here to download a printable application form in PDF format.

AAUW MISSION and DIVERSITY STATEMENT

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class. Membership is open to a graduate holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate or higher degree from a qualified institution. Membership is not by invitation.