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The BPW Foundation established the Career Advancement Scholarship Program in 1969 to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged women seeking to further their education. Scholarships are provided to women who wish to advance in their careers, or are soon to enter or re-enter the workforce. The Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships, grants, and loans to over 8,000 women seeking to improve their lives.
2008-2009 Career Advancement Scholarship Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, you must:
• Be female
• Be at least 25 years of age by May 2, 2008
• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Demonstrate critical financial need
• Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $2,500 or less
• Be officially accepted into an accredited degree or certificate program at an accredited U.S. college or university, including those in American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands
• Plan to graduate or receive certification between December 1, 2008 and August 31, 2010
• Demonstrate clear career plans
• Not be earning a doctoral-level or terminal degree, such as a PhD, MD, DDS, DVM, JD, etc.
Scholarship Questions and Comments
FAQ: http://www.act.org/bpwfoundation/contact.html
Scholarship Hotline: 1-800-525-3729 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. CST, excluding holidays)
Additional Resources
Click here to access a list of BPW/USA State Federation Foundations that offer their own scholarships or education assistance. Please contact them directly with questions.
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