EDUCATION SUPPORT AWARD APPLICATIONS

In 2009, the Foundation will offer five Education Support Awards of up to $2000 each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training.

We will accept applications for 2009 Education Support Awards beginning on, but not before, May 1, 2009. Applications must be postmarked no later than July 1, 2009. Education Support Awards may be used for direct school expenses or for living expenses while you are enrolled in an educational program. Awardees will be notified by phone or email in September 2009.  

Applicant Criteria:

• must be a woman, at least 17 years of age
• must be a mother, with minor children
• must be enrolled in a skills training, ESL, or GED program; or pursuing a technical/vocational degree, an associate's degree, a first bachelor's degree, or a professional/master's/doctoral degree.
• must be enrolled in an accredited program during the 2009-2010 academic year
• must be low-income (annual family income less than $17,500 for a family of 2; $22,000 for a family of 3; $26,500 for a family of 4)

Click HERE to download the 2009 application. (Adobe Reader or Acrobat is required - click here to download the free Reader)