Patsy Takemoto Mink (1927-2002) served in the US Congress from 1965-1976 and again from 1990-2002, where she represented Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District. The first woman of color elected to the US House of Representatives, she worked tirelessly for civil rights, women's rights, economic justice, civil liberties, peace, and the integrity of the democratic process.  Established in 2003, the Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation aims to carry on some of Congresswoman Mink's most ardent commitments: educational access, support, and opportunity for low-income women, especially mothers; and educational enrichment for children.

In 2008, 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 Education Support Awards for 2008 on, but not before, May 1, 2008. Applications must be postmarked no later than July 1, 2008. Awardees will be notified by phone or email on or around the first week of September. Shortly after recipient notification, the list of awardees is posted on this site. (Please note: The Foundation will contact awardees only. We are not able to contact each applicant about the status of her application.