AWW Scholarship

Do you know a woman who is trying to change her life? 

The AWW Advisory Board is pleased to announce that A Woman's Work will be awarding one $2500 Founders' Scholarship this year in honor of the women who founded A Woman’s Work in 2003. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide a source of financial support for women who have delayed or interrupted their post-high school education or training, who find themselves in need of additional education or vocational training in order to obtain employment or to make a needed change in their current employment situation.

Application Procedure:
All scholarship applications must be completed (a link to the application is provided below) and submitted by May 31, 2013.

Click Here to Submit a Scholarship Application

In addition to the application, the following information is required and should be attached to the application electronically:
 - Two written letters of recommendation
 - Verification of enrollment or a copy of the letter of acceptance from the college or university

If you do not have the recommendation letters or enrollment verification in an electronic format, you may deliver them to:  A Woman’s Work Scholarship, 2204 18th Ave, Longmont, CO 80501. Read More for additional details about the Scholarship including eligibility requirements, selection process and scholarship fund disbursement. Questions? Please contact A Woman's Work at 303-827-7085.

Eligibility Requirements: A woman who meets the following requirements is eligible to apply:

• Has lived or worked in the St.Vrain Valley (the communities served by St.Vrain Valley School District) for a minimum of 90 days;
• Is a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States;
• Demonstrates a critical need for financial assistance;
• Exhibits strong desire, ability and determination to complete a training and/or academic program; and
• Has a definite plan to use the desired training to upgrade skills for career advancement, to train for a new career field or to enter or reenter the job market

These are competitive awards with the primary areas of consideration being:

• Need for education or training to either enter the workforce or to make a needed change in their current employment situation;
• Financial need; and
• Current enrollment or application for admission to a college/university or vocational training program.

Selection Process:

• The Scholarship Advisory Committee will review completed applications and make recommendations for funding to A Woman’s Work Board of Directors. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• A Woman’s Work Board of Directors will make final decisions on the scholarship awards.

Scholarship Fund Disbursement:

• Scholarships will be awarded based on the availability of funds, and may be used for tuition, fees, books, equipment or tools necessary for the course of study.
• A minimum of two-thirds of the scholarship must be used for educational expenses (tuition, fees and books) which will be paid to the institution of the recipient’s choice, and not directly to the recipient. The remaining third may be used for tuition, books, fees, verifiable childcare and transportation expenses; and all funds are paid directly to the vocational training program, college/university, service provider or vendor. The funds must be used within one calendar year.
• The amount of the award may cover all, or only a portion of the student’s actual cost and all unused funds must be returned to A Woman’s Work.