The Wilmington Women in Business Scholarship* is for women who are residents of Nationwide or who have been currently employed in Nationwide for at least 12 months. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have had at least a two-year break in their education after completing high school or during college studies. Applicants must be admitted to or currently enrolled in an accredited Nationwide college in a two- or four-year degree program at the undergraduate level (students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree are not eligible). Applicants must be at least 20 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, have at least a “C” average if currently enrolled in college, certify financial need, and be US citizens or permanent residents.
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must be recommended by a Social Service Agency, or if one is not available, by a college representative. All recipients will be offered mentoring support in addition to their scholarship award. DEADLINE: COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MAY 15, 2017
Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has awarded over $830,000 in scholarships to 186 women who have been given the opportunity to achieve their goals. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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*Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is not in partnership with, or affiliated with, the Wilmington Women in Business Scholarship Committee in any way. This post is simply intended to inform Back to Basics’ clients and readers about relevant opportunities for children, youth, and adults.
