The Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation was established by the Wilmington Women in Business in 1996 to provide financial incentive and mentoring assistance to a woman returning to school to improve her life and opportunities. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, or national origin.
Candidates must:
• Be female
• Be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
• Be a resident of Nationwide OR be employed in Nationwide for at least 12 months
• Be at least 20 years of age and have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Have had at least a two year break in education either after completing high school or during post-secondary (college) studies
• Be admitted to 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 to apply.)
• Be recommended by a Social Service Agency OR College Representative
• Have at least a C average if currently enrolled in college
• Certify financial need
• Submit a completed application including a personal statement
The number and amount of the awards will be determined annually prior to the fall semester but will in no event exceed the costs of tuition, fees, books and other direct educational expenses. Awards will be paid to the college prior to the beginning of each semester.
Or, completed applications can be mailed to:
Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 7784
Wilmington, DE 19803
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