Women's Scholarships
Executive Women International Scholarship
Talbot's Women's Scholarship Fund
Women's Opportunity Award / Soroptimist International Organization
American Business Women’s Association Outright Grant
Award: $1,500
Deadline: February 28, 2013
Eligibility: (1) United States citizens and Iowa residents residing
in Polk, Dallas, or Warren counties; (2) at least a Sophomore in college, completing
a minimum of 60 credit hours by December 31, 2012; (3) attending an accredited
Iowa university authorized to offer baccalaureate degrees or higher; and (4)
achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0
scale.
Apply:
For consideration email your , name, GPA,
permanent address, name of Iowa university that you are attending, and an
alternate email address to marthaowen@mchsi.com
A short time later you will receive a log on and
password to log on and complete the application process.
The deadline for submission of application and
all attachments is February 28, 2013.
The winner will be notified by March of 2013.
A check will be issued by national, jointly to
the educational institution and the recipient. Funds are limited to tuition, books,
and fees.
Des Moines Women’s Club
Deadline: January (annually)
Award: Varies
Eligibility: For 5 different scholarships
1. Lois Dell Memorial Scholarship- full-time female student
2. Liselotte Gurau Memorial Scholarship- full-time female student pursuing degree in health related field
3. Helen McEwan Memorial Scholarship- full-time female student pursuing degree in elementary education
4. Olive C. Riddell Memorial Scholarship- female student in any academic field
5. Rose Lorenz Schwartz Memorial Scholarship- male or female student pursuing a degree in music or dance or studying music or dance as a component of a Performing Arts major.
Applicants may only apply for one of the five memorial scholarships, must be a full-time student beyond high school level and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school. Must be a legal resident of Polk County, or bordering counties: Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, Warren.
Apply: Applications can be downloaded off the following website: http://www.desmoineswomensclub.org or visit the Office of Student Financial Planning in Carnegie Hall for more information.
Contact: Phone: (515) 244-0507, Email: betts@hoytsherman.org
DRI Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: August (Annually)
Award: $10,000 (2 available)
Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority or woman.
Apply: Applications can be done online at: http://www.dri.org/
Contact: Katrina H. Holland, (312) 698-6207, kholland@dri.org
Executive Women International Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012
Award: Scholarship Grants totaling $5,000
Eligibility: The criteria to be used to pre-screen the candidates will include financial need, head of household with small children, and/or at-risk adult.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- Utilize personal assessment and/or re-entry programs available through colleges, community agencies, service groups, or career professionals
- Clearly define career goals and objectives
- Specify the education requirements to attain the above goals and objectives
- Provide recent tax return
- Applicant must be residing in the boundaries of and EWI Chapter. For the Des Moines Chapter they are Polk, Dallas, Story, and Warren County.
Apply: Applications can be picked up in the Office of Student Financial Planning located in Carnegie Hall or go to www.executivewomen.org
Contact: Kim Thomas, Sr. Executive Assistant to the Publisher, Des Moines Register Media Gannett Midwest- U.S. Community Publishing 715 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph (515)284-8042 Fax (515)284-8222 email:kthomas@dmreg.com
Miss Iowa Speedway Scholarship
Deadline: April 12, 2013
Award: $1500
Eligibility:
- Must be at least 18 years of age as of June 7, 2013.Must be singleMust be enrolled in an accredited College or University in the United States for the 2013-2014 school year.
- Must send in a headshot along with their entry of application.
- Must fulfill other duties as listed on the scholarship application.
Contact
Information:For questions, contact Jenny Will at 641-791-8027 ormailto:jwill@iowaspeedway.com
Additional
Information:
See the application and full rules in the scholarship file in the Office of
Student Financial Planning located in Carnegie Hall.
Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund
Deadline: January (annually)
Award: $10,000 OR $30,000
Eligibility: Must be women currently residing in the United States or Canada. Must be women who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2010. Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four- year college or university. Must be attending the full 2011-2012 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2012; and have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete and undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the fall 2011 academic term.
Apply: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/?intcmp=20101004_scholarship_apply
Contact: Email: talbotswomen@scholarshipamerica.org Phone: 1-507-931-1682
Women’s Opportunity Award / Soroptimist International Organization
Deadline: December 15, 2011
Award: up to $10,000
Eligibility:
- Student must be female and head of the household, with primary financial responsibility supporting their family (including children, a spouse, and parents)
- Must be currently attending or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program.
- Student must demonstrate financial need.
Contact Information:
Soroptimist International of Des Moines
4400 E.P. True Parkway Unit #12
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: (515) 225-3405
Additional Information: For more information please see this scholarship folder in the Office of Student Financial Planning located in Carnegie Hall or email ckluza@q.com to request an online application.
