Scholarships

Name of Scholarship: Rhode Island Commission on Women/Freda Goldman Education Award

Purpose: The Rhode Island Commission on Women Freda H. Goldman Education Awards Fund, which was established at The Rhode Island Community Foundation in 1997, provides annual awards to Rhode Island women who need financial assistance in order to pursue an education or job training beyond high school. The awards are given for transportation, child-care, tutoring, educational materials or other support services (not including tuition) that may be necessary to help women complete their educational goals. Preference will be given to highly motivated, self-supporting low-income women.

Deadline: June 12, 2006

Award: Three to five awards of $300-$600 annually. This award is renewable.

Selection Critera:

In order to qualify as an applicant, you must meet the following criteria:

• Either preparing for a nontraditional job or career through an educational program,
• or returning to the labor market in need of training to sharpen your skills,
• or be an ex-offender wishing to undertake vocational or career education and training,
• or be a displaced homemaker and/or single mother wishing to further your education.
• Be enrolled or registered in an educational or job skills training program.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are completing their first degree or certificate program.
• Live in Rhode Island.
• Able to demonstrate financial need.

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Please pass a copy of this scholarship application along to eligible individuals you may know who could benefit from this opportunity. Thank you.