Who Is Eligible?

Bridging People and Places offers an annual scholarship of up to $500 for female students,

aged 30 and above, at transitional points in their lives.

• Priority will be given to unemployed or underemployed women with children.

• The scholarship is for vocational/technical, 2-year or 4-year college programs for the

   purpose of securing a degree, increasing job skills, or pursuing a new job skill.

• Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a certified technical or vocational training

   program or an undergraduate college program for the semester following the

   application.

• Applicants may be single parents, individuals just entering the workforce, or displaced

   homemakers.

• Previous recipients of this scholarship may apply again, providing they are in good

   standing with their educational institution.

• Application Deadline is April 30th.

Selection Criteria

The following factors, among others, are considered for each applicant:

The Scholarship Committee also looks at any special circumstances that impact the applicant's

ability to finance her education.

How Can the Monies Be Used?

Scholarship monies may be used to pay for tuition, books, child care, transportation, or

educational fees. In most cases, the scholarship monies will be issued directly to the

educational institution.