Women over 50 may be eligible for grants to further their education.
More and more women over the age of 50 are returning to school to pursue a new career or continue in their established careers. Universities, private organizations and companies offer grants to further the continuing education of such women. In addition, organizations in a specific field like the Association for Women in Science offer grants for women who have achieved success in their field.
University Grants
Grant funding for women over 50 is available from colleges and universities. The Alma Baron Second Chance for Women is awarded to women over the age of 45 who are recently admitted or continuing University of Wisconsin-Madison students in good academic standing. Eligible applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents, and must demonstrate financial need. In addition, applicants must show evidence of probable academic success based on experiences of the previous five years.
Grants for Women in Science
The Association for Women in Science has an array of grants for women in the sciences who may be over 50 years of age. The American Society for Microbiology awards grants to scientists in research, education and service, including women over 50. The Funderberg Research Scholar Award in Gastric Biology Related to Cancer supports established investigators who are working toward a cure for the disease. The Society for Neuroscience Mika Salpeter Lifetime Achievement Award grants $5,000 to individuals with outstanding career accomplishments in the field who have promoted the careers of women. The Women in Technology Leadership Awards honor women who act as role models and demonstrate leadership in technological fields.
Private Scholarship Funds
Private scholarship funds like the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Scholarship grant money to women over 50. The Margaret McNamara Fund grants $11,000 for women toward tuition for a graduate program located in the United States or Canada. Eligible applicants must provide documentation demonstrating that they have worked with women or children and will continue this type of service upon graduation.
Company Awards
Companies like Talbot's offer scholarships for women over 50. The Talbot's Women's Scholarship Fund, offered by the Talbot's Charitable Foundation, grants an award to women over the age of 27 who earned a high school diploma or GED at least 10 years before. Eligible applicants must be seeking a college degree at a two-year college, a four-year college or university, or a vocational/technical school. The Talbot Scholarship grants a minimum of $1,000 to 50 recipients and a maximum of $10,000 to five recipients. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academics, an essay, leadership qualities, community service, honors and employment. The applicant may be asked about her career goals.
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