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Scholarship Deadline Extended By Women's Club of South County
Due To The Covid-19 Crisis, Applications Will Be Accepted Until 1 June
Each year the Greater Federation of Women's Clubs Women's Club of South County awards scholarship ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars to selected applicants who are enrolled in, or accepted in, an accredited educational program leading to a degree (associate or bachelor's) or a certificate required to practice a career or vocation. Because of the coronavirus crisis, the club has extended its deadline until June 1. For further information and to access the application, visit www.gfwcri.org (select South County in the drop-down menu, then click on Scholarship program). You may also call (401) 287-4392 or email admin@GFWCRISouthCounty.org.
To be eligible, an applicant must
- Be a woman of at least age 19 by date of application, with a high school diploma or GED.
- Be a resident of Washington County (Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham/Block Island, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, or Westerly).
- Exhibit financial need by providing documentation as requested.
- Be enrolled, or accepted, in an accredited educational program and working toward a first degree (associate or bachelor's) or in a career/vocational training or certificate program.
- Demonstrate the motivation to achieve educational and career goals.