Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund Talbots Award Amount $1000-$10000 Deadline Date March 05, 2002 Awards Available 55 Description The Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund is open to women who are seeking a degree from an accredited four-year college, university or vocational-technical school. To be considered for this award, you must be a woman who has earned a high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago (no later than September of 1991). The award requires you to submit an essay and transcript with the application. Scholarship selection is based on a number of criteria, including financial need, your academic record, scholarship essay, potential to succeed, leadership and participation in community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals and an outside appraisal.Additional Information For additional information, please visit the Talbots Web site. Click on "About Talbots" then "Women's Scholarship Fund" to get the information regarding this scholarship. Applicable Majors All Areas of Study Number of applications received 1000 Contact Talbots Scholarship and Awards Program 1Talbots Drive Hingham, MA 02043 Award number #30492 ************************** Lesbian Leadership Scholarship An Uncommon Legacy Foundation, Inc. Award Amount Minimum: $2500 Deadline Date July 01, 2002 Description The Lesbian Leadership Scholarship is open to lesbian undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate a commitment or contribution to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community and have financial need. Your academic performance/honors, personal/financial hardship and service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community will also be considered.Additional Information You must include a completed application, an up-to-date school transcript, a written personal statement of fewer than 1,000 words and at least two letters of recommendation. Please visit the Web site for complete information. Applicable Majors All Fields of Study Contact An Uncommon Legacy Foundation, Inc. Legacy Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 33727 Washington, DC 20033 Award number #18644 ************************************ Jeannette Rankin Foundation/Women's Education Fund Jeannette Rankin Foundation Award Amount Varies Deadline Date March 01, 2002 Awards Available 25 Description The Jeannette Rankin Foundation grants are awarded to low-income women who are age 35 or older. To qualify for this award, you must be a US citizen and currently accepted or enrolled in a certified course of technical/vocational training or an undergraduate degree program. The grants are non-renewable and cannot be used toward a graduate degree. The ideal applicant will be a promising student with clear goals and serious financial need.Additional Information Applications are only available from November 1 through mid-February. During these months, you can request an application packet by mailing a self-addressed stamped envelope or visit the the website to download the materials. Applicable Majors All Areas of Study Contact Jeannette Rankin Foundation Scholarships and Awards Committee PO Box 6653 Athens, GA 306046653 Award number #00960 Yolanda R. Brown To decide to live at the level of choice is to take responsibility and be in control of your life. Arbie M. Dale Be prepared, curious and vigilant! Yolanda R. Brown Be the change you wish to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi Vision looks inward and becomes duty. Vision looks outward and becomes aspiration. Vision looks upward and becomes faith. Author unknown ============================================================= The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp