The University of Connecticut’s Women’s
Center is pleased to announce the granting of the 100 Years
of Women Scholarship Award for the sixteenth year. The 100
Years of Women Scholarship Fund was established in 1992
to honor a current UCONN undergraduate or graduate student
(who will be enrolled for the Fall 2010 semester) or high
school senior planning to enroll in the University of Connecticut,
who has demonstrated a commitment to women’s issues
through service to their community or school. The scholarship
award ranges from $250 to $1,000.
Click on the following link, http://womenscenter.uconn.edu/Application_11.pdf
to access the application and recommendation forms. These
forms are also available at the UCONN Women's Center and
the Office of Student Financial Aid Services.
The following eligibility criteria have been established
as guidelines in the selection process:
The applicant must:
1. demonstrate a commitment to women’s issues through
service to their community or school;
2. be a current UConn undergraduate or graduate student
who will be enrolled for the Fall 2010 semester, or high
school senior planning to enroll at UConn;
3. be in need of financial assistance; and
4. demonstrate high academic performance.
To apply, the applicant must: a) complete all items in the
application form; b) enclose two letters of recommendation
from individuals who can comment on their commitment and
service to women’s issues; and
c) enclose an unofficial transcript. These
documents must be turned in or forwarded to the UCONN Women's
Center, 2110 Hillside Road, Unit 3118, Storrs, CT 06269-3118
by February 25, 2011. Previous recipients are eligible to
apply.
For more information, please call the Women’s Center
at (860) 486-4738, or the Office of Student Financial Aid
Services at (860) 486-2819.
