The AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program

The AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program third round will be open from February 3 to March 31, 2009. Applications are online only at www.aarpfoundationwlc.org.

The scholarship is open to low-income women 40+. Priority is given to women who are in one of three categories: 1) women raising the children of another family member, 2) those in dead end jobs and 3) those who have been out of the paid workforce for an extended period.

The scholarships, which ranged from $500 to $5,000, are to be used for tuition and books are paid directly to the educational institution.

Nearly three hundred women were helped through the program in the first round and about 250 women received scholarships in round two. The program is funded by AARP with generous support the AARP Foundation Women’s Leadership Circle.

For more information see the attached fact sheet or contact AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarships at 202-434-2110 or visit the website at www.aarpfoundationwlc.org.