Higher Education Scholarship Application

Each year, the Young Women's Alliance Foundation awards $2,500 scholarships to women enrolled in graduate school or their junior or senior year of college. Recipients are chosen based on their demonstrated financial need, commitment to community service, academic achievement and leadership potential.

Recipients will be chosen in the spring and funds will be dispersed for use during either the fall or spring semester of the upcoming school year, to be selected by the recipient. Recipients must participate in a “Community Impact Project” during the semester they receive the scholarship money. More information about qualifications and selection procedures can be found in the application.

How to Apply

Download the YWAF Higher Education Scholarship Application
To be considered, applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2012.
Mail completed applications to: YWA Foundation, Higher Education Scholarship, PO Box 1503, Austin, TX 78767.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)

Can I be paid and/or receive school credit for my Community Impact Project?
- All Community Impact Projects must be done on a volunteer basis. Paid internships do not qualify, but you may participate with an unpaid internship for which you are receiving school credit.
How will my money be released?
- It will be released upon receipt of a letter from someone involved your Community Impact Project indicating that it is either underway or complete.
Are members of Young Women’s Alliance eligible to receive the Higher Education Scholarship?
- YWA membership will neither be an advantage or disqualifier when awarding the scholarship.
How are the winners determined?
- A panel of members from YWA will review the applications. Some individuals will be asked to meet for an interview after that initial review. Final selections will be made by the end of May.

Community Impact Project F.A.Q.:

The Community Impact Project was designed to take advantage of the good work you’re already doing in the community, and to help you share it and be rewarded for it.

Q: Can I be paid/receive school credit for my Community Impact Project?
A: Yes- the only requirement is that the project helps the Central Texas community.

Q: My organization doesn’t have 40 hours on one project. Can I do more than one?
A: Yes. As long as you do your 40 hours within the same organization you are free to work on more than one project. Please outline what your goals are within each area you’re working on within the organization.

Q: What if the project I want to work on has already started or will not be completed during the semester I am working?
A: That is fine. In your Community Impact Project statement please indicate what portion of the project you expect to work on during your semester.

Q: What if I am already doing the type of activities that I intend to do for my Community Impact Project?
A: That is fine. In your Community Impact Project statement please indicate what you will achieve during your semester.

Q: Do I have to work with a nonprofit organization?
A: While nonprofit organizations undoubtedly offer the most opportunities for community impact, your work does not have to be with a nonprofit organization. You might work with a for-profit group on a particular project that helps the community, or undertaking something on your own with out the backing of a nonprofit group.

Additional Questions?

Contact the Higher Education Scholarship Chair or the YWAF VP of Giving at scholarships@youngwomensalliance.org.

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