Women Empowering Women Scholarship, USA

The Women Empowering Women Scholarship is a community-focused financial aid program designed to support women who are restarting or continuing their educational journey later in life. It specifically encourages non-traditional female students who may have faced financial, personal, or social challenges that delayed their access to higher education. By providing targeted support, the scholarship aims to empower women in Dearborn County, Indiana to achieve their academic and career goals and build a stronger future for themselves and their communities.

Scholarship Overview

Scholarship Name: Women Empowering Women Scholarship
Host Organization: Dearborn Community Foundation
Country: United States
State: Indiana
County: Dearborn County
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Number of Awards: 1
Scholarship Type: Need-based / Non-traditional student support

Degree Level

Post-secondary education (college, university, or training programs)

Available Subjects

All fields of study (no restriction)

Benefits

$500 financial support
Assistance for education or training costs
Support for returning or continuing education
Community-based scholarship recognition

Purpose of the Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to support women who are returning to education later in life or continuing unfinished studies. It aims to empower female learners in Dearborn County by reducing financial barriers and encouraging higher education participation.

Eligible Nationalities

Female applicants only
Residents of Dearborn County, Indiana
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Non-traditional students who previously did not have opportunity to complete higher education
Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Women Empowering Women Scholarship, applicants must:

Be female
Be a resident of Dearborn County, Indiana
Have earned an accredited high school diploma or GED equivalent
Be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution or program
Be considered a non-traditional student returning to education or pursuing studies later in life
Meet any additional requirements established by the scholarship committee