AARP Foundation Seeks to Fund Women Scholars


AARP Foundation Seeks to Fund Women Scholars

Do you know any women age 40+ who are back to school seeking new job skills, training, and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families? The AARP Foundation will award up to 100 scholarships to eligible individuals with moderate to lower incomes and limited financial resources. See criteria and refer candidates to apply through March 31.

Who is eligible to apply?

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must be:

• Women
• Age 40 or over by March 31, 2009
• Able to demonstrate financial need

Enrolled in an accredited school or technical program within 6 months of the scholarship award date. The application deadline is March 31, 2009, at 5:00 pm Central Time (CST) . The application will not be available after this time.

For more information, visit http://www.aarpfoundationwlc.org