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Available Scholarships

A. Roy and Susan Knutsen Endowment Scholarship

Adjunct Faculty Federation Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a non-traditional aged (23 years or older) SCCC student.
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Amy Mathias Memorial Scholarship

Requirements:
Preference given to a traditional-aged (22 years or younger) female SCCC student.
Must have an area of study in social sciences.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Anne M. Lubrecht Nursing Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a current SCCC student.
Must be accepted into the SCCC/PCCC nursing program.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Antiques and Treasures Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a non-traditional aged (has graduated from high school 15 years or more) currently enrolled SCCC student.
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Barry and Allison Worman Scholarship

Requirements:
1. Must be a Sussex County resident.
2. Must be an Education major.
3. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Betty June Silconas Poetry Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be an SCCC student pursuing an area of study in poetry, writing, or literature.
First preference is for a writer of poetry. A sample of your poetry should be included with your essay.
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Betty Thibodeau Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a Child Development Specialist major.
Must have completed 24 credits or more with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Must be a non-traditional aged student (23 years or older).
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Beverly & Bruce Gordon Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a non-traditional aged (23 years or older) female student.
Must be a Sussex County resident.
Must be a Project Self-Sufficiency participant (please mention this in your essay).
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Branchville Rotary Club Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a resident of Branchville, Sandyston, Frankford Township, Montague, or the northwestern part of the county.
Must be a Human Services or Criminal Justice major, or must document examples of service to one of the above communities. Please note this in your essay.
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Brian William Dunn Memorial Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be pursuing a course of study in writing or literature.
May be either a full or part time student. Available to incoming students as well.
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Incoming students must submit high school transcript to support GPA requirements.
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CenturyLink Endowment Scholarship

Charles M. Seider Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be current SCCC student.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Must be a Project Self-Sufficiency participant. (Please mention this in your essay).
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Connecting ... the ... Dots Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be current SCCC student.
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Must have an area of study in liberal arts with an elementary/secondary education option.
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Deacon Sisters Liver Fund Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be current SCCC student.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
Must be a Project Self-Sufficiency participant. (Please mention this in your essay).
Must be studying either nursing or other health-related degree program.
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Deputy Chief Daniel Rumsey Memorial Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a Hampton resident.
Must be a traditional age student.
Must be active in community service.
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Dollars for Scholars Scholarship

Donald Ryan Adjunct Faculty Federation Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a non-traditional aged student (23 years or older).
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Donald and Ruth Williams Endowment Scholarship

Dr. William and Mary Apetz Endowment Fund

Dr. William A. Connor Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
1. Open to SCCC students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
2. Must be matriculated in one of SCCC’s program offerings.
3. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See Page 4, #3 of the Scholarship Overview instructions concerning required financial documentation.)
4. Monies must be used for tuition only unless the student is in his/her final semester and
needs the scholarship for fees and books.
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Dr. Bradley M. Gottfried Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
1. Must be a student who is transitioning from a GED or ESL program to regular study at SCCC.
2. Must be a new student in the current academic year.
Preference will be given to full time students.
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Earl Felio Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a SCCC student pursuing a degree in Business Administration or a program option within Business Management.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Eastern Propane Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a Sussex County resident.
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Eloise Walko Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Preference given to a current SCCC student.
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and is intending to enter the teaching profession.
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Faculty Federation Scholarship

Requirements:
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, with no grade of “D” or “F” on transcript.
Minimum of 12 credits earned at SCCC.
Must show College and/or Community service.
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Foundation for Sussex County Community College Medallion Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a current SCCC student with a GPA of 2.75 or higher, or an incoming freshman in the top 25% of his/her graduating class. Incoming students must submit a copy of their High School grades with application.
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Franklin Mutual Insurance Scholarship

Requirements:
1. Must be a Sussex County resident.
2. Must be a full-time student.
3. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
4. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Genevieve E. Smith Nursing Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a Nursing major who has entered the nursing field from another profession.
Must be a non-traditional aged female student (23 years or older).
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
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George Paffendorf Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Preference for Sussex County Resident.
Must have an area of study in Graphic Design or Studio Arts.
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Hampton Rotary Club Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a resident of Hampton Township.
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Must have community service involvement. Please include examples in application.
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Helen “Honey” Ackerman Memorial Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a Sussex County resident.
Must be a non-traditional aged female student (23 years or older).
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Holiday Inn Express Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a current or incoming SCCC student.
Preference for student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Must have an area of study in Hotel and Restaurant Management.
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Ingrid Grau Memorial Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a current SCCC student.
Must be a non-traditional aged student (23 years or older).
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Must be accepted into the SCCC/PCCC nursing program.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Jacob J. Smith and Allison C. Smith Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a Sussex County resident who plans to go into his/her own business. (Please address this in your essay).
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Jeffrey and Lisa Quinn Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a currently enrolled SCCC student pursuing a degree in Fine Arts or Graphic Design.
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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John Cocula Memorial Scholarship

(Special application necessary – click here)
Requirements:
Must be a Vernon Township resident planning to complete a course in higher education.
The scholarship is available to any non-traditional student who is presently attending or planning to attend SCCC on a full time or part time basis.
Must be a registered Republican voter.
The John Cocula Memorial Scholarship is not administered by the Scholarship Committee. Students interested in applying for this scholarship MUST fill out the special application attached at the back of the packet and follow the instructions on that application.
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Joseph M. McNally Memorial Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be an incoming SCCC student.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Judith A. Taterka Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a Sussex County resident.
Preference given to a non-traditional aged student (23 or older).
Preference for a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Preference given to a student pursuing a career in education.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Lakeland Bank Charities Scholarship

Requirements:
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Leonard Sanders Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a Sussex County resident who has matriculated in a business degree program.
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Linda and Rhea Fountain Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a non-traditional aged student (23 years or older).
Must be an incoming or second semester SCCC student.
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Michelle Marie Waleck Memorial Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a currently enrolled SCCC student pursuing a career in pediatric nursing, but has not yet been accepted into the clinical nursing program.
Preference given to a Pike County, PA resident.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Michael Zeoli Scholarship

Requirements:
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Preference given to students interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice or law enforcement.
Preference given to students who have been involved in Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.
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Nancy Eigner Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a current full-time or part-time SCCC student and a Sussex County resident.
Must be matriculated in a degree program (not a certificate) and have earned at least 12 credits.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Net Access Corporation Science and Technology Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a SCCC student living in Sussex County.
Must have an area of study in a computer science field.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
Preference given to a student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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New Jersey Firefighters / Police Foundation Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a New Jersey resident.
Must be a New Jersey firefighter/police officer or a dependent or immediate family member of a New Jersey firefighter or police officer.
Priority to award scholarship monies:
First Priority: a New Jersey firefighter or police officer disabled in the
line of duty, or a dependent or immediate family member of a NJ
firefighter or police officer killed or disabled in the line of duty;
Second Priority: a New Jersey firefighter or police officer disabled
other than in the line of duty or a dependent or immediate family member
of a NJ firefighter or police officer deceased or disabled other than in
the line of duty;
Third Priority: a dependent or immediate family member of an active
or retired NJ firefighter or police officer.
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Newton Veterinary Hospital Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a current SCCC student and plan to pursue a Veterinary Technician or Pre-Veterinary program.
Must be a Sussex County resident.
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0, preference given to student with GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Must be used for tuition and/or fees. Must include an essay, 2 pages double spaced. Topic: “Discuss a visit to a veterinary office from the animals’ perspective and how you, as a Veterinary Technician, can insure that the experience is pleasant.” (Replaces essay instructions on Page 4 of Scholarship Overview.)
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Patricia Cynthia Taterka Veterinary Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be planning to pursue a Veterinary Technician or Pre-Veterinary program.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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PSE&G Scholarship

Requirements:
1. Must be a current or incoming SCCC student.
2. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Ralph Pioreck Memorial Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a SCCC student.
Must have an area of study in the Dramatic Arts.
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Red Callahan Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Available to all SCCC students engaged in on-campus activities with preference to baseball and women’s soccer participants and not based on athletic capabilities.
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Robert Matott Memorial Scholarship

Requirements:
Preference for a Pike County resident.
Must have an area of study in computer science.
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Robert A. Vandenbergh Scholarship

Requirements:
Open to SCCC students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must be matriculated in one of SCCC’s program offerings.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See Page 4, #3 of the Scholarship Overview instructions concerning required financial documentation).
Monies must be used for tuition only unless the student is in his/her final semester and needs the scholarship for fees and books.
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Skyhawks Baseball Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be participating in an athletic team at SCCC, with preference to baseball and women’s soccer participants and not based on athletic capabilities.
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Susan M. Rafter Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Preference given for a currently enrolled SCCC student.
Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Must be matriculated in one of SCCC’s program offerings.
Someone who shows a caring attitude to others; examples should be written in essay.
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Sussex Area Charities Scholarship

Requirements:
Preference given to business student, but may be any major toward an SCCC Associate Degree.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
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Sussex Bank Scholarship

Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a Sussex County resident.
Must be a full-time student.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
Must have demonstrated the following qualities: good character, good attitude and community involvement. Examples should be noted in your essay.
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Sussex County Community College Board of Trustees Scholarship

Requirements:
1. Must be a Sussex County resident.
2. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
3. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See Page 4, #3 of the Scholarship Overview instructions concerning required financial documentation.)
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Sussex County Community College Performing Arts Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a current or incoming SCCC student.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See Page 4, #3 of the Scholarship Overview instructions concerning required financial documentation).
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Incoming students must provide a copy of their High School grades with application.
Must have an area of study in the performing arts, music, or theater.
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Sussex County Farm and Horse Show / New Jersey State Fair Scholarship

Requirements:
Preference for current SCCC student.
Preference for non-traditional aged student (23 years or older).
Preference for Sussex County resident.
Preference for students with GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Syberg Family Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
Preference for a Sussex County resident.
Must be a student who demonstrates self-motivation and self-reliance. (Please note this in your essay).
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Syberg Veteran Scholarship

Requirements:
Must have served honorably in the military. A copy of your DD-214 (Honorable Discharge Form) is required.
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See page 4, #3 of the Scholarship Overview instructions concerning required financial documentation.)
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Must be an incoming or current student of SCCC. Incoming students must provide a copy of their High School grades with the application.
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Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the Rangers of Sussex County Forest #37
Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Preference for a Sussex County resident.
Must be a relation of a Mason. Please submit a copy of the current membership card with your application.
Preference to Kittatinny Lodge #164; Samaritan #98; Harmony #8 (in that order).
You must be a current student at SCCC.
Please submit with the application a 500 word typed essay on a patriotic theme. (Please note this replaces the essay instructions on Page 4 of the scholarship overview).
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200 Club of Sussex County Scholarship

Preference:
Must be a high school senior or SCCC student who is a dependent child of a parent who actively serves (or at the time of death, actively served) as one of the following.
Law enforcement officers, firefighters, members of emergency medical first aid squads or members of emergency management, working (whether on a volunteer or paid basis) in Sussex County.
New Jersey State Police, residing or working in Sussex County.
Note: High school students must be a member of the graduating class of 2009, and must be eligible to receive a high school diploma prior to September 1, 2009.
Note: If both parents are deceased, then the applicant must be less than 21 years of age. Children of personnel working in clerical or other non-related public safety duties are not eligible.
Must be a resident of Sussex County.
Must be pursuing a degree in law enforcement or public safety.
Must be a full-time student.
Must have exhibited good citizenship traits and be of sound moral character. Please note this in your essay.
Children of voting members of The 200 Club are not eligible for this scholarship.
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Vernon Council for the Arts Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Must be a Vernon Township resident.
Must have an area of study in fine arts, art, music, theater, or graphic design.
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Vernon Township Republican Organization Scholarship

(Special application necessary – click here)
Requirements:
1. Must be a Vernon Township resident planning to complete a course in higher education.
2. Must be a registered Republican voter.
3. The scholarship is available to a traditional or non-traditional student who is presently attending or planning to attend SCCC on a full time or part time basis.
4. If an applicant is selected to receive a Scholarship Award, he or she will be requested to make a brief acceptance speech at the May meeting of the Vernon Township Republican Organization
5. The Vernon Township Republican Organization Scholarship is not administered by the Scholarship Committee. Students interested in applying for this scholarship MUST fill out the special application attached at the back of the packet and follow the instructions on that application.
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William & Patricia Taggart Scholarship

Requirements:
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
Must be a current SCCC student.
Must have an area of study in science.
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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William Pierce, Sr. Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See the application instructions page for more information on demonstrating financial need.)
Must be a Sussex County resident.
Must have an area of study in Fire Science, Criminal Justice, or any Public Safety area.
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Preference given to volunteer firefighters.
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Zonta Endowment Scholarship

Requirements:
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. (See Page 4, #3 of the Scholarship Overview instructions concerning required financial documentation).
Must be a returning adult female student, non-traditional aged (23 years or older) who is seeking a new career and/or beginning a career for the first time after many years of either working at a low paying job, or who has been a homemaker and now wants to further her education in order to seek a career.
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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