STATEHOUSE (July 22, 2021) — Non-traditional female students in Indiana can now apply for a scholarship through the Political Organization for Women's Education and Representation, according to State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown).
Engleman said scholarship recipients could include women who are returning to school after a hiatus, changing careers, seeking advancement in their career or work life, and stay-at-home moms entering the workplace who are in need of additional education or training. This scholarship is not intended for recent high school graduates or women who are eligible for or have already received other significant financial aid.
"We want to support women who have persevered through all the challenges life has presented them," Engleman said. "For those wanting to skill up and advance in their career, this scholarship can help them pay for a portion of their education costs."
A bipartisan selection committee awards 18 scholarships – two from each congressional district – for $750 each. The scholarship check will be made directly to the institution with instructions to apply the funds to the student’s current account to pay for school tuition, books and fees. Qualified applicants include non-traditional female students whose education may have been delayed or interrupted, and the committee will consider financial need, personal vision, service to community and post-education plans.
The scholarships can be used for the 2022 spring semester. The application deadline is Nov. 15, 2021, and scholarship recipients will be announced on Dec. 17, 2021, and granted before Dec. 31, 2021.
To apply for the POWER scholarship and review eligibility requirements, visit inpowercaucus.org/powerscholarship.
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State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) represents House District 70,
which includes most of Harrison County, along with portions of Clark and Floyd counties.
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