Waukesha Womens' Scholarship Now Seeking Applications

WAUKESHA, WI — The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County is accepting applications for the 2020 New Hope Scholarship and 2020 New Hope Trades Scholarship awards.

Organizers say the purpose of the scholarships is to encourage and support women seeking a second chance at a better life through education by assisting in the elimination of the financial barrier of tuition.

The $5,000 Women and Girls New Hope Scholarship and $1,000 Women and Girls New Hope Trades Scholarship are available to help women achieve their educational goals, according to the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County.

Applicants must be women who are non-traditional students. They must be 25 years or older, and pursing post-secondary education for the first time or re-entering school, as well as being a resident of Waukesha County.

To learn more about the scholarships, requirements and to apply, please visit the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County website at www.wgfwaukeshacounty.org/new-... or contact, Michelle DuBord at 262-955-1765.

Deadline to apply for a scholarship is Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.