Emerge Scholarships

Emerge ScholarshipsEmerge Scholarships

http://www.emergescholarships.org (“Scholarships” Tab) or http://www.emergescholarships.org/scholarships/

Contact Info: Emerge Scholarships, Inc., 3525 Piedmont Road, Building Five, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305; phone: 404.477.5808; email: info@emergescholarships.org

Deadline: September 29

Award Amount: $2,000–$5,000 (Amount and number of awards varies); All-expenses-paid trip to Atlanta, Georgia, to attend Awards Luncheon

Eligibility: Non-traditional, women students whose education was delayed or interrupted. Women with a vision to succeed regardless of any obstacles that life has put in their way. Women who give back to their communities and whose goals and desires for education align with their passions. Preference is given to women who are pursuing their educational goals in Georgia. This may 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 and in need of additional education and training. This scholarship is not intended for recent High School graduates. Applicants must be accepted into a program of study at an educational institution; must be at least 25 years of age by the deadline date. US citizen or Foreign Nationals who have a green card and plan to study in the US.

Requirements: Application, Essay, Proof of Acceptance or Enrollment or College Transcript, and 2 Letters of Recommendation.

Application Link: http://www.emergescholarships.org/scholarships/