Boston City Federation Scholarship for Women Returning to School

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

General Federation of Women's Clubs of Massachusetts

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annaully.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. This award is for women.
  3. Must be a resident of Massachusetts.
  4. Must be accepted to an accredited undergraduate or graduate program.
  5. Must be returning to education after an absence of at least four years.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available to women from Massachusetts who are returning to college as a non-traditional student.

Application requirements for the Boston City Federation Scholarship for Women Returning to School are:

  • Personal statement
  • Application form
  • Recommendation letter
  • Copy of Massachusetts license
Additional Information: This scholarship has been sponsored by the clubs of the Boston City Federation to assist women who are returning to college after an absence from education of at least four years.

Award Amount: $500 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $500.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, March 1

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, March 1

Applications are available on the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Massachusetts (GFWC of MA) website. In addition to the completed application, the student must submit the following: a personal statement of no more than 500 words addressing his/her professional goals and financial need; a letter of recommendation from his/her high school principal or guidance counselor that is relevant to this award (must be original on school letterhead); and an official transcript of high school grades. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in disqualification. All required materials must be sent together in one package to the scholarship chairman at the address provided, and must be postmarked by the deadline date.
About General Federation of Women's Clubs of Massachusetts:
Contact Information: Diane Erickson, Corresponding Secretary and Counselor to Arts
Address: P.O. Box 679 Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776-0679

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