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Local group offers college scholarships for women

January 12, 2013 Areawide, Local News No Comments

The GFWC Northeastern CT Woman’s Club is accepting applications for both the Dorothy E. Schoelzel Scholarship and the Phipps Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarships are available to enable Connecticut women to pursue advanced courses in accredited institutions.

Phipps Scholarship candidates must have completed two or more years of undergraduate work towards a Bachelor’s degree or a post graduate degree and must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average.

Candidates for the Schoelzel Scholarship must have completed three or more years of undergraduate work in the field of education and have a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

Personal references and full financial disclosure are required.

Scholarships are not granted for current or prior years.

For an application or more information, please contact gfwc.scholarship@gmail.com

Posted January 18, 2013

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