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WOMEN IN NEED SCHOLARSHIP


The Women In Need scholarship was designed for women who have become the primary source of support for themselves and their family and are in need of assistance to complete their work for a degree in Accounting.

This scholarship is available to incoming, current, or reentry juniors.

This award will be for two consecutive years in the amount of $2,000 per year. Renewal for the second year is dependent upon successful completion of course work.

APPLICATION PROCESS
  • Complete page 1 of the application form and all attachments as outlined on page 2.
  • Applicants may be contacted to participate in a personal interview or conference call.
SELECTION CRITERIA
  • Commitment to the goal of pursuing a degree in accounting, including evidence of continued commitment after receiving the award
  • Aptitude for accounting and business
  • Clear evidence that the candidate has established goals and a plan for achieving those goals, both personal and professional
  • Financial need
  • Demonstration of how the scholarship will impact her life.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF RECIPIENTS
  • The scholarship recipient must provide proof of academic progress at the end of each semester or term.
  • The recipient must provide a written update for the committee at the end of her scholarship year on her progress toward her personal and professional goals, and the impact of the scholarship on her life.
  • Finally, the recipient should prepare for the possibility of appearances at regional and national accounting conferences where she might be asked to make a presentation.
Applications must be postmarked by April 30. Scholarship recipients will be selected by June 30.

Scholarship Application (PDF)
Scholarship Application (Word)

If you have questions or need further information, please contact us at 937-424-3391 or info@efwa.org.

Please return completed application materials to:
Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting
136 South Keowee Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402-2241
FAX: 937-222-5794


PLEASE NOTE
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
To assist us in our review process, please do not bind your completed application.