WOMEN IN TRANSITION SCHOLARSHIP

The Women In Transition scholarship was designed for women who have become the primary source of support for themselves and their family and wish to return to school to obtain a degree in Accounting.

This scholarship is available to incoming or current freshmen and women returning to school with a freshman status.

The recipient will have the potential of receiving up to $16,000 over four consecutive years. Annual renewal 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.