The
Women over 25 Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation
Scholarship
funds for adult women are now available through the Returning
Students Program of the University of Maryland Counseling Center.
These funds are provided by the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation,
and 10-12 scholarships ranging from approximately $300 to $600
will be awarded.
To qualify, women must meet the following criteria by the application
deadline: November, 2001.
* Women 25 years of age or older (if you will not turn 25 by the
deadline, keep this information for next semester).
* Admitted as full or part-time undergraduates at the University
of Maryland, College Park campus.
* Completion of at least half the credits necessary for the undergraduate
degree (at least 60 credits completed).
In addition, special consideration will be given to women with
verifiable financial need, women with disabilities ( or
family
member/s with disabilities), and women pursuing their first undergraduate
degree.
Newcombe scholarship funds are for use during the Spring
2001
semester at the College Park campus to cover partial tuition expenses
as well as the cost of any off-campus supervised internship, books
and fees, child care, or career-related costs.
For more information on the scholarships, contact either Beverly
Greenfeig or Barbara Goldberg at 301.314.7693.
The deadline for applications is November,
2001.
Applicants will be notified of the decision by mail.
For further information concerning financial aid for returning
students,
please refer to the Returning
Students Program.
