Eligibility Criteria and Application Procedures

The Yale University Women’s Organization offers Scholarship Awards for Continuing Education to Women in the Yale Community whose formal education has been interrupted or delayed, and who wish to resume their studies, enhance present careers with supplemental courses, or change careers entirely. Applicants are judged upon merit and need/family income. The award may be used for course tuition and related expenses.

The number and amount of awards vary. In May of 2009, nine women received awards ranging from $500 to $3000.

One special scholarship is awarded in memory of Magee Fenn, the first chair of the YUWO Scholarship Committee. A second named scholarship, the Gustave and Carol Lynn Sirot Scholarship, seeks a candidate aged 35 or more.

Members of the Yale community and their family members are eligible to apply for these awards. Present staff members, and wives of staff members, will be given first consideration. Current members of YUWO, and their families, are not eligible for scholarships.

To receive an application form for the academic year 2010-2011, write to

Trudy Bollier
22 North Lake Drive # B1
Hamden , CT 06517

Please indicate your connection to Yale, and enclose a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope. Application forms will be available after November  2 , 2009.

If you have any questions, contact Trudy Bollier at 203-288-5433. Additional information can be found on the YUWO website at www.yale.edu/yuwo/scholarships.html

Completed applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2010.

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