Past Recipients

How the Scholarships Have Made a Difference.
The Foundation currently distributes scholarships annually to mature women, aged 35 or older, embarking on a career transition. Just a few examples of how they’ve made a difference:

• We’ve helped a single mother and domestic abuse survivor through her process of shifting from stocking shelves on the night shift at a local department store to being enrolled in an Administrative Information System Program at a local college.

• A 38 year-old mother who, for over 20 years, had supported herself and daughter as a playground aid, cafeteria worker, and teaching assistant, was able to get her degree in Special Education and is currently teaching full time.

• A 32 year-old woman who had minimal business skills has completed her studies by getting a degree in Computer Sciences and is well on her way to a more fulfilling career.

 

"Once again I would like to thank you for your support towards my educational goals.

I successfully graduated from Curry College in June 2006 with a
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing. I continue to work at Jordan Hospital and just recently qualified for an exciting position in the Cardiac/ Pulmonary Unit of the hospital.

This career opportunity was made possible because of my educational achieve-ment. Without this degree I would not have qualified for the position.

Sincerely,
Joanne Wenhold BSN, RN, BC"

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