YWCA Northwestern Illinois is offering the YWCA Scholarships for the students seeking assistance to obtain higher education. The scholarships include Brighter Future Scholarship and La Voz Latina Scholarship. The female students enrolled in an accredited high school are encouraged to apply for the scholarship.
The purpose of introducing the YWCA Scholarships is to provide support students desiring to pursue higher education. The scholarship aims to grant financial benefits to qualified students. The scholarship empowers and encourages women to believe in hard work, achieve success, overcome various hurdles of life.
The YWCA was established in 1891. YWCA Northwestern Illinois provides programming and advocacies for more than 6,500 women, children, and families each month, who seek economic self-sufficiency through child care subsidy, job skills and computer training. YWCA Northwestern Illinois’ community racial justice work promotes a clear commitment to equality and the empowerment of every woman.
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Brief Description
The given table shall equip the entrant with more details regarding the scholarship:
| Organization | YWCA Northwestern Illinois |
| Educational Level | High School Students |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | Multiple |
| City | Illinois |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | January 15, 2021 |
| Application Fees | Nil |
| Requirement | Application, Essay |
Who May be Eligible?
The candidates interested in applying for the YWCA Scholarships must adhere to the eligibility requirements-
For Bright Future Scholarship-
- Applicant must be a female high school senior.
- Applicant must be planning to continue her education, not limited to college.
- Applicant must be a resident of and attending high school in Boone, Winnebago, Stephenson, or Jo Daviess Counties.
- Applicant must maintain a 2.5 academic average or equivalent.
For La Voz Latina Scholarship-
- The applicant must be of Hispanic or Latino descent.
- Applicant must be a resident of and attending high school in Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson or Jo Daviess Counties. Classification as a graduating senior by the time award is granted and be enrolled at an accredited college or university to receive funds.
- Applicant must maintain a 2.5 academic average or equivalent.
How to Apply?
To apply for the YWCA Scholarships, the applicants must visit the website page. Further, the applicant must complete the application form and for Bright Future Scholarship and La Voz Latina Scholarship and submit them via mail to YWCA Northwestern Illinois La Voz Latina Scholarship Application 4990 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61108.
Supporting Documents
- Essay
- Transcript
Benefits
The recipient of the YWCA Scholarships will receive worthy awards. The scholars will be able to pursue higher education and obtain academic excellence. The beneficiary will be able to offset the cost of educational expenses with the help of financial benefits. The students will be able to afford essential commodities and overcome financial barriers.
Application deadline
To be acknowledged for the YWCA Scholarships, the entrant must apply before the deadline. The application deadline for the Bright Future Scholarship is January 15, 2021, and for the La Voz Latina, Scholarship is January 15, 2021.
