Worthy Women’s Professional Studies Scholarship
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES & TOPICS
Select one of the three major topics and be sure to address the related issues, and/or questions posed below the chosen topic. We are looking for essays that are honest, thoughtful, and well-written.
Please keep the word count between 300 - 500 words.
IMPACT
Nelson Mandela once said: “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
In what ways going back to school will empower you to make a positive impact in your community?
ACHIEVE
Almost 47 percent of U.S. workers are women. Only one in five C-suite leaders is a woman.
Has gender ever been an obstacle on the route to success for you? How did you handle this?
THRIVE
“Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.” —Maya Angelou
What experiences in your life inspired you to choose your career field?
2017 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Our panelists selected three outstanding essays among over 600 applications by women over the age of 30 from across the country. Applicants were enrolled in 400 different colleges and universities, pursuing degrees in fields like education, healthcare, business and social work.
1st place:
RACHEL CARTER
31, Masters in Divinity, Iliff School of TheologyREAD HER ESSAY“As a woman over 30 with kids, multiple disabilities, and low-income, this scholarship eases a lot of financial stress off my shoulders. ”
2nd place:
KIMBERLY EDWARDS
34, Nutrition and Dietetics Program, CSU ChicoREAD HER ESSAY“This scholarship validates that my return to school was the right choice. The help that I receive will only get me closer to my end goal.”
3rd place:
DAWN McCALL
45, Master of Education, Grand Canyon UniversityREAD HER ESSAY“It means a lot that an organization recognizes the struggle and the courage women are finding to accomplish their goals. ”
OUR SCHOLARSHIP PANELISTS
LAURIE ITKIN
Financial advisor and certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA)ERIN LEVINE
Divorce lawyer, founder and CEO of Hello DivorceSAMANTHA GREGORY
Founder and editor at RichSingleMomma.comCHERIE MORRIS
CDC Certified Divorce CoachEMMA JOHNSON
Writer, journalist, and founder of WealthySingleMommyStacey Freeman
Writer, lifestyle editor at Worthy.com, and founder of Write on Track, LLCMandy Walker
Divorce coach, mediator, and founder of Since My DivorceKaren Bigman
Life coach and divorce coach, founder of The Divorcierge2017 RECIPIENTS
Meet the three recipients of the 2017 edition of the Worthy Women’s Professional Studies Scholarship.
1st place:
RAYCEANA ROCHA
32, BS in Sociology, California State University2nd place:
EMILY GAGNON
32, Masters in Public Administration, Marist College3rd place:
MINERVA TOVAR
54, BS in Psychology, Colorado Christian University- - To qualify for this semester's scholarship, all papers must be submitted by November 26th, 2018*
- - Must be enrolled in a continuing education professional studies program
- - Submissions must be sent in from the valid email address of the author
- - Applicant must be a permanent resident of the United States
- - Applicant must identify as a female and be age 30 or older
- - The paper must fit the criteria of the topics outlined above
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*Deadline subject to extension.
If you have any questions or issues submitting your application, please don't hesitate to contact us at scholarships@worthy.com