Worthy Women's Scholarship
**The Worthy Women's Scholarship is now closed for applications. Please stay tuned for updates on finalists and information about our 2021 scholarship**
One of the best feelings out there is being able to help someone get a leg up in life. At Worthy, we do this every day by helping women get the most out of selling jewelry they’ve outgrown to finance more possibilities for their future. Our Worthy Women’s Scholarship takes this idea one step further. We know from our financial studies that many women see divorce as an opportunity to reinvent themselves. Our scholarship extends this opportunity to women from all backgrounds to take them to the furthest reaches of their educations and professions.SUBMISSION GUIDELINES & TOPICS
For your essay, please answer each of the three questions below in 300-500 words. We are looking for answers that are honest, thoughtful, and well-written.
Please note that while relevant background information is always appreciated, we ask that you remain topic-focused in your answer.
CHANGE
How will you change the world?
Describe a change you want to make in the world. How do you plan to make it and how will this scholarship help you?
ACHIEVE
What do you hope to achieve in life?
Describe 3 achievements that you either have made or plan to make in life. Why are/were these important to you? What do/did you need to do to achieve them?
YOU
Why have you chosen this path?
Tell us why is the degree you have chosen to pursue is important to you?
2019 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 350 different colleges and universities, pursuing degrees in fields like education, healthcare, business, and social work.

1st place:
SUSAN BILLOTTE
56, Masters in Human Resources, Saint Francis UniversityREAD HER ESSAY“I have not found another scholarship with the criteria being adult women and few for women only.”

2nd place:
ADRIANA SNEEZY
33, BA in Criminal Justice, Arizona State UniversityREAD HER ESSAY“I think this scholarship is a great opportunity for women to succeed and motivate them."

3rd place:
ELIZABETH WALKER
48, Doctorate in Organizational Change & Leadership, USCREAD HER ESSAY“I believe my degree will equip me with the skills that will allow me to enhance my 'why'.”
OUR SCHOLARSHIP PANELISTS

KATE ANTHONY
Certified life coach and host of the Divorce Survival Guide podcast.
ELIZABETH DEGI DUBOIS
Client Relations Director of Z Family Law and Executive Director of the Eos Initiative.
KATEY JOHNSON
Founder of The Mother Octopus blog.
LILI VASILEFF
CDFA and founder of Divorce and Money Matters, LLC.
KAREN SPARKS
CDFA and owner of Divorce Financial StrategistsSAMANTHA GREGORY
Founder and editor at RichSingleMomma.com
JACKIE PILOSSOPH
Creator and editor-in-chief of DivorcedGirlSmiling.com
KELLY COLLIS
Radio host, writer, and TV contributor.LAURIE ITKIN
Financial advisor and certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA)ERIN LEVINE
Divorce lawyer, founder and CEO of Hello DivorceCHERIE MORRIS
CDC Certified Divorce CoachEMMA JOHNSON
Writer, journalist, and founder of WealthySingleMommyPAST RECIPIENTS
Since 2016, the Worthy Women's Scholarship has been supporting women who have decided to go back to school and pursue their dreams. Meet the nine recipients of the previous three editions of the scholarship.

2018 - 1st place:
MELISSA HUFF
32, Early Childhood Education, Barton Community College
2018 - 2nd place:
CHRISTINA CORDELL
49, Bachelors in Religious Studies, Randolph College2017 - 1st place:
RACHEL CARTER
31, Masters in Divinity, Iliff School of Theology2017 - 2nd place:
KIMBERLY EDWARDS
34, Nutrition and Dietetics Program, CSU Chico2017 - 3rd place:
DAWN McCALL
45, Master of Education, Grand Canyon University2016 - 1st place:
RAYCEANA ROCHA
32, BS in Sociology, California State University2016 - 2nd place:
EMILY GAGNON
32, Masters in Public Administration, Marist College2016 - 3rd place:
MINERVA TOVAR
54, BS in Psychology, Colorado Christian University- - To qualify for this semester's scholarship, all papers must be submitted by December 1st, 2020*
- - 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
- - Worthy, Inc. has the rights to the submitted content
- - All personal information is protected by our Privacy Policy
*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