The BPW Foundation established the Career Advancement Scholarship Program in 1969 to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged women seeking to further their education. Scholarships are provided to women who wish to advance in their careers, or are soon to enter or re-enter the workforce. The Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships, grants, and loans to over 8,000 women seeking to improve their lives.

2006-2007 Career Advancement Scholarship Criteria

* Be a female
* Be at least 25 years of age by May 2, 2006
* Be a US citizen or US national
* Demonstrate critical financial need
* Be officially accepted into an accredited program or certificate program at a US college or university, including American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
* Plan to graduate or receive certification between December 1, 2006 and August 31, 2008.
* Demonstrate clear career plans
* Not be earning a doctoral-level or terminal degree, such as a PhD, MD, DDS, DVM, JD, etc.

Application Deadline
Applications for 2006-2007 scholarships must be received on or before April 15, 2006.

Scholarship Questions and Comments
E-mail: bpwfoundation@act.org
Scholarship Hotline: 1-800-525-3729 (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST, excluding holidays).

Information and Download aplication on http://www.bpwusa.org/

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