Educate a Woman, Impact Generations.
Since 1987, the Women’s Forum Education Fund Award has recognized and supported extraordinary women over the age of 25, who have overcome extreme adversity to resume their education. Our unrestricted $10,000 grants are awarded directly to the recipient for any costs associated with advancing her education.
born into low-income households will receive a college degree and women who have their Bachelor’s Degree earn on average $800,000 more than those without.
The Education Fund Award is open to women aged 25 and over. Applicants must reside in New York City and attend a two-year or four-year institution in pursuit of their first Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
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Online application including letters of recommendation must be complete and submitted.
Applicants will be notified by email if they have been selected for the award.
Since 2011, this fundraising event has gathered Forum members and guests to honor both our Education Fund Scholars and trailblazing women leaders from across the city.
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