2009 Adult Student Scholarships Available
Six scholarships of $1200 to $1500 are available to adult students through Alpha Sigma Lambda, the national adult student honorary society. Applicants must have:
• Completed 30 semester hours of graded coursework at Simpson College.
• Achieved a grade point average of 3.2.
• Be 24 years of age or older.
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at Simpson.
• Have financial need for assistance to complete the degree.
The evaluation of applications will be based on the following criteria:
• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Personal statement
• Faculty recommendation
• Financial need
Scholarship materials are available at the front desk of all three campuses. Applications must be returned to Andrea Biklen at the WDM campus by Friday, April 24th.
Student does not have to be a member of the local Alpha Sigma Lambda chapter to apply.
Executive Women International
(EWI) Des Moines Chapter is offering assistance to adults in the community who are in transitional situations and are in need of financial aid to further their education in their career pursuit. The recipients may select the career path of choice and any assistance received is considered an award, not requiring repayment.
Applications are screened and then anonymously voted on by EWI Des Moines Chapter members.
The criteria to be used to pre-screen the candidates may include one or more of the following:
Financial need
Head of household with small children
At risk adult
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Utilize personal assessment and/or re-entry programs available through colleges, community agencies, service groups, or career professionals
Clearly define career goals and objectives
Specify the education requirements to attain above goals and objectives
Provide recent tax return
Executive Women International (EWI) is a professional business organization that brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional development and encouraging community involvement. EWI has chapters in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Mexico, comprising of 82 chapters. The Des Moines Chapter has 46 companies as members.
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