Scholarships
Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship
$2500 Awarded Annually (Fall Term)Application Deadline: May 21, 2011
Through the Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship we honor Ms. Smith's memory by assisting the education of a woman working towards a bachelor’s degree. We would especially like to assist someone who embodies Ms. Smith's vision.
Criteria:
- Enrolled as student in both the Spring and Fall 2011 terms
- Female student having completed at least 60 credits toward a bachelor’s degree by end of May 2011
- Attend an accredited college or university located in Pennsylvania
- Permanent resident of Dauphin, Cumberland or Perry County
- Demonstrate academic achievement with at least a 3.4 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
The Martha M. Dohner Memorial Scholarship
$1000 Scholarship Awarded Annually (Fall Term)Application Deadline: May 21, 2011
Through the Martha M. Dohner Memorial Scholarship, we honor Ms. Dohner's memory by assisting the education of a woman pursuing her degree as a student at a local college.
Criteria:
- Enrolled as student in both the Spring and Fall 2011 terms
- Female student having completed at least 15 credits toward an undergraduate degree by end of May 2011
- Attend an accredited college or university located in Pennsylvania
- Permanent resident of Dauphin or Cumberland County
- Demonstrate academic achievement with at least a 3.25 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
THE WOMEN HONORED
The Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship honors a past AAUW Branch president who was also a nationally known and respected expert on refugee resettlement and immigration.
Ms. Smith devoted her life to helping people of diverse nationalities begin new lives and obtain education, homes, health care, and legal advice.
The Martha M. Dohner Memorial Scholarship was established as part of our continued commitment to the community and the education of women.
Ms. Dohner was a respected member of our organization and an active community volunteer.