The BPW Illinois Educational Foundation (BPWI-EF), with funding from the Illinois Federation of Business Women’s Clubs, Inc., (IFBWC), is committed to providing financial assistance to females in the state of Illinois to further education beyond high school. Both organizations view a lack of education as the primary barrier to self-sufficiency and an improved quality of life.
Incoming Freshman Application
Established in 2018, this scholarship program proudly offers financial assistance for high school seniors and/or incoming college freshmen for the school year who meet the following application requirements:
- Applicant must be female, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state of Illinois.
- Applicant must be a graduating senior or earlier who has been accepted to attend an accredited trade school, college, or university as a full-time incoming freshman for the Fall semester.
- Applicant must hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale as of the completion of the Fall semester.
- While not a sole determining factor, preference may be given to qualified applicants demonstrating financial need.
Returning Student Dependent of Parents
Established in 2018, this scholarship program proudly offers financial assistance for students returning to higher education who meet the following application requirements:
- Applicant must be female, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state of Illinois.
- Applicant must have previous college/university/trade school credit, and be currently accepted by an accredited college, university, or trade school with the intentions of enrolling either part-time or full-time.
- Applicant must hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale as of the completion of their last semester/term of education.
- While not a sole determining factor, preference may be given to qualified applicants demonstrating financial need.
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