Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP)

Applicants must plan to attend an accredited program full-time or part-time. Preference is given to undergraduate programs and programs in this order of priority: state supported community colleges, state supported colleges or universities, technical/vocational schools, private colleges or universities or for-profit schools. Students must have been direct survivors of intimate partner abuse, with priority given to women who have been parted from their partner for at least one year. Students must also be U.S. citizens or legal residents and demonstrate financial need.

Details

Deadline: At least two months before start date of schooling

Award type: Scholarship

Renewable
Yes
Max. award:
$2,000
Awarded anualy:
Yes
Unlimited awards:
No
Repay required:
No

Other criteria

Gender:
Female

Misc.

Enrollment level: College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Senior, College Junior, High School Senior

Misc: Abused/neglected Child, Abused/battered Woman

Contact Information

Women's Independence Scholarship Program
4900 Randall Parkway
Suite H Wilmington, NC 28403 United States
Phone: (910) 397-7742