The CEW Scholarship Program for returning women students was established in 1970 to honor the academic performance and potential of women whose education has been interrupted and to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the admission of women to the University of Michigan. Thanks to the generosity of individuals and foundations, CEW has awarded over 1000 scholarships since 1970. CEW Scholarship Awards are invaluable, since they often mean the difference between completing a degree or not doing so for many women students at the University of Michigan.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicants must have had an interruption in education during which no academic credit was earned. The interruption must be at least: a) 48 consecutive months, or b) a total of 50 months excluding interruptions of less than 8 months. If you feel your situation meets the intent if not the exact criteria and warrants an exception, please submit an explanation of your circumstances in writing for an evaluation by the Scholarship Committee prior to submitting an application.
2. Applicants should be pursuing a clear educational goal in any undergraduate, graduate or professional program, full or part-time, at any campus of the University of Michigan. Women in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering and other less traditional fields for women are especially encouraged to apply.
3. An applicant may concurrently be in the process of applying for admission; in that case, admission to the University must be confirmed by March 4, 2005. We encourage applicants to apply for admission to the University early.
4. Applicants who have received a CEW scholarship in the past are not eligible.

Women in business, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, and other less traditional fields for women are especially encouraged to apply. All applications are made to CEW Scholarships in general and not to any one specific scholarship. Applicants who have received a CEW Scholarship in the past are not eligible.

Completed applications and supporting materials, including transcripts and letters of recommendation, must be postmarked or delivered to CEW by January 10, 2005.

SELECTION CRITERIA Strength of motivation, promise of impact in a chosen field, academic record, potential, creative and scholarly contributions appropriate for theundergraduate, graduate and professional school status are among the criteria for choosing the scholars.

Approximately 38 Scholarships are awarded annually that normally range from $1,500 to $8,000, with some larger awards given.

SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED Margaret Dow Towsley Scholarships
AAUW Scholarships
Gail Allen Scholarship
Ruth Jeanette Buttrey Scholarship
Collegiate Sorosis Foundation Scholarship
Lucile B. Conger Alumnae Scholarships
Molly H. Dobson Scholarship
Cecilia Anne Stiborik Dreyfuss Scholarship
University of Michigan Faculty Women’s
Club Scholarship
Elsie Choy Lee Scholarship
Jane Gibson Likert Scholarship
Dorothy Gies McGuigan Scholarship
Sarah Winans Newman Scholarship
Aline Underhill Orten Foundation Scholarships
Linda J. Rider Scholarship
Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Scholarship
Helen Huff Shell Scholarship
Irma M. Wyman Scholarship
Elizabeth O. Yhouse Scholarship

APPLICATION PROCESS

Postmark deadline is January 10, 2005 for all parts of this application. All applicants will be notified by mail of award decisions by the end of March. All applications are made to CEW Scholarships in general and not to any specific scholarship.

In addition, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the Center receives a complete application packet, as follows:
1. Download and complete the application and make four (4) copies.
2. Transcripts of all prior academic work should be received by January 10, 2005. A transcript from Fall 2004 will be accepted through January 17, 2005. High school transcripts are required if you have completed no further work.
3. Three (3) letters of recommendation accompanied by the enclosed forms from people who are familiar with your academic, professional and/or significant volunteer work. Recommendations should be postmarked by January 10, 2005.

For more information on scholarships, use CEW's Bibliography of books on Financial Aid, CEW's weblinks to financial aid web resources, or contact the Financial Aid Office.

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