Asherah Foundation is offering Second Chance Scholarships for international
women. Scholarships are available for pursuing postsecondary education or technical
training programme.
The Asherah
Foundation, Inc. is the United States 501(3)c organization dedicated to
providing Second Chance Scholarships to Women around the World. In its
inaugural year, this dynamic organization has developed a dedicated international
constituent base.
Their mission is to
provide second chances for women around the world to obtain a postsecondary
credential.
Applicants whose
first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Course
Level:
Scholarships are available for pursuing postsecondary education or technical
training programme.
Study
Subject:
Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.
Scholarship
Award:
The monetary dollar amount of this award shall be up to (US) $2,500.00 per
semester and may be renewable for the next consecutive semester. This award
shall be applied to expenses pertaining to a four-year college degree,
associate degree, an accredited vocation/training program, or other
postsecondary credential for the payment of costs relating to the recipient’s
registration costs, tuition and related expenses for books, lab fees, and other
classroom supplies and fees required under the recipient’s school curriculum.
Eligibility: The recipient shall be a
female who will receive benefits under the Scholarship, subject to the terms
and conditions set out below. Recipients shall be chosen by the Foundation
based strictly on the following criteria:
- Must be
committed to the pursuit of postsecondary education and/or training. - Must
demonstrate financial inability to attain further education/training
without the Scholarship. - Must
provide high school transcript, current transcript from current school, or
other documentation of educational progress. - Must
demonstrate personal discipline and perseverance. - Must
complete Foundation current essay requirement: “Why This Scholarship Will
Give Me A Second Chance,” to be no less than 500 words and no more than
1000 words. - Must
provide two letters of recommendation. - Must
provide two references with contact information included. - Must
have been accepted into an accredited college or university degree program
or a vocational or training institution
Nationality: Women around the world are
eligible to apply.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirement: Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (on scale of
4.00) in such postsecondary programs.
Test Requirement: No
English Language
Requirement: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually
required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level
required by the University.
How to
Apply:
Applications can be sent via email or by post. Before students mail their
application, please verify the following items are completed and enclosed.
- Completed
and signed application - Two
letters of recommendation (The writer may mail the letter directly to the
address above or may be enclosed with your application) - Official
copy of latest transcript - Documentation
of current financial need - Essay
- Photo
(optional)
Application
Deadline:
The application deadline is July 15, 2017.
