Many scholarships have age limits, leaving non-traditional students (over 25 years of age) out of luck. The She E.O. community is excited to announce our She Dreams Non-Traditional Scholarship. We are offering a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving member of the She E.O. community.
Eligibility and Requirements
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Must be present for the check presentation during our inaugural 5k in Charlotte, NC on June 6, 2020
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Must be a non-traditional student. We define a non-traditional student as having at least one
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Did not immediately continue your education after you graduated from high school
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Attending college only part time
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Works full time (35 hours or more per week)
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Are financially independent
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Have children or dependents other than your spouse
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Are a single parent
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Have a GED, not a high school diploma
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Enrolled or intending to enroll in a full-time or part-time accredited two or four-year college or for the Fall term of the 2020 academic year or participating in a certification program
Documents Required to Apply
In order to apply, you will need to provide:
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Complete and fill out the attached application (see below)
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A typed essay 500 words or less explaining how you demonstrate 1 of She E.O.’s key organizational pillars (Health, Spirituality, Wealth, Relationships and Career)
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2 letters of recommendation from a co-worker/supervisor that outlines why you are deserving of this award.
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Professional Resume
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Proof of acceptance or enrollment
Timeline
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Application open date: March 1, 2020
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Application due date: March 31, 2020, 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time
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Award notification date: May 11, 2020
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Check presentation date: June 6, 2020 at our 5k event
How to Submit your Application
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All applications are due by March 31, 2020 by 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time; no late applications will be accepted
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Applicants or potential applicants may email questions to
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To submit your application, you must email all documents listed above to with the subject line: She Dreams Non-Traditional Scholarship and your full name. Your email must have all required documents listed above attached in order to be considered.