Women's Center

Scholarships

Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Scholarship

The Women’s Center administers the Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship for women 25 years of age or over. The criteria are:

• Applicant must be officially enrolled in a degree program
• Applicant may be an undergraduate or graduate student
• Applicant may be a second bachelor, a certification, or a recertification candidate
• Applicant may be a part-time(6 credit hours minimum) or full-time student
• Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or better
• Applicant must demonstrate some financial need
• Applicant must demonstrate how this degree reflects a change of career or advancement of goals

The Newcombe Scholarships are awarded for the upcoming fall and spring semesters. Most recently, awardees are receiving scholarships for two consecutive years. Applications for the Newcombe Scholarship will not be available until Spring 2009 for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010.

If you have questions, please call the Women’s Center and ask to speak to the Director, Dr. Phyllis Freeman at 410 -704-2051.

To learn more about the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation, visit the foundation's website at www.NewcombeFoundation.org.

Women’s Center Awards

These awards are given at the discretion of the Director. They are designed to aid female students who find themselves in unexpected financial crisis. The Director gives particular consideration to applicants who are single mothers.  However, ALL female students who find themselves in sudden need are eligible to apply and will be given serious consideration.
Please call or stop by the center to receive an application. A meeting with the Director will be arranged as soon as the application is returned.

Women’s Forum Scholarship

The Women’s Center does not administer these scholarships.
Please call Brenda Yarema 410-704-3320 or e-mail at byarema@towson.edu