Scholarship Applicants Wanted

December 16,  2013, Ellington, CT - The Ellington Women's Club, on behalf of the General Federal of Women's Clubs of Connecticut, is now accepting applications for both the Phipps Memorial Scholarship and the Dorothy E. Schoelzel Scholarship. These funds are available to enable Connecticut women to pursue advanced courses of study in accredited institutions of learning.

Phipps Scholarship candidates must have completed two or more years of undergraduate work, matriculating for a Bachelor's degree or a post graduate degree, with a 3.0 grade point average or better.

Candidates for the Schoelzel Scholarship must have completed three or more year's undergraduate work in an accredited institution of higher learning with a 3.0 grade point average or better. This scholarship is intended for those matriculating for a Bachelor's degree or a post graduate degree in the field of Education.

All awards are granted on the basis of financial need, future promise, and scholarship ability.

Personal references and full financial disclosure are required.  Scholarships are not granted for current or prior years.  February 10, 2014 is the deadline for accepting applications. If you are interested in receiving an application or more information, download from the website www.ellingtonwomensclub.weebly.com, contact ellingtonwomensclub@yahoo.com, or call

860-871-8133.

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