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New Hope Scholarships for Single Mothers
The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) is accepting applications for its 2021 New Hope Scholarship and 2021 New Hope Technical Scholarship awards. These scholarships encourage and support women seeking a second chance at a better life through education by assisting in the elimination of the financial barrier of tuition. Preference is given to single mothers and caregivers.

The $5,000 Women and Girls New Hope Scholarship and $1,000 Women and Girls New Hope Technical Scholarship are available to help women achieve their educational goals. Applicants must live or work in Waukesha County and be a female non-traditional student 25 years or older pursuing post-secondary education for the first time or re-entering school.
2020 New Hope Scholarship Award Recipient
Michelle Leaman, Hartland
If you have additional questions, please contact Michelle DuBord at 262-955-1765. Deadline to apply for a scholarship is Monday, March 1, 2021.
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The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County, established in 2004, seeks to aid and enrich the lives of women and girls so they become thriving residents of their communities. Since 2005, the Women and Girls Fund has awarded more than $1,125,000 to 62 non-profit organizations that promote the health, well-being, education and empowerment of women and girls of all ages.