 
Rosie the Riveter
by J. Howard Miller
Women's work in factories during WWII was essential. They were recruited with images of strong women like Rosie the Riveter. |
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Scholarships
The Center for Women's Studies annually administers the following scholarships:
- Women's Studies Educational Opportunity Scholarship --
Amount of Award: $1,000
- AAUW Women's Studies Scholarship, sponsored by the North Shore-Milwaukee Branch of the American Association of University Women -- Amount of Award: $600
- Florence L. Healy Women's Studies Scholarship for Low-Income Students -- Amount of Award: Subject to the availability of funds. Past scholarship recipients have received up to $3000.
Eligibility:
- Open to full-time, female undergraduate students who have achieved sophomore, junior, or senior status, or graduate students whose research interests focus on women's or gender issues.
- Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. As part of the application, applicants must submit either a copy of last year's tax return or send a request to the Department of Financial Aid to release their (i.e., the applicant's) financial information to the Center for Women's Studies (a form for this option is included with the application). All information will be kept confidential.
- Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA. A copy of school transcripts is required. For UWM students, unofficial transcripts are acceptable and available free of charge in Mellencamp Hall, Room 274. Newly admitted students should submit appropriate documentation of prior education.
- Applicants must supply two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a faculty member or instructor. Letters should be sent directly to Center for Women's Studies (see address below).
- Applicants must submit a typed personal statement of no more than 250 words that discusses how a Women's Studies Scholarship would address the financial obligations associated with meeting their educational and career goals.
- Applicants must submit a completed application form. Applications are available in the Center for Women's Studies. (see address below)
Preference will be given to:
Students who have completed at least one Women's Studies course.
Return Application to:
Women's Studies Scholarship Committee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Center for Women's Studies
Bolton Hall 735
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Contact the Center for Women's Studies at (414) 229-5918 for deadline information and an application..
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