Scholarships

BE WISE CAMP

AAUW/Ohio BE WISE Camp is a mathematics and science camp designed to develop interest, excitement and self-confidence in young women who will be entering grades 7 or 8. It has been in operation for 20 years and was a prototype for academic camps in Ohio. Space is available for no more than 130 campers; the camp maintains a teacher/ student ratio of 1:12.

The week-long residence camp for Ohio girls features a separate curriculum for each grade level and emphasizes hands-on activities in mathematics and science. The 2008 camp will be held on the campus of Denison University in Granville, Ohio, from June 15-20.

Specific objectives for campers are:

To discover that doing mathematics and science is fun

To develop critical thinking skills

To reduce mathematics and science anxiety

To expand mathematics and science career expectations and options

To provide positive career role models.

Camp fees of $465 for 2008 includes room, board and all educational materials.

Medina County Branch selects two girls from among Medina County applicants to represent the county at the camp and pays a partial scholarship ($415) for each . Applications for these two camperships closed the second week in March. Selections are made based upon the recommendations of teachers and counselors. A girl's strong interest in math and science is an important factor in the award process. Contact person for Medina scholarship applicants is Carol Thombs: 330-948-1343, or cb98thombs@verizon.net .

Camp Web Site: http://www.bewisecamp.org/

Extra slots for girls interested in paying their own way may be available. Contact person for BEWISE Camp is JoAnn Benseler, 147 Sandstone Loop East, Westerville, OH 43081; Ph. 614-882-5432; joannbenseler@yahoo.com .

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR NON-TRADITIONAL WOMAN STUDENT

The Medina County Branch of the American Association of University Women will award two $750 scholarships for the following academic year to “non-traditional” women undergraduate students who are attending accredited colleges or universities. Applicants must be residents of Medina County and at least 21 years old. Previous winners are eligible.

A “non-traditional” student is a woman who is returning to college to finish a degree or a woman who has delayed entering college for several years after completing high school or earning a GED.

The application form for the award process is available. Deadline for submission of the application, college transcript, and recommendations in 2008 was April 9. The scholarship is awarded of the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and clarity of stated goals and objectives. The awards are announced in May.

For information or application forms, contact Betty Lynham at 330-723-8141, or blynham@zoominternet.net .

MEDINA COUNTY BRANCH SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Established in the summer of 2004, the Foundation was enabled by contributions from current members and a generous contribution bequeathed by a founding member.

When fully funded, the Foundation will generate enough interest to guarantee the continuation of our local scholarship program.

The Foundation is categorized as 501 (C) (3); contributions made to it are tax-deductible. It is administered by the Akron Community Foundation.

Contributions may be made at any time by individuals, gifted in the name of family members, sent as memorials, or written as legacy gifts in a bequest.

Form available in Adobe pdf for contributions. Click here: images/Scholarship Endowment Gift Form.pdf

Please send contributions to:

Akron Community Foundation, 345 West Cedar Street, Akron, OHIO 44307.

Indicate that the contribution is for the Medina County Branch AAUW Scholarship Fund of the Akron Community Foundation. If it is in honor of or in memory of someone special, please make a notation to indicate that as well.

Direct inquiries to Gloria Brown, gbrown1@zoominternet.net .

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

One of the world's largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, the AAUW Educational Foundation supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented. Each year, the Foundation provides about $4 million in awards.

For information, see LINK: http://www.aauw.org/ef/index.cfm