Links
The following websites contain valuable information regarding issues on violence against women. Please note that WISP, Inc. is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites and the contents of Web pages we link to may change without notice.
Domestic Violence Resources
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Women's Law.org
Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community
National Domestic Violence Resource Network
Domestic Violence and Mental Health Policy Initiative
Financial Aid Resources
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Mapping Your Future
Fast Web
American Association of University Women
1111 16th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-4873
www.aauw.org
The AAUW awards fellowships and grants of up to $35,000 to women for educational, project and professional support and for post-baccalaureate study or research in the US. Candidates are evaluated based on scholarly excellence, commitment to helping women and girls through servide in their communities, professions or other fields of research.
Business and Professional Women's Foundation
2012 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-1100
Website: www.bpwusa.org
The Career Advancement Scholarship Program is for women who are advancing their careers or re-entering the workforce.
Jeannette Rankin Foundation
PO Box 6653
Athens, GA 30604
706-208-1211
www.rankinfoundation.org
Scholarships for women age 35 or older.
Karla Scheber Foundation Scholarship
100 Renaissance Center, Suite 1680
Detroit, MI 48243-1009
313-259-4520
Scholarships are available to women seeking to re-enter the business field or obtain a business degree.
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
PO Box 479
Honolulu, Hawaii 96809
Website: www.ptmfoundation.net
Gives educational support awards and small grants to low-income women, especially mothers, pursuing technical, undergraduate or graduate education.
The R.O.S.E. Fund
175 Federal Street, Suite 455
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 482-5400
Website: www.rosefund.org (click on "programs")
Scholarship program for women who are survivors of domestic violence attending colleges or universities in New England.
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Website: www.talbots.com (click on "about us")
Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievement for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago.
Women's Opportunity Awards
Soroptimist International for the Americas
1709 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-893-9000
Website: www.soroptimist.org
Scholarships for women in college who are heads of their household.
Other Resources
Dress for Success