TPW Scholarship
Program 2024
The Tangipahoa Professional Women’s Organization Scholarship Program, established in 2011, is funded through proceeds generated from our annual Women Mean Business Conference and local donations.
We will be awarding several scholarships of $1,000 each to deserving women of Tangipahoa Parish who are pursuing higher education and advancement in the workforce.
The scholarship is open to Tangipahoa Parish female residents.
Women attending a standard college, university, vocational or technical college are invited to apply as well as women continuing their education for professional reasons.
Complete the Tangipahoa Professional Women's Organization Scholarship Application honestly and accurately and signed by student. If applicant is under 18 years old, the minor-applicant's parent/guardian is required to sign.
Two separate Recommendation Forms from non-family community members such as colleagues, counselors, teachers, church pastors, employers, etc. Email the link below to those who you want to provide your recommendation. (Tangipahoa Professional Women’s Organization Scholarship Program - Recommendation Letter)
Proof of Enrollment – Upload your proof of enrollment (i.e. Copies of Your Letter of Acceptance, Proof of Registration, Fee Bill, Letter of Enrollment or Class Schedule for Summer/Fall 2024) to on or before Monday, April 15, 2024.
No exceptions. (Tangipahoa Professional Women’s Organization Scholarship Program Enrollment Upload)
Applications must be submitted by Monday, April 15, 2024.
We will not review paper applications submitted via mail.
The following Grading Criteria will be used by Scholarship Committee Evaluators:
30% Financial Need
20% Education and Goals
15% Employment / Civic Involvement
20% Essay
15% Recommendations
Note: All personal references are removed from the application prior to Scholarship Committee Evaluators’ review of the applications to ensure anonymity and fairness in the grading process.
