Women’s Opportunity Scholarship Fund
It is the purpose of the Women’s Opportunity Scholarship Fund to provide higher education opportunities to low-income women who wish to enter, or are currently attending a North Dakota college, university, or trade school. The fund assists scholarship recipients in a number of ways. It helps them to break the bonds of poverty and enhance their lives and the lives of their families intellectually, culturally, and environmentally.
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must
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Be low income according to federal poverty guidelines
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Be current residents of North Dakota
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Plan to attend a North Dakota college, university, or trade school (certain exceptions may be made for those living on North Dakota borders).
When to apply? March through mid-June of each year. Awards are announced in mid-August.
