AARP Scholarship Program for Women Caregivers

Here is an announcement from AARP about their Scholarship Program... for caregiving women over 40 years of age.The AARP Foundation has announced a new scholarship program for low-income women 40+ to participate in education and training opportunities. Two of the eligible categories are: Women returning tothe workforce after an extended absence (such as caregiving) and grandmothers or other relatives caring for relative children whodepend upon them financially. Approximately 100 scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 are expected to be awarded in the firstround. The process opens August 31; deadline is October 31, 2007.Detailed information and applications are available on-line atwww.aarp.org/womensscholarship. For additional information regarding the scholarship program contact:AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program c/o Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc.P.O. Box 23737 Nashville TN 37202-3737Fax (615) 320-3151www.aarp.org/womensscholarship (Access Key: AFWSP)