Description
Annual awards for female Illinois residents who are graduate students enrolled at a participating postsecondary institution. Students must have lived in Illinois for a minimum of two years, have received an A.B., B.A., B.S., or equivalent baccalaureate degree, have a minimum "B" average, and a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate credits in Economics, History, and/or Political Science. Consideration given to financial need, previous graduate study, practical business experience in government, and leadership experience. Number of awards and award amount may vary. A personal statement must be included with application packet.
Website
http://www.celiamhowardfellowship.org