Are you interested in architecture, engineering, design, planning or sustainability?
The Jones Whitsett Architects Women with Vision Scholarship, administered by The Care Center, will offer a grant of $1,000 to a student of color entering or continuing college with an interest in pursuing a career in architecture, engineering, design, planning or sustainability. Eligible students are not required to major in these fields, but preference will be given to students who demonstrate their interest in pursuing a career in any of the fields listed above through their personal statement. The scholarship will be open to:
- The Care Center graduates enrolled in an accredited college
- Clemente Course in the Humanities graduates enrolled in an accredited college
- The Care Center Bridge-to-College participants enrolled in an accredited college
- Bard Microcollege Holyoke students
This award may be used in addition to a student’s financial aid for any expenses associated with being a college student. For example, it may be used to pay bills and car payments, help cover housing costs, pay for child care, purchase food, etc.
To be considered for this award, students will need to:
- Fill out the Scholarship Application
- Write a personal statement: a brief one page description of who you are, your career interests in architecture, engineering, design, planning or sustainability, what you want out of your college experience, and how you would use the scholarship money.
- Obtain a letter of recommendation, from somebody like a current or former teacher, an employer, or a counselor.
- Obtain a verification of your college enrollment for the fall semester (a copy of your schedule or Verification of Enrollment on college letterhead).
Completed applications need to be submitted to Emily Laufer by Wednesday, September 30th at 12:00 noon. A committee comprised of Care Center staff and board members will select the award recipients and The Care Center will award the funds directly to the selected student.
