The purpose of this scholarship fund is to assist women aged 25 or older who are starting or returning to school to pursue an associate or baccalaureate degree at an accredited school in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, accomplishment, financial need, potential, and quality of the application package. The amount awarded may vary from year to year, based on number of applicants and funds available, but will not be less than $1,000. Applications will be accepted each year between March 1 and April 30. Any application received that is postmarked after April 30 will be considered only at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.