Welcome to Altrusa of Lawrence, Kansas.

Altrusa is a club, or a group of Altrusa Clubs, with a classified, selective membership, composed of individuals who hold executive positions in diversified businesses and professions, or who own and operate their own businesses, or are practicing a profession. Membership is by invitation.

The Purpose of Altrusa is...
To afford a main channel through which executive and professional individuals representing a wide variety of occupational fields with similar civil and altruistic motivations can work together in common interests and effectively contribute their combined services to civic, national, and international understanding and betterment. To extend the field of friendships and contacts among professional individuals beyond the bounds of their own professional groups.

WOMAN'S SCHOLARSHIP AWARD– 2008 Undergraduate/Trade/Technical

Scholarships are awarded to assist women in achieving their career goals and financial independence.  Special consideration is given to career re-entry and late career entry candidates.  Since the purpose of the scholarship is to assist women in achieving educational goals, the funds may be used for books, tuition, transportation, and/or childcare.

A scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded at an Altrusa meeting in May 2008, and the selected candidate will be invited to attend the meeting to receive the award.

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be enrolled in or accepted by an academic or career training program

  • Be working toward a career goal

  • Demonstrate financial need

  • Be recommended by an instructor/faculty member

  • Reside in Lawrence or Douglas County

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.

The deadline for applications is March 31, 2008.  Return the completed application along with:

  • a letter explaining why you think you should be considered for the scholarship; and

  • a letter of recommendation from an instructor or faculty member.

Send the completed materials to:
Altrusa International, Inc. of Lawrence, Kansas
Scholarship Committee
711 Arizona Street
Lawrence, KS  66049


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