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Maximum Amount
$1,000 -
Application Deadline
June 30, 2023 -
Number Of Awards
1 -
Contact
Scholarship Committee
Karen May
1222 Wright Farm Rd.
Bedford, VA 24523
kmay1955@hotmail.com -
Website Address
http://www.bpwva.org/scholarships/ -
Scholarship Description
This $1,000 scholarship honors Virginia Ruff, a member of Bedford BPW for more than 50 years at the time of her death in April 2002 at age 94. A graduate of The College of Mary Washington and The College of William and Mary, Miss Ruff dedicated her life to the education of Bedford children as a teacher at the Villamont and Montvale schools, and as a librarian at Bedford and Liberty High Schools. She retired in 1973. This scholarship provides financial assistance for women seeking education to re-enter the job market, advancement and/or to achieve economic self-sufficiency. A committee of four BPW members selects the recipient.ADVERTISEMENT
Eligibility Criteria: Be a woman 25 years or older; A citizen of the United States; Bedford, Virginia town or county resident for at least two years; Accepted by an accredited program course of study; Demonstrate need for financial assistance to upgrade skills or education.
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