Beverly J Smith Memorial Scholarships

The Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship has been established by the Harrisburg Branch of AAUW to honor our past president. Ms. Smith was a nationally known and respected expert on refugee resettlement and immigration. She devoted her life to helping people of diverse nationalities begin new lives and obtain education, homes, health care, and legal advice.
AAUW would like to honor her memory by assisting in the education of a woman working toward a bachelor’s degree. AAUW would especially like to assist someone who embodies Ms. Smith's vision.

Criteria:
1. Enrolled as a full-time student in the both Spring and Fall terms of the award year
2. Female student having completed at least 60 credits towards a bachelor’s degree by the end of May of the award year
3. Attending an accredited college or university located in Pennsylvania
4. Permanent resident of Dauphin, Cumberland or Perry County, PA
5. Demonstrated academic achievement, with at least a 3.4 GPA
6. Demonstrated financial need

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