The Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship ($2,500) will be awarded to a female resident of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry County, or Northern York School District who attends an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship supports a woman working toward a bachelor’s degree
- Award is based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need
- Recipient may be honored at a Harrisburg Branch AAUW meeting during the program year
- Recipient may also receive Branch support to attend the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL)
Eligibility Criteria
- Female student
- Permanent resident of Dauphin County, Cumberland County, Perry County, or the Northern York School District
- Attending an accredited college or university located in Pennsylvania
- Must have completed at least 60 credits toward a bachelor’s degree by the end of the Spring term
- Enrolled as a full-time student for the coming Fall term
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4
- Demonstrated financial need
Application Process
- Gather all required application materials
- Submit the complete application packet by mail or email
- Applications must be postmarked or received by July 31st
- Finalists may be invited to participate in an interview as part of the selection process
The Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship was established by the Harrisburg Branch of the 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. We want to honor her memory by assisting the education of a woman working towards a bachelor’s degree. We would especially like to assist someone who embodies Ms. Smith’s vision.
