March 15, 2021
Are YOU a female AND one of the FIRST people in your family considering going to college? Deadline for the SHE Counts First Generation Scholarship is March 22nd.
for a SHE Counts First Generation Scholarship
***The link above is the listing for all current scholarships available to GHS seniors. Scroll down to the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation section on the page, then sign up for an account here https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cwdafs in order to review the SHE Counts application and/or to apply.
The recipient of this scholarship will be a first generation college bound female. A first generation student is defined as a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree. First priority will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. A renewable $500 scholarship will be awarded with a maximum of $2000. Scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of 4 years as long as the student is enrolled in an accredited institution.
