Amount: $500 - $2,000
Deadline: Varies
Level: vocational, undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
WISP provides financial assistance to survivors of intimate partner abuse who are pursuing higher education. The goal is to help these women achieve economic independence and a safer future.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.0+
- Demographic: female, domestic violence survivors
- Women who have survived intimate partner abuse and are seeking to re-enter school to achieve economic independence.
Required Materials
- Application
- Essay
- Financial Information
- Proof of Abuse
- Letters of Recommendation
Timeline
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, check website for specific windows.
Tips
Share your story with courage and clarity, focusing on your resilience and determination to build a new life. Clearly articulate how education will lead to independence.