Talbots Launches 11th Annual Women's Scholarship Fund to Help Women Return to College Later in Life
October 26 2007 - 10:45AM
PR Newswire (US)
2008 Scholarship Applications Now Available HINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 26
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Talbots today announced the launch of its
eleventh annual Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund, a program that
awards $100,000 each year in college scholarships to women seeking
a bachelor's or associate's degree later in life. Sponsored by the
Talbots Charitable Foundation, the Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
awards five $10,000 scholarships and fifty $1,000 scholarships to
women throughout the U.S. each year. Since its inception in 1997,
the Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund has awarded close to one
million dollars in college scholarships to over 500 women ranging
in age from their late 20's to their early 60's. Each year, Talbots
enlists the volunteer support of accomplished women from a range of
fields to help select the five finalists. The 2008 Board of Judges
includes: -- Evelyn Ashford - Renowned American sprinter and
five-time Olympic Champion -- Rita Cosby - Emmy Award-winning
television host and author -- Judge Marilyn Milian - Host of
television's "The People's Court" -- Peggy Northrop - Editor-in
Chief, More Magazine -- Lyn St. James - Former professional Indy
500 race car driver and motivational speaker -- Terrie Williams -
Founder and President, The Stay Strong Foundation, inspirational
author and mental health advocate Past Scholarship Fund Judges have
included: Caroline Kennedy, Blythe Danner, Naomi Judd, Martina
McBride, Alfre Woodard, and Joyce Carol Oates. "Each year, the
scholarship recipients represent women who have had to hold off on
their life-long dreams and have now chosen to pursue a college
education later in life," said Trudy F. Sullivan, Talbots President
and Chief Executive Officer. "The women demonstrate a strength and
determination that is truly remarkable, and we are thrilled to both
recognize and celebrate their ambition through Talbots Women's
Scholarship Fund." Applications for the Talbots Women's Scholarship
are now available at all Talbots U.S. stores, and can be downloaded
online at http://www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp.
Eligible applicants must be women currently residing in the United
States who earned a high school diploma or GED at least 10 years
ago; are currently seeking a degree from an accredited 2- or 4-year
college, university or vocational-technical school; and have at
least two full-time semesters or 24 credits remaining to complete
their undergraduate degree. The postmark deadline for entries is
January 2, 2008, or until 1,000 eligible applications have been
received, whichever is earlier. Scholarship recipients will be
notified by the end of July 2008. The Talbots Charitable Foundation
serves the community through its support of the arts, education,
health and civic services. Founded in 1947, Talbots is a leading
specialty retailer, cataloger and e-tailer. Known for its classic
approach to fashion and service, Talbots currently operates over
1,100 stores throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Toll-free
catalog shopping is offered at 1 (800) 825-2687, and online
shopping is available at http://www.talbots.com/.
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