NYS Women Inc. is a State organization dedicated to equity for women in the work place through advocacy, education and legislation. Our organization’s rich history is filled with hard fought battles including support of the Pay Equity Act, the Violence against Women Act as well as the Family Medical Leave Act.

http://nyswomeninc.org/

The local CNY chapter, is offering 1-$500.00 grant to an adult woman residing in Oswego, Madison or Onondaga County in financial need who is returning to school as a result of corporate downsizing, a change in family structure (i.e. separation, divorce or death) or to qualify for higher earnings opportunities to specifically pursue an education in the medical and/or health sciences field.

To apply for this grant, please tell us in essay form about yourself, the situation that resulted in your choice to finish or further your education and your aspirations for a more stable and successful future. Please include proof of your enrollment at the institution.

Mail or e-mail your essay and contact information to one or all of the email/addresses/phone below by Friday, May 26, 2017. We will be contacting the recipients by Monday, June 9, 2017.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the addresses below. The recipient will be invited to our dinner meeting on June 20, 2017 at which time a presentation of the grant will be made.

Maureen Fogarty
121 Burnet Park Dr.
Syracuse, NY 13204
[email protected]

Deborah Vecchio
[email protected]