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Altrusa to award scholarships for women, apply by March 30

Posted at 1:36 pm March 4, 2018
By Nancy Ramsey Leave a Comment

Altrusa International of Oak Ridge is offering scholarships starting at $1,000 to deserving women to support their pursuit of education and/or training, a press release said.

The Sarah Ketron Scholarship is intended for women who are non-traditional students and have interrupted their studies for work or family obligations and are returning to school to complete their education. It is named in honor of the late Sarah Ketron, Altrusa president in 1973-74. She was for many years a school counselor in Oak Ridge as well as a community leader and volunteer.

The Altrusa Scholarship is available for women who are continuing their education, post-high school, at an institution of higher learning, such as a university, community college, or technical college, the press release said.

Altrusans seek to encourage and support women who are striving to complete their education, search for jobs, and become financially independent. “One of the key goals for selection is to award scholarships to those who show significant financial need,” said Kesha Waters, co-chair of the Scholarship Committee. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Front Page News Tagged With: Altrusa International of Oak Ridge, Altrusa of Oak Ridge, Altrusa Scholarship, education, Sarah Ketron, scholarships, women

Altrusa to award scholarships for women who are non-traditional students

Posted at 1:10 am February 10, 2017
By Judith Delaney Leave a Comment

Altrusa International of Oak Ridge is offering scholarships starting at $1,000 to deserving women to support their pursuit of education and/or training, a press release said.

The Sarah Ketron Scholarship is intended for women who are non-traditional students and have interrupted their studies for work or family obligations and are returning to school to complete their education. It is named in honor of the late Sarah Ketron, Altrusa president in 1973-74. She was for many years a school counselor in Oak Ridge as well as a community leader and volunteer, the press release said.

The Altrusa Scholarship is available for women who are continuing their education, post-high school, at an institution of higher learning, such as a university, community college, or technical college. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Education, Front Page News, Nonprofits Tagged With: Altrusa International, Altrusa International of Oak Ridge, Altrusa Scholarship, Janet Swift, Judith Delaney, non-traditional students, Sarah Ketron, Sarah Ketron Scholarship, scholarships

Altrusa to award scholarships for women

Posted at 1:03 pm March 22, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Altrusa Scholarships

Altrusa International of Oak Ridge is offering scholarships starting at $1,000 to deserving women to support their pursuit of education and/or training, a press release said.

The Sarah Ketron Scholarship is intended for women who are non-traditional students and have interrupted their studies for work or family obligations and are returning to school to complete their education. It is named in honor of the late Sarah Ketron, Altrusa president in 1973-74. She was for many years a school counselor in Oak Ridge as well as a community leader and volunteer.

The Altrusa Scholarship is available for women who are continuing their education, post-high school, at an institution of higher learning, such as a university, community college, or technical college, the release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Community, Education, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: Altrusa, Altrusa International, Altrusa International of Oak Ridge, Altrusa Scholarship, Janet Swift, non-traditional students, Sarah Ketron, Sarah Ketron Scholarship, Scholarship Committee, scholarships, women

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