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We realize that many of our clients have the desire to further their education or gain new skills, yet may lack the financial means to do so. Many types of scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Stephanie Beavers Davis Memorial Fund Scholarship

Pennsylvania Women Work is proud to award four scholarships each year in memory of Stephanie Beavers-Davis.

Stephanie’s Story
When Stephanie Beavers came into the New Choices program at Carlow College in 1997, she did not have a high school diploma or a job and was expecting her first child. Stephanie passed her GED shortly after our initial meeting and attended the New Choices Career Development classes. She found she had a talent for computers. After earning her CNE (Certified Novell Engineer), she obtained a position at NDC Health Information Systems in customer support.

In 2000, Stephanie and her son, Skyler, relocated to Tampa, FL. She found her technical ability was in high demand in this area and was immediately hired by Omega Health Systems as a Product Coordinator. After a year, she was promoted to Quality Assurance and Installation Manager. Her extraordinary abilities and determination were recognized by one of the company principals, Bruce Kusens, who encouraged her to continue her education and start her own business. She launched TestCorp in 2001 and a new venture, A Heartbeat Away, in 2004.

Despite her success, Stephanie did not forget her struggle. Because of what she experienced and the help she received, she wanted to give back, so she established a scholarship. Mr. Kusens offered to match this scholarship with one of his own to recognize the efforts of both the New Choices Program and Stephanie.

In February 2004, Stephanie was honored by Women Work! as a Woman of Triumph at the organization’s 25th Anniversary Gala at the Women’s Museum of Natural History.

Suddenly and tragically, Stephanie Beavers-Davis died April 19, 2004, at her home in Lutz, FL. Stephanie is survived by her son, Skyler, her mom, Mary, and her brothers, Nathaniel (Ben) and Captain Noel Beavers. Her family, co-workers and friends wish to continue the tradition she started of helping others. Her scholarships will be continued each year as a memorial to this SHINING STAR.

How to apply:
Download a PDF of the scholarship form here. Once the application is completed, return the form along with all required documentation to:

Pennsylvania Women Work
YWCA
305 Wood St- Suite 325
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The deadline for applications is April 15. For questions, please call 412-391-5101.

Recipients will receive notification of the award in April and will receive their award at Pennsylvania Women Work’s Leadership Day in Harrisburg. Award recipients are asked to attend the event. Some assistance with travel is available and may be provided to the winners if necessary.

AARP

Established by the AARP Foundation and the Women’s Leadership Circle, the Women’s Scholarship Program gives a helping hand to women over 40. The scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5,000, provides much-needed resources to enable women who might not otherwise be able to afford educational opportunities.

For more information, visit the AARP Foundation website.

Modest Needs

Modest Needs is an online grant-giving organization for individuals who are unable to work or are temporarily out of work. Grants are given in small amounts, from $1 to $1,000, for financial needs such as rent or utility bills. Visit the Modest Needs website.

The Bartko Foundation

The Bartko Foundation assists single minority mothers in achieving self-sufficiency. They provide scholarships for women in their efforts to achieve economic, educational, social, emotional and physical well-being within the tri-state area. Visit their website for more information.

Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund

In keeping with its longstanding tradition of serving the community, the Talbots Charitable Foundation offers a unique, national $100,000 scholarship program. This is a fund for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago, and who are now seeking a college degree.

The scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a department of Scholarship America. Scholarship America is a national nonprofit educational support and student aid service organization that seeks to involve and assist the private sector in expanding educational opportunities and encouraging educational achievement.

For more information, visit the Scholarship America website.