EWI - Des Moines - Scholarships

Executive Women International (EWI) Des Moines Chapter is offering assistance to adults in the community who are in transitional situations and are in need of financial aid to further their education in their career pursuit. The recipients may select the career path of choice and any assistance received is considered an award, not requiring repayment.

Applications are screened and then anonymously voted on by EWI Des Moines Chapter members.

The criteria to be used to pre-screen the candidates may include one or more of the following:

Financial need

Head of household with small children

At risk adult

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Utilize personal assessment and/or re-entry programs available through colleges, community agencies, service groups, or career professionals

Clearly define career goals and objectives

Specify the education requirements to attain above goals and objectives

Provide recent tax return

Executive Women International (EWI) is a professional business organization that brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional development and encouraging community involvement. EWI has chapters in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Mexico, comprising of over 80 chapters. The Des Moines Chapter has over 55 companies as members.