Kifowit Promotes Scholarship for Women Going Back to School

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Promoting this year’s Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) scholarship, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D- Oswego, is offering application assistance to area women returning to school and seeking financial aid.

“It can be too easy for students to leave school and too difficult for them to return, especially women and mothers,” Kifowit said. “We want to make sure that women who deserve help getting back into school have access to this opportunity.”

As a member of COWL, Kifowit helps plan and promote the COWL scholarship for the benefit of Illinois women. Together, the group of women legislators raises money to award of up to $2,500 for tuition, books, and fees for a woman returning to school who has overcome obstacles to seek an education, while still dedicating time volunteering in their communities.

Other application requirements include enrollment in an Illinois accredited college or university for the academic year 2014-2015, with a minimum of six credit hours. The COWL scholarship application packet must be completed and post-marked by April 15. Volunteer work and an applicant’s obstacles in being able to pursue higher education are also taken into consideration when selecting the scholarship winner. For more details on the COWL scholarship, visit www.cowlil.com.

“If you are a woman seeking part-time or full-time schooling at one of our state’s community colleges or universities I encourage you to take the time to apply,” Kifowit said. “It’s never too late to pursue your dreams and further your education.”

For help, please contact Kifowit’s constituent service by calling 630-585-1308 or sending an email to Stephanie.Kifowit@att.net. Those with specific questions on the COWL scholarship or on any state issue may stop by Kifowit’s district office, located at 1677 Montgomery Rd. Ste. 116 in Aurora.