Politics & Government
United Way Seeking Applicants for Ruth Taylor Scholarships
Awards will go to graduate students in social work or public health
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County graduate students pursuing careers in social work or public health are invited to apply for scholarship assistance through the Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund.
The fund was established in tribute to Ruth Taylor upon her retirement as the county’s Commissioner of Public Welfare and in recognition of her nearly four decades of outstanding service. The annual awards are sponsored by United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Westchester County government and the Urban League of Westchester County.
Applicants must be residents of Westchester County and enrolled in graduate studies in Social Work or Public Health on a full-time basis. The submission deadline is Friday, June 14, 2020, by which time the application and all supporting documents must be received.
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Financial need, public service and scholastic capacity are part of the evaluation criteria. Recipients must maintain the minimum cumulative university GPA for the duration of the award. Awards are issued annually, and students are eligible to apply if they have not previously received the scholarship. A change in major or enrollment status (to part-time) will result in loss of the scholarship award.
Since 2008, United Way through the Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund has awarded a collective total of $160,000 to 60 graduate students. The average award has been $2,655 and can be used for tuition or maintenance, or both.
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Inquiries can be directed to: United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Doris Perez, program coordinator, via e-mail at dperez@uwwp.org or download application and cover letter at www.uwwp.org/ruthtaylorscholarships.
About United Way of Westchester and Putnam
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) provides strategic resources and tools to residents in crisis or who are marginalized due to personal or life’s circumstances. These include the 2-1-1 helpline, early literacy programming for preschoolers, job skills training and financial empowerment for adults, as well as access to health services.
UWWP is located at 336 Central Park Ave., White Plains, NY 10606. Phone: 914-997-6700 Website: www.uwwp.org. Facebook: (www.facebook.com/UnitedWayWP) and Twitter (@UnitedWayWP)
