MARY HOULISTON MACDONALD SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN

MARY HOULISTON MACDONALD SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN
2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
This $1,000 - $2,000 scholarship was established by Mary Houliston MacDonald. She wanted to make it possible for women to have the means to receive or complete their education or training to be independent. This scholarship can only be applied to tuition, fees, and books.

TO BE ELIGIBLE, APPLICANTS MUST:
1. Be a resident of Broward County
2. Be a woman, 28 years of age or older
3. Has been abandoned by her husband or the father of her children, widowed, or divorced
4. Demonstrate financial need
5. Plan to or currently attend an accredited College, University, or Vocational school
6. Have an accumulated GPA of 2.0, if currently attending school. (Applicant must provide most current transcripts.)
Are you 28 or older? (You are not eligible for this scholarship if your answer is no)

YesNo
Select the appropriate choice below that reflects your situation ( You are not eligible for this scholarship if you answer none of the above

DivorcedWidowedAbandoned by SpouseNone of the Above
Applicant

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II. EDUCATION
II. Education
Name of the school you plan to attend during the 2025 school year*
What is your major/area of study?*
I will be attending a:

4 yr. College/UniversityCommunity CollegeVocational SchoolOther
Enrollment status question

Full-timePart-time
Number of credit hours you plan to take each semester:
Spring/Summer 2026
Fall 2025
Are you currently attending school?*

YesNo
Include your most current transcript:*

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III. Essay
III. Essay
Write a brief description of your personal and educational goals and interests. Include whether you are divorced, widowed, or abandoned by a spouse and how your life experiences have inspired you to further your education. Include your future aspirations and how this scholarship will assist you on that pathway. *

IV. Financial
IV. Financial
Have you filed a 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)*

YesNo
Upload the Student Aid Report (SAR) you received after filing.*

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Have you received notice of any financial aid?*

YesNo
Amount Awarded:*
What is the total number of dependent family members attending college in the 2025 - 2026 school year? (Include yourself in this number)*

V. Additional Required Attachments
V. Additional Required Attachments

You must submit the following with your application:
Tax Return: PLEASE REDACT ALL SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON THE FORM.*

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Proof of Florida Residency: (Copy of your driver's license or an identification card that was issued more than one year ago.)*

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Proof of Course Enrollment:*

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CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE
I hereby affirm that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information given will result in my ineligibility for the Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship for Women.
Signature of Applicant*

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If you have questions, please contact Tina Hudson, Manager, Community Impact via email at scholarships@cfbroward.org
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II. Education