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Cresson BPW to present grant

Deadline to apply is March 21

CRESSON -- The Cresson Business and Professional Women's organization is accepting applications for its annual educational grant which has been increased from $500 to $750.

This is the 35th year the group has offered the funds to a returning adult student.

To qualify, individuals must be an adult learner of at least 24 years of age and have completed one-fourth of a program at a four-year college or university, two-year college, business or vocational school or certificate program, school of nursing, or practical nursing track.

The applications must include a 250-word career-goal statement and official grade transcript as proof of completion. Student copies or unofficial copies of transcripts will not be accepted.

Last year's recipient was Brandy Giarth, a practical nursing student attending the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center.

Applicants interested in applying should contact Colleen Krug, chair of the education grant committee of the Cresson BPW organization, at colkrug@gmail.com.

Completed applications and other information must be submitted by March 21, 2025.

The winner will be notified in mid-April and invited to the Cresson BPW's April meeting to receive the grant.

Cresson BPW was chartered in 1958 and is proud of its 67-year history.

BPW/PA is a statewide organiza-tion of more than 1,100 members in 42 local organizations and 10 districts throughout the state.

BPW/PA is a leading advocate for working women in Pennsylvania. It works on all issues that touch women's lives and careers.