Courtesy photo From left, Cresson BPW president Veronica Harkins and Cresson BPW Education Grant Chair Colleen Krug present an education grant to Brandy Giarth. At right is Cresson BPW 2024 Education grant committee member Sandra Nairn.

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.