This scholarship was initially funded by a donation from the Garland BPW. The Fund was established in memory of Gilda Murray, 1992-1993 BPW/Texas State President. Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to Texas Business Women (TBW) members, 25 years or older, to obtain education or training to prepare for employment or to advance in a business or profession.
Applicant must be at least 25 years old and be a Texas Business Women current member, attends Local Organization meetings regularly, and participates on at least one TBW committee.
Scholarship Criteria
1 - The Scholarship award may be up to $500 per applicant per fiscal year (July 1 thru June 30). Limit of two consecutive years eligibility.
2 - Funds provided by the scholarship shall be used for tuition and/or required materials (i.e. books) to an accredited college or university, technology institution, or training center.
3 - If applicant is requesting reimbursement for a completed training, copies of receipts and proof of completion must be attached to the application.
4 - Each applicant will be notified no later than six weeks after deadline.
Dr. Minnie L. Maffett was the first president of the Texas Federation from 1919-1921. She also served as President of BPW/USA from 1939 to 1944. The fellowship is awarded annually to women in the medical field.
The recipient must be a woman graduate of a recognized medical school conducting postgraduate or research work in a medical field; or a woman who had been awarded a Ph. D. degree from a Texas university who is doing research in a medical field.
Candidates range from a woman who needs financial aid for the first year in establishing a family practice in a rural area with a population not exceeding 5,000 to a fourth year female medical student for completion of an M.D. degree in an accredited medical school in the State of Texas. More than one fellowship may be awarded each year.
1) Applicant must be a female graduate of a recognized medical school seeking funds for use in post-graduate research in a medical field; or
2) A woman who has been awarded a PhD from a Texas university who is doing research in a medical field; or
3) A woman who needs financial aid for the first year in establishing a family practice in a rural area with a population not exceeding 5,000; or
4) A fourth-year female medical student completing a M.D. or D.O. degree in an accredited school in the State of Texas.
Hermine Tobolowsky, a BPW Past State President, is known as the “Mother of the Equal Legal Rights Amendment in Texas.” Ms. Tobolowsky worked tirelessly, often at risk of personal insults and threat of physical harm to make women in Texas equal in the legal aspects of the law. It is her indomitable spirit of sacrifice and her accomplishments that we honor Hermine Tobolowsky by creating an award in her name. In recognition of her work, the award is given to an individual who has made significant legislative contributions to bring parity to women in Texas in the last three years.
Established in 1995, this scholarship is to be awarded to women of academic achievement who wish to enter the professions of law, public service, government, political science, or women’s history.
Scholarship Requirements
1) Applicant must be a female citizen of the United States of America.
2) Scholarship monies must be used at an accredited Texas college or university.
3) Applicant must have completed at least two semesters of studies and present transcripts of all college work.
4) Scholarship monies will be paid directly to the registrar of recipient’s chosen college or university.
5) Application and all supporting documents must be postmarked by January 1.
1) Applicant must maintain a 3.0 or better grade point average;
2) Selection will be based on academics and need;
3) An essay shall be submitted by the applicant, not to exceed two pages, discussing:
a. Importance of Women in the Workforce
b. Importance of Women in Public Services, i.e., Law, Political Science, etc.
c. Importance of the study of Women in History;
4) Two letters of reference must accompany application (example: college professors, counselors, employers, or professional colleagues);
5) Name of institution and student ID for the scholarship check and address to send check; and
6) Upon completion of the course/training covered by this scholarship, a one page description of results of the training received and copies of any Certificates/Diplomas/or other written documentation of completion.
Note: this follow-up documentation is necessary to comply with the tax-exempt purposes of the Foundation. If this completion documentation is not submitted within a reasonable time and upon request, the applicant may be requested to repay the scholarship.
