Rindge Woman’s Club
Adult Women’s Scholarship Application
Frequently Asked Questions

The Rindge Woman’s Club is offering scholarship assistance to adult women who have lived in Rindge for at least two years.  The scholarships are to help adult women begin, change, or return to their careers after time spent family rearing or other responsibilities.

The applicants must provide official confirmation of acceptance to or enrollment in a program at a college, university, technical or other training school or for a continuing education program or apprenticeship.

Q. What are the details of the award?
•	Scholarships are awarded by mid-August.
•	For 2026, two scholarships of $2,500 each are available.
•	The scholarships can be applied towards any education-related expenses at an accredited, two- or four-year college/university, or vocational-technical schools in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada.

Q. Who is eligible to apply?  
•	The Rindge Woman’s Club is offering scholarship assistance to adult women who have lived in Rindge for at least two years.  The scholarships are to help adult women begin, change, or return to their careers after time spent family rearing or other responsibilities.

Q. What are the selection criteria?
•	Transcripts or Letter of Acceptance
•	Financial information
•	Personal Essay

Q. Is there a deadline date for submitting applications? 
•	Yes, the application period is from June 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026. 
•	Applications must be received on or before July 31, 2026.
•	Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Q. What are the required documents?
1)	Completed & signed Application
2)	Copy of Student’s Federal Tax Return, pages 1 &2; (if you are also claimed on someone’s taxes, you must submit a copy of their Federal Tax Return, pages 1 &2)
3)	Copy of Financial Award Letter, if applicable
4)	Copy of FAFSA Student Aid Report, if applicable (Page 1 only)
5)	Copy of Transcript Or Acceptance Letter
Unofficial or online transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course, and term the course was taken.
6)	Applicants Essay (you may attach college/program essay, if you submitted one)
7)	Letter of recommendation (may not be from a relative)

Q. How will I know that my application has been received? An email acknowledging receipt of the application is sent within 72 hours of our receiving it.  The acknowledgment is sent to the email address provided on your application. 

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Q. What are the transcript requirements? 
•	A current academic transcript or Acceptance Letter
•	Unofficial or online transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course, and term the course was taken.

Q. How to send my transcript? 
•	Transcripts can be uploaded with your application and emailed to: rindgewomansclub@gmail.com or mailed to Rindge Women’s Club, Scholarship Committee, PO Box 343, Rindge, NH 03461
•	Applications must be received on or before July 31, 2026.

Q. Can I apply every year for a scholarship? 
•	Scholarship recipients may re-apply to the program each year they meet eligibility.

Q. How and when will I receive notification?
•	All applicants will be notified via email mid-August.
•	Recipients will also receive formal notification via post mail.

Q. How and when are checks issued?
•	Checks will be mailed to each recipient's mailing address by mid -August.