Financial Aid & Scholarships for Women
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The Betty Taymor Scholarship Fund
A Scholarship Fund in Support of the Program for Women in Politics & Public Policy, part of the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy
The Betty Taymor Fund provides financial support in the form of stipends and scholarships for women enrolled in the Center's graduate Program for Women in Politics & Public Policy. The Program provides both academic training and professional experience for women from diverse backgrounds who aspire to careers in public service.
Named for Betty Taymor, the founder of the Program, the Fund provides stipends and scholarships each academic year to women in the Program who have demonstrated academic excellence, a commitment to public service, and financial need.
The goal of the Fund is to increase access to the Program for qualified women, regardless of ability to pay..
Over 50% of the women who enter the Program work full-time to support themselves and their families. For some, completing the 200-hour internship component of the Program means losing income. Becoming a "Betty Taymor Scholar," often makes the difference in being able to attend and complete the Program. The amount of each stipend/scholarship ranges from $250 to $1,250.
Help Provide Stipends and Scholarships for Women
The Fund seeks support from private donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations to increase the number and value of scholarships it can provide. The Betty Taymor Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All contributions are tax deductible. For more information, please contact: Donna Stewartson, Associate Program Director, at 617.287.6785 or by email at donna.stewartson@umb.edu.
ABOUT BETTY TAYMOR
Betty Taymor is the founder of the Program for Women in Politics & Public Policy. Throughout her life, Taymor has been involved in many aspects of political life.
Highlights of her life include the following:
- Served as Delegate to the Democratic National Convention on multiple occasions
- Ran twice for the Massachusetts State Representative
- Directed the Program for 20 years
- Worked for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment
- Worked to advance women's roles in politics in a time when women all over the nation were fighting for increased rights and overall equality in all aspects of life.
- Wrote Running Against the Wind: The Struggle of Women in Massachusetts Politics
ABOUT THE TAYMOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND
- Since 1992, the Fund has provided over $75,000 in scholarships to more than 100 women who have demonstrated academic excellence, a commitment to public service, and financial need.
- Without question the "Betty Taymor Scholars" are women of distinction -- making significant contributions to their communities, to Massachusetts politics and to other women.
- The Fund seeks support from private donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations to increase the number and value of scholarships it awards each year.
- The Betty Taymor Fund is a tax-exempt organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.