Three Rivers College Nontraditional Scholarship
The Designing Women Scholarship Program is designed to promote educational opportunities for women who are residents of Southeast Missouri. The scholarships are need and merit-based and are designed to encourage and challenge women to assume leadership roles and professional positions in a variety of careers
The $1000 scholarships ($500 per semester) will be awarded to deserving students. Awardees may use the scholarship funds to cover tuition, fees, and books at Three Rivers College.
If you need any more information please contact Kathern Harris at scholarship@designingwomenfoundation.org
Eligibility:
Must be female
Must be nontraditional
Must be enrolled fulltime at Three Rivers College (status verified)
Must have at least one full year remaining at TRC to complete degree program
After 1st semester, must have at least 2.5 GPA to receive 2nd semester funding.
Application Process:
Completed application
One-page essay on required topic
Transcripts from previous colleges
Proof of income for past two years (Scholarship is merit and need-based)
Deadlines:
Applications Due: February 1st
Recipients will be notified of award in May
Awards Presented: August 2025 & January 2026
(Second semester enrollment may be verified with student’s copy of grades from TRC.)
For more information, contact:
Designing Women Foundation
PO Box 104
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901