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The Kathy Lanni Commemorative Scholarship

Congratulations to 2009 winner
Magdelene Cauthorn

The Capital District Women’s Employment and Resource Center, Inc., (WERC), announces the availability of the Kathy Lanni Commemorative Scholarship.

One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a woman who meets WERC’s guidelines and submits an application by the stated deadline.  Please read this announcement carefully as it contains important information regarding eligibility and submission requirements.

WERC’s Mission:  “To advance women's success in the workplace by building their economic and personal independence.”  WERC assists women experiencing economic transition to achieve financial and individual self-sufficiency by providing quality workforce development services.

Eligibility:  To apply for the Kathy Lanni Commemorative Scholarship, an applicant must be eligible to receive services from the Women’s Employment and Resource Center, Inc.  This includes any woman residing in the greater Capital District who meets the criteria as a Displaced Homemaker—  

A Displaced Homemaker is someone who has lost her source of income upon the death, divorce, separation, disability, or dislocation of a spouse or pending loss of public assistance benefits.

If you do not meet these criteria, you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Follow this link for Scholarship Application

or contact Elizabeth Miller at 462-7600 ext. 187
or by e-mail.

Remember, it is never too late to donate to this annual scholarship!

Fund donations can be sent to:
WERC
 “The Kathy Lanni Commemorative Scholarship”
175 Central Avenue, 3rd Floor
Albany, NY 12206

 
Your gift will help education become a reality for women who never thought this was possible.

Questions?  Please contact
Beth Miller at 462-7600 ext. 187
or by e-mail.


Women's Employment & Resource Center
175 Central Avenue, 3rd Fl., Albany, NY 12206
phone: (518) 462-7600 ext. 184 or 187

E-mail WERC