Every year, numerous women in the United States halt their education due to financial obstacles. The Junior League of Tacoma (JLT) Scholarship Program seeks to alleviate these economic hurdles for women in Pierce County, enabling them to obtain degrees or certificates that are essential for entering the workforce or advancing in their careers. This scholarship opportunity is geared towards female students currently pursuing or resuming their undergraduate education at local two- and four-year colleges and universities. Applicants must be currently attending or re-enrolling in an accredited undergraduate program (Academic and/or Vocational) in Pierce County, Washington. Preference will be given to students returning to school after taking a break and students with one academic year or less remaining to complete their degree program. This scholarship is not available for those seeking graduate or postgraduate degrees such as Masters, PhD, MD, JD, etc. Applicants may submit up to two letter(s) of recommendation from people who can speak to how this scholarship will benefit them. Letter(s) of recommendation may be from teachers or professors, mentors, managers or supervisors, faith leaders, colleagues, or friends. Letter(s) of recommendation may not be from family members. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.