To be eligible to submit an application for the WomenÔÇÖs Independence Scholarship Program all potential applicants must: Identify as a female survivor of intimate partner abuse. Be physically separated from her abuser a minimum of one year but not more than ten. Have sought services from a non-profit agency that provides services to survivors of intimate partner abuse for a minimum of 6 consecutive months. This agency is willing to act as sponsor by mentoring and providing support to the student throughout her educational experience and can accept funds on behalf of the applicant, should a scholarship for living expenses be awarded.