The Executive Women of New Jersey announced this week that there will be 11 recipients of its annual Graduate Merit Award Program – awards totaling $37,000 in tuition assistance this year.
EWNJ officials say these scholarships, one of the key programs at EWNJ, reflect the organization’s commitment to fostering the next generation of women leaders, in furtherance of the organization’s mission to ensure that women have equal opportunities and representation in senior corporate leadership.
The largest provider of scholarships for women who are non-traditional students seeking advanced degrees at colleges and universities across New Jersey, EWNJ’s Graduate Merit Award Program has granted more than $1.4 million in tuition assistance since its inception.
EWNJ defines ‘non-traditional students’ as those returning to their studies several years after receiving an undergraduate degree, those who may have completed their undergraduate degree at a later date, those who changed careers and are returning to school to retool their professions, or those who come from non-traditional educational or socioeconomic backgrounds.
Courtney McCormick, the president of EWNJ and an SVP at PSEG, applauded the announcement.
“EWNJ is dedicated to breaking down the barriers that women face on their journeys to the C-suite and beyond,” she said. “The rising cost of education continues to be a significant challenge, especially for those returning to school later in life.
“Through the Graduate Merit Award Program, we are honored to help ease the financial burden for these extraordinary women as they develop the leadership skills that will shape the future. We congratulate this year’s recipients and look forward to the incredible contributions they will undoubtedly make.”
The awards were presented during EWNJ’s annual Holiday Party, hosted by the Brach Eichler law firm in Roseland, NJ on December 11th. This year’s scholarship sponsors are Prudential, PSEG, and RWJ Barnabas Health.
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