Women’s Independence Scholarship Program (WISP)

Applicants must be survivors of intimate partner abuse who have been physically separated from their abuser for 1–10 years and have worked with a nonprofit domestic violence agency for at least six months, with sponsorship required. They must be accepted or applying to an accredited U.S. institution, demonstrate significant financial need, and have a clear plan for career or workforce advancement. Preference may be given to returning WISP students, single parents with young children, first-time undergraduates, and vocational or technical students.