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Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship For Women

Community Foundation of Broward
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/16/2026
Closes: 11/1/2026

The Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship for Women is offered to women who are divorced, widowed, or have been abandoned by their spouse. Residents of Broward County, Florida, who are attending a two- or four-year college or university, technical school, or trade school are encouraged to apply. Two application cycles per year are available.

Win up to
$2,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA
  • Resident of Broward County, Florida
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Female
  • Aged 28 or older
  • Widowed, divorced, or abandoned by spouse
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Minimum Age
    28
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: FL
    • County: Broward
    Minimum GPA
    2
    Situation
    Abandoned by Spouse, Divorced, Widow

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