The National Federation of Republican Women established the Betty Rendel Scholarship Fund in September of 1995 in honor of NFRW Past President Betty Rendel's extraordinary leadership skills and dedication to the Republican Party in her home state of Indiana as well as on the national level.
The three annual scholarships of $1,000 each are designed for college undergraduate women who are currently majoring in political science, government or economics. The recipients are chosen from applicants from across the nation. The scholarships are given to women who have successfully completed at least two years of college coursework and are U.S. Citizens. Scholarship winners may not re-apply. Applicants may apply for only one NFRW scholarship per year.
A complete application must include the following:
A) Official application form, all sections fully completed. Please write or print clearly. Use black ink.
B) Three letters of recommendation, including telephone numbers/emails of authors for follow-up.
C) An official copy of the applicant's most recent college transcript.
D) A one-page typed essay stating the reason why the applicant should be considered for the scholarship, including career goals.
E) Optional photograph.
F) State Federation President Certification
ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Instructions to Applicant:
Individual applications must be submitted to the applicant's state federation president by June 1. No application may be submitted directly to NFRW headquarters.
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: June 1, 2021