A HELPING HAND FROM
WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Stamford, CT, Febuary 1, 2006 - Women In Management (WIM) Scholarship, Inc. is soliciting applications for its scholarship program for the 2006-2007 academic year.

WIM Scholarship, Inc. was formed in 1991 to offer scholarships to women in the Connecticut and New York areas who are pursuing a higher education. To date, WIM Scholarship has granted over $50,000 in scholarships and is now offering a $3,000 scholarship for the 2006-7 academic year.

Qualified scholarship candidates must be faced with significant hurdles, of either an economic or personal nature, that hinders their ability to finance their continuing education. Candidates must have completed sixty (60) credit hours of undergraduate study before applying. Candidates studying for a graduate level degree are also eligible to apply.

Without exception, candidates must have demonstrated academic excellence and are frequently leaders in social or charitable organizations. Scholarship winners may use the scholarship funds for elder or childcare, transportation, tuition, fees, and books.

“The WIM Scholarship Fund is one way that we lend a helping hand and support women’s aspirations. Scholarship applications, which can be downloaded from the WIM website, must be submitted by March 15, 2006,” said Linda Kuppersmith, President of WIM Scholarship, Inc. “The scholarship award will be presented at WIM’s annual meeting in June 2006,” she added.

Founded in 1979, Women In Management (WIM) is a premier business organization for both women business owners and corporate executives whose mission is to be a leader in promoting the professional advancement of women in business. WIM welcomes women from diverse industries and businesses of all sizes who seek to develop high quality networking contacts, access leading edge professional development, and give back to other women through community service and public recognition of women's business achievements.

For more information about WIM or WIM Scholarship, please visit the website at www.wimweb.org.