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For information on the FAFSA, Federal Direct/Perkins Loans, and other financial aid information, please
visit the University's Financial
Aid Services Site.
The Betty Taymor Scholarship Fund
A Scholarship Fund in Support of the Program for Women in Politics &
Public Policy,
part of the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy
The Betty Taymor Fund provides financial support in the form of scholarships and stipends to women
enrolled in the Center's graduate Program for Women in Politics & Public Policy. The Program
provides both academic training and professional experience for women from diverse backgrounds who
aspire to careers in public service.
Named for Betty Taymor, the founder of the Program, the Fund assists women with financial need to
gain access to the Program. To this end, the Fund provides scholarships and stipends to women who
are academically qualified but need financial assistance in order to participate. It is a goal of
the Fund to assure access to the Program for all qualified women, regardless of ability to pay.
Over 50% of the women who enter the Program work full-time to support themselves and their families.
For some, completing the 250-hour internship component of the Program means losing income. Women
from disadvantaged backgrounds and under-represented groups frequently need tuition assistance in
order to participate in the Program. Established in 1992, the Fund has provided scholarships each
academic year to women in the Program who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to
public service, as well as financial need.
The Fund seeks support from private donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations to increase the
number and value of scholarships it can provide. The Betty Taymor Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
organization. All contributions are tax deductible. For more information, please contact:
Donna Stewartson, Assistant Program Director, at 617.287.6785 or
donna.stewartson@umb.edu.
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