The Walmart Foundation Teams Up With the AARP Foundation to Help Unemployed Women Get Back to Work

In 2008-- the Women's Scholarship Program's first year--more than 100 scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 were awarded. This year, more than 1,000 applications are under review and winners will be announced later this month. To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must be:

* Women aged 40 or over;
* Able to demonstrate financial need; and
* Enrolled in an accredited school or technical program within 6 months of the scholarship award date.