JACKSON, Tenn. \u2014 A chance for monetary help is being supplied for some native college students.<\/p>\n

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Madison Space Democratic Girls (MADW) announce functions are actually open for the $2,500 Sue Shelton White Scholarship.<\/p>\n

A information launch states the scholarship is in honor of the late Sue Shelton White, who was a West Tennessee suffragist and lawyer, and performed a pivotal function in profitable the equal proper to vote for ladies.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is our third time to pay tribute to our personal Sue Shelton White by offering a major scholarship to a deserving lady in our space,\u201d stated MADW President Debbie Swacker. \u201cTraining is an important part of our mission to empower the ladies and women of West Tennessee.\u201d<\/p>\n

This yr, the scholarship has been themed \u201cEqual Justice Underneath Regulation,\u201d to focus on the significance of cherishing and defending particular person rights.<\/p>\n

The discharge states the scholarship is open to nontraditional girls college students who reside in Madison County or neighboring counties. It\u2019s aimed to assist girls who need to full their schooling whereas managing the calls for of labor and household.<\/p>\n

Purposes shall be accepted by means of March 3, and the winner shall be introduced later that month in celebration of Girls\u2019s Historical past Month.<\/p>\n

Click on right here<\/a> to view the appliance or to be taught extra about Madison Space Democratic Girls.<\/p>\n

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