Pearl Foundation Scholarship

The Pearl Foundation Scholarship was established in memory of Pearl Fink by her children Janis Ian and Eric Fink. Pearl enrolled in Goddard’s Adult Degree Program at the age of 49, after having been in the workforce for several decades. Getting a BA was a lifetime goal for her. Pearl found her passion in playwriting, going on to earn her MA from Goddard at the age of 52, and writing a full-length play. Her daughter, the musician Janis Ian said, “Goddard was the most important thing in the world to her next to her children.”

Award Amount: The average award is usually $500 a semester based on funding.

Deadline: June 10 (postmarked or dated electronically).

Criteria: Given to a student who demonstrates financial need who aspires to earn a first-time undergraduate (BA, BFA) or graduate (MA, MFA) degree and has either:

been out of school for 5+ years, or
has been in the workforce for 5+ years.

Both new and returning students may apply for the Pearl Foundation Scholarship.

Please complete the following:

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Pronouns

Email Address

Phone Number

Mailing Address

Entry Term

Program of Study

FAFSA submitted

This is a need based scholarship, so please file the FAFSA as soon as possible at FAFSA.gov. If you are an non-resident, international student, the FAFSA is not required, and our financial aid office will follow up with you.

Why are you applying for this scholarship? Please be sure to detail any specific circumstances that have led you to apply.

What challenges or obstacles have you encountered in your pursuit of higher education?

How will receiving this scholarship make a difference to you and support your studies?

How do your studies align with Goddard's mission?

How has your study plan evolved since you were accepted to Goddard (for returning students only)?

Is there anything else you would like the scholarship committee to know about you?

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