New Opportunity School for Women

Apply for an Upcoming Session

If you would like to apply for a session of the New Opportunity School for Women, below is a link to our application (in both Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF formats). To save a copy to your computer, right click on the link, then select "save link as" or "save target as."

If you would like to receive an application in the mail, send a request to:   

New Opportunity School for Women, Inc.                              204 Chestnut Street                                                             Berea, KY 40403           

  • Apply for an upcoming session. MS Word | PDF
  • Application deadline for June session is April 1st
  • Application deadline for February session is December 1st

Finalists will be interviewed either in person or by telephone.

Winter session begins on the first Sunday in February and the Summer session begins on the first Sunday in June.

To learn more about donating to the New Opportunity School for Women, click here.

To learn more about how you can volunteer your time and talents, click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reunion & Awards/Scholarships

NOSW WOMEN FOR WOMEN & SESSION REUNIONS

The NOSW hosts annual Fall and Summer Reunions, during which we also host our Women for Women Awards Luncheon.

NOSW Annual Awards:

The NOSW proudly presents annual awards during each Reunion. Graduate achievements and acts of service are recognized based on the criteria of each award. Refer to the award details for the application or nomination process and submissions.

Evan Frankel Award

Proceeds of the Frankel endowment fund the award recognizing the pursuit of higher education.

NOSW Graduate Women for Achievement Award

A NOSW graduate is recognized for her service to women and community.

Non-NOSW Graduate Women for Achievement Award

A woman is recognized for her service to women and community.

Janie M. Polk Scholarship Award ($1000)

The scholarship, funded by the children and friends of Janie Polk, may be used for institutional based expenses or for expenditures related to the pursuit of education. The application is available online or upon request to the NOSW Office. An essay stating need and purpose should accompany the application when mailed. A committee will review the applications for clear intent and dedication toward obtaining an education. A recipient list appears on the award plaque displayed in the NOSW office.

John B Stephenson Loyalty Award

To honor a graduate(s) who has given of their time and efforts to further the mission of the NOSW. The recipient will receive the book, John B. Stephenson, Appalachian Humanist, a certificate, a monetary gift, and recognition on the award plaque displayed in the NOSW office.

The Joy Award

The award honors a graduate who has met health-related challenges with courage, resiliency, and perseverance.　 The Joy Award recognizes the grace and dignity of the recipient in the face of great adversity.　 The Joy Award　will be presented at the NOSW Graduate Reunions each year by the family of Joy Allison.

Graduate Scholarship Fund

Scholarship funds are available for graduates pursuing higher education. See the application below: