Charitable Giving
Guided by a belief in a woman’s ability to make a difference, The Talbots Charitable Foundation is committed to
helping women learn, pursue their dreams and enjoy healthier, fuller lives. To this end, the Foundation provides
financial assistance to non-profit organizations supporting the education, health and cultural enrichment of women.
Some recent "Thank You" letters we’ve received:
School on Wheels
Big Sisters Association
Belle of the Ball
Associate Scholarship Fund
(For Children of Talbots, Inc. Associates)
(For Children of Talbots, Inc. Associates)
The Talbots Charitable Foundation is pleased to offer a scholarship program offering financial assistance to the children
of Talbots and J. Jill associates. Each year, 10 scholarships are granted to graduating
high school seniors enrolled in a full-time undergraduate study program at a college, university or vocational school.
The awards include nine $2,000 scholarships and one $5,000 for the top applicant receiving the Zetcher Excellence Award.
Awards are given annually and are not renewable. Children of retirees are eligible; children of officers and directors are not eligible.
Applications for the 2009 academic year closed April 15, 2009. Applicants will be notified on June 1, 2009.
Learn more about the Associate Scholarship Fund
Meet our 2008 Award Recipients
Recipient Thank You's
Applications for the 2009 academic year closed April 15, 2009. Applicants will be notified on June 1, 2009.
Learn more about the Associate Scholarship Fund
Meet our 2008 Award Recipients
Recipient Thank You's
Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund
In keeping with Talbots belief in the power of education, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to offer a scholarship fund
for women looking to pursue a college education later in life. To date, over $1 million in scholarships have been awarded to
deserving women ranging in age from their late 20s to 60s.
Six women are awarded $10,000 scholarships and 60 women receive $1,000 scholarships each year. Program is open to U.S. and Canadian residents. All applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited two- or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school. Only applicants seeking a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university are eligible to receive a $10,000 award. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago.
Applications for the 2009 academic year closed January 2, 2009 with nearly 3,000 women applying for grants. Our 2009 winners will be announced in May 2009. Applications for the 2010 academic year will be available in the fall of 2009. Please check back for more details.
Learn more about the Talbots Women’s Scholarship FundSix women are awarded $10,000 scholarships and 60 women receive $1,000 scholarships each year. Program is open to U.S. and Canadian residents. All applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited two- or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school. Only applicants seeking a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university are eligible to receive a $10,000 award. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago.
Applications for the 2009 academic year closed January 2, 2009 with nearly 3,000 women applying for grants. Our 2009 winners will be announced in May 2009. Applications for the 2010 academic year will be available in the fall of 2009. Please check back for more details.
Meet our $10,000 Award Recipients
Recipient Thank You’s
Both the Associate Scholarship Fund and Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund are sponsored by the Talbots Charitable Foundation and administered by Scholarship America®.