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 providing financial assistance to the
children of Talbots 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. Over 170 scholarships have been granted since the program’s inception. 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. And the winners were notified in June 2009.
Learn more about the Associate Scholarship Fund
Meet our 2009 Award Recipients
Recipient Thank You's
Applications for the 2009 academic year closed April 15, 2009. And the winners were notified in June 2009.
Learn more about the Associate Scholarship Fund
Meet our 2009 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.
In 2009, over 3,000 women applied for scholarship funding through this program, with six women receiving a $10,000 scholarship and 60 women receiving a $1,000 scholarship. Applications for the 2009 program closed January 2, 2009, and each winner was notified in June 2009. Details on the awards and application process for the 2010 program will be posted this fall so please check back.
The Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund 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. 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.
Learn more about the Talbots Women’s Scholarship FundIn 2009, over 3,000 women applied for scholarship funding through this program, with six women receiving a $10,000 scholarship and 60 women receiving a $1,000 scholarship. Applications for the 2009 program closed January 2, 2009, and each winner was notified in June 2009. Details on the awards and application process for the 2010 program will be posted this fall so please check back.
The Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund 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. 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.
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®.