b.a. Rudolph Foundation

the b.a. rudolph foundation’s mission champions the educational and professional development of women for whom a small amount of support could make a significant difference. the foundation is a non-profit organization supporting women through scholarships, mentorship, networking opportunities, and professional skills workshops. the foundation currently provides three scholarships covering living expenses for unpaid or underpaid summer interns in public service and stem fields, as well as an endowment at the university of arkansas clinton school of public service for an annual full academic scholarship. thus far, 57 women have been awarded over $225,000. the b.a. rudolph foundation is the only non-academic organization supporting young women in this manner. in 2016, a sponsorships and grants program was created to fund projects or programs that benefit women. awards have contributed to college tuition for five high-achieving first-generation college students, and have helped three high