Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women have announced nearly 200 scholarships to open up personal development opportunities for Avon Representatives and their families. This year's programme sees the Avon Foundation double its funding from $200,000 to over $400,000 to fuel learning opportunities for Avon's Representatives and their families.
The Global Scholarship Programme is part of Avon's global stand4her plan, which aims to improve the lives of 100 million women worldwide by breaking down the barriers holding women back. Each recipient receives a scholarship grant of $2,100 that they can use on tuition, school fees, accommodation and board, books, or transportation.
The Scholarship initiative opens up learning opportunities with academic institutions, complementing Avon's broader Academy training programmes for its millions of Representatives across the world. Through the Avon Academy, the company delivers training in modules as diverse as skincare science and make-up trends to online marketing and sales techniques.
Launched in 2012, the programme has provided nearly $1.5 million in financial support for over 600 Avon Representatives, their children and grandchildren, to support education and training. This year's winners include Benedetta Giampietri, an Avon Representative from Italy who will be studying for a Master's Degree, and Fernanda Silveira from Brazil.
Fernanda Silveira, educational grant recipient from Brazil
Amy Greene, Chair of the Avon Foundation
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