Woman’s Club Education Endowment Scholarship

Description

For more than 90 years, The Woman’s Club of Richmond has honored the life and leadership of one of its founding members and past presidents, Mary Munford.  Her accomplishments on behalf of education and especially the education of women in Virginia are legendary.  Through her efforts and encouragement the Education Endowment Fund was established.  It has continued to flourish with the consistent and generous support of The Woman’s Club members.  Hundreds of students from Richmond have had their education aspirations affirmed and supported by the Fund.

The purpose of the Fund is to support post-secondary education scholarships for qualifying graduates of the metropolitan Richmond area high schools. Scholarships are intended to reflect The Woman’s Club’s long history of supporting educational opportunities for women in Richmond. Scholarship recipients, referred to as Mary Munford Scholars, are chosen annually and are invited to a reception honoring their accomplishment. Recipients are also invited to the annual meeting of the Woman’s Club designated to recognize the work of the Education Endowment Fund.

Eligibility

  • An eligible applicant must be either a graduating senior of a public or private high school in the metropolitan Richmond area (including but not limited to the City of Richmond and the counties of Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, and Henrico); or an adult-learner in the metro-Richmond area who is pursuing post-secondary education.
  • An eligible applicant must demonstrate strong academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or have earned a GED.
  • An eligible applicant must demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular activities, and employment or work experience.
  • An eligible applicant must demonstrate financial need.
  • An eligible applicant must plan to enroll in or be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university, or technical school in the continental United States. 
  • An eligible applicant must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States.

How Winners Are Chosen

  • In the case of graduating high school seniors, academic achievement will be evaluated based on grade point average and SAT scores. In the case of adults who are pursuing post-secondary education, academic achievement and professional accomplishments will be evaluated based on prior academic records (transcripts) and professional resume.
  • Financial need will be evaluated on the basis of a statement of financial need and completion of the FAFSA Report Summary (graduating high school seniors only).
  • Commitment to community service will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s involvement in the community through public service.
  • The Selection Committee will base its decisions on transcripts of academic performance, results of standardized tests, faculty/others recommendations, statement of financial need and personal essay.
  • Because these awards are highly competitive, the applicant along with the individuals writing about their academic record, community service and leadership activities should make every effort to provide an accurate and complete picture of the applicant’s qualifications.

Award Amounts

A minimum of $1,000

How to Apply

1) Graduating high school seniors: 
Send the attached completed application form including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Statement of financial need
  • Personal Statement about how this educational opportunity will be used to achieve your desired goals. Specifically, your commitment to academic achievement and plans for the future, your leadership and how you plan to use your college experience to enrich the lives of others in the community.

Fill out the attached FAFSA Report Summary as instructed and send it to the university/college(s) for completion.  The school will forward it to The Community Foundation.

2) Adult pursuing post-secondary education:
Send the attached completed application form including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Statement of financial need
  • Personal Statement about how this educational opportunity will be used to achieve your desired goals. Specifically, your commitment to academic achievement and plans for the future, your leadership and how you plan to use your college experience to enrich the lives of others in the community.

To download the 2012 Scholarship Application, click here.

To download the 2012 Adult Learner Application, click here.

To download the 2012 FAFSA Report Summary for Financial Aid, click here.
 

Renewing Your Scholarship

Students who have received The Woman’s Club Educational Endowment Fund in the past are eligible to reapply for support and will be considered in competition with all other qualified candidates.  Please follow the application instructions for adult learners.

Deadline

March 6, 2012

Send To

The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia
Attn: Stacey Keeley
Program Associate
7501 Boulders View Drive
Suite 110
Richmond, VA 23225

Type of Student

  • Adult Learner
  • Graduating High School Senior

High School Seniors: Schools

  • Appomattox Regional Governor's School
  • Atlee High School
  • Chesterfield Community High School
  • Chesterfield County Public Schools
  • Hanover County Public Schools
  • Hanover High School
  • Henrico County Public Schools
  • Lloyd C. Byrd High School
  • Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
  • Matoaca High School
  • Meadowbrook High School
  • Private Schools in Metro Richmond Area
  • Richmond City Public Schools
  • Thomas Dale High School

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
  • J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
  • John Tyler Community College
  • Post-Secondary Technical Schools
  • University of Richmond - School of Continuing Studies
  • VCU

County/City/Township

  • Chesterfield County
  • Hanover County
  • Henrico County
  • Metro Richmond Area
  • Richmond City

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified