GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs

Clubwoman Scholarship

 

The GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Clubwoman Scholarship is available ONLY to members of clubs federated in the GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs. It is for those who need additional education or training in order to join the work force or to help to provide for themselves and/or their families. One scholarship will be given annually, the amount not to exceed $1,000.

 

Required Material for Application

 

1.      Statement from applicant regarding purpose of application.

2.      Educational and employment history of applicant.

3.      Summary of community service activities and leadership roles.

4.      Educational plans: where, when, how long, have you been accepted in the program?

5.      Two letters of recommendation

a.       one from a community leader

b.      one from the sponsoring club endorsing the applicant and explaining the reasons why this applicant should be selected.

6.      Complete the OFFICIAL 2006-2008 GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Application form plus the GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Scholarship Supplemental Questionnaire.
Click here to download the file (both items are included in one file)

 

 

Carefully Follow These Directions

 

A club may sponsor one candidate per scholarship, per year.

 

By March 1, the sponsoring club should collect all required documents as listed in these instructions and mail the completed file in ONE envelope to the Chairman of the GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Scholarship Board of Trustees (Lin Wilken).

 

For mailing instructions email OFWC Scholarship Chair or consult the OFWC Directory.

 

Any application postmarked later than March 1 will be disqualified.

 

Omission of any required materials will disqualify the applicant.

 

 

Notification of Winning Scholarship

 

Immediately following the OFWC Annual Convention, the Board of Trustees will notify those students receiving grants, their sponsoring club presidents, and the designated special correspondent. Checks will be mailed by the OFWC Treasurer no later than August 1 to those receiving grants. Check are made payable to the school of enrollment.

 

OFWC Board of Trustees

 

Chair: Lin Wilken

CORD: Jo Holder (2010)
EORD: Janet Petrillo (2010)
LED: Cheryl Gray (2008)
NED: Susan Rebhan (2008)
NWD: Joan Gordon (2008)
WCD: Marianne Nave (2010)
WORD: Phyllis Robertson (2008)