GFWC Virginia Scholarships

THE PHYLLIS V. ROBERTS SCHOLARSHIP

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1. Applicant must be a Virginia resident.

2. Letters of reference from three (3) individuals – one of a general nature, two recommendations from recent professors – must accompany the application.

3. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA verified by statement from undergraduate college accompanying application.

4. Applicant shall include a short statement of their reason for choosing a graduate degree in Social Services (advocacy for child victims of domestic violence).

5. Applicant should include a resume of educational and employment history as well as community service and awards received.

Inquiries should be directed to GFWC Virginia Headquarters, P. O. Box 8750, Richmond, VA 23226, 804-288-3724 or headquarters@gfwcvirginia.org.

Serving as Scholarship Committee Chairman is Barbara Roberts at scholarships@gfwcvirginia.org.  

Statement of Revenues & Fund Balance

     Phyllis V. Roberts Scholarship Fund

THE MARY MACON MCGUIRE SCHOLARSHIP

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Mary Macon McGuire Scholarship Fund shall consist of contributions from clubs and individuals given for the purpose of awarding scholarship money to a Virginia woman returning to school to upgrade her education and employment skills so as to better provide for her family.  The scholarship is named for Mary Macon McGuire, of the Eastern Shore, who served capably for many years as Chairman of the VFWC Library Service Committee.  In 1929, this scholarship was named in her honor.  The Scholarship Committee shall administer the scholarship.

1. Applicant must be a woman head of household.

2. Applicant must be a resident of Virginia.

3. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a course of study (vocational or academic) at an accredited Virginia school.

4. References from three (3) individuals – one of a general nature, two recommendations from recent professors, teachers, counselors, or advisors – must accompany the application.

5. An essay of not more than 2,000 words outlining the need for the scholarship as well as the reasons for entering the field of study selected must be included with the application.

6. A resume of educational and employment history, financial circumstances, and community activities should be included.

Two $2,500 scholarships may be given during 2010-2012.  All monies will be paid directly to the Virginia institution of higher learning where the recipient attends after receipt of verification that the applicant is a registered student.

 Inquiries should be directed to GFWC Virginia Headquarters, P. O. Box 8750, Richmond, VA 23226, 804-288-3724 or headquarters@gfwcvirginia.org.

Serving as Scholarship Committee Chairman is Barbara Roberts at scholarships@gfwcvirginia.org.

Statement of Revenues & Fund Balance

     Mary Macon McGuire Scholarship Fund