Women in Service to Our Communities Scholarship

Women in Service to Our Communities

Women in Service to Our Communities (WSC) is pleased to offer a Scholarship of $500 for an undergraduate or a graduate student. The scholarship is intended to benefit students who are actively
involved in community service.

REQUIREMENTS — Please remit the following with this application:
1. Completed, typed scholarship application form.
2. Two letters of reference, on organization letterhead, from adults (not a family member or someone
you are related to) who can speak to your involvement in community service.
3. Community Service Resume (NOT a work resume) highlighting service you have volunteered for
in addition to hours required by your school. Along with a statement answering the question,
“How does your faith influence your community service”.
4. Typed 300 word essay responding to the question: “Please briefly describe an important
economic, environmental, or social issue facing communities today. For the issue you have
chosen, and based on your service experience and school studies, please describe how an
individual can help address this issue.”
5. Proof of being enrolled or accepted in an institution of higher learning for fall 2015 (college
transcript or letter of enrollment/acceptance). Applicants must be enrolled and taking classes in
fall 2015, and again show proof of taking classes if awarded the scholarship.