WHJWC NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

WHJWC, an 80 member volunteer organization dedicated to community service, is again offering annual college scholarship wards.  Last year (2007-08), $95,000 was awarded to 62 students in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000.  Scholarships are made possible by WHJWC's major fundraising events:  the Wellesley Marketplace Craft Festival, the Wellesly Kitchen Tour, and the publication of the Wellesley Phone Book.

GENERAL WHJWC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Those eligible to apply for these funds includ all students graduating from Wellesley High School, all Wellesley residents graduating from high schools outside of Wellesley or other than Wellesley High School, and all Wellesley residents currently attending undergraduate institutions on a full-time basis.  Applications are evalutated on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in community service.

THE WHJWC PATRICIA C. DOIRON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This separate award through the WHJWC Scholarship Program recognizes a graduating senior who has shown a commitment to EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION through participation in the Child Lab at the Wellesley High School.  Applicants will fulfill requirements stipulated above for the General WHJWC Scholarship Program.

THE SUZANNE STEVENS SCHOLARSHIP

This separate award through the WHJWC Scholarship Program recognizes a graduating senior (or current college student) who has demonstrated strength when faced with adversity, while maintaining a strong academic record and involvement in community service.  Applicants will fulfill requirements stipulated above for the General WHJWC Scholarship Program.

HOW TO APPLY FOR WHJWC SCHOLARSHIPS

To apply for all WHJWC scholarships, complete the Town of Wellesley "Common Scholarship and Financial Aid Application", which is available through the WHS Guidance Office or at www.wellesleyscholarshipfoundation.org.  Also required for high school senirs is a teacher recommendation.  To download a Teacher Recommendation form, click here.

Completed applications should be sent to:

Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club

Attention:  Scholarship

P.O. Box 81351

Wellesley Hills, MA  02481-0003 

The deadline for these forms is February 1st.

For more information, please contact Laurie Witt, WHJWC Scholarship Chair, at whjwcscholar@gmail.com.