GFWC HWC Memorial Scholarship Application

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please complete this Application in Full

The GFWC Huntsville Woman's Club (HWC) Memorial Scholarship was established in 1986 to honor Mary Alice Lindberg who was serving as President of the Club at the time of her death. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a female of Madison County who is studying or will study in the next school year at an accredited college or technical school in the Huntsville/Madison County area or any Alabama county sharing a border with Madison County. The purpose is to help the Recipient needing further education. It will enable the woman to provide a better lifestyle for herself, her family, and to contribute to the Community. *Note: When available, additional monies may be added to this Scholarship.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION CONSIDERATION: March 15th

DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION

1. Answer all questions. DO NOT leave any blank.

2. Complete Application online. You will receive confirmation once Submitted

3. Upload your Resume

4. Upload two (2) reference letters. One (1) from a school professor or advisor and one (1) from your employer. If you are not employed, provide a reference from someone who is not related to you.

5. Upload any supporting documents you would like considered.

Be sure to include your

Name, Email, and Phone Number on each of your uploaded documents

GFWC Huntsville Woman’s Club is a Federated Club under the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs (AFWC) and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC).

GFWC is a unifying force, bringing together local Women’s Clubs, with Members dedicated to strengthening their communities and enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.

With nearly 80,000 Members in Affiliated Clubs in every state and more than a dozen countries, GFWC Members are community leaders who work locally to create global change.

GFWC HWC Memorial Scholarship Application

Full Name *

Date of Birth*

Student ID #

Permanent Address:
Street Address*
City*   State (2 letters)* Zip*

Mailing Address: If different Steet Address
City State (2 letters) Zip

Cell Phone #*

Email Address*

example@example.com

Do you have a parent or grandparent who is or was a member of a club affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs?*

YesNo

If so, list name and location

College you will attend in the Fall of 2026*

Year in College in Fall of 2026 *

Enter Number: 1=Freshman, 2=Sophomore, 3=Junior, 4=Senior

Major*

Overall Grade Point Average (GPA)*

Amount and type of other financial assistance you will receive for the school year beginning in the Fall of 2026*

List any extraordinary expenses in your family, including number of dependents and relationship to you (A dependent is defined as someone you provide 50% of his/her support):*

List all your activities, honors, and leadership positions in high school, college, church, and community. If this is listed on Resume, state "See Resume"*

Full Name - Page 3

Describe your need for financial aid*

Why do you feel that you should be selected for a scholarship?

What are your plans for the future? How do you plan to use your college degree?*

I hereby certify that the information given in this Application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge:*

YesNo

Signature*

Date*

Date Application is Submitted

Upload Documents: * Resume, * 2 Reference Letters, and any other documents you would like considered*

Number of Documents Attached?*

Enter Number - The Application is NOT complete without your Resume and two (2) Reference Letters

APPLICATION INFORMATION WILL BE CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL