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  • GFWC Women's Club of South County Scholarship

    The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Women's Club of South County, founded in 1962, provides a forum for women to discuss and address issues of concern to the community. In 1997, the Club established a Scholarship Fund to support continuing education for women with limited financial and educational opportunities. The GFWC Women's Club of South County is committed to helping Washington County women achieve their educational and career goals.

    All scholarships awarded by the GFWC Women's Club of South County are for the direct support of tuition for accredited programs or colleges linked to the achievement of the recipient's educational goals. Preference is given to highly motivated women with limited financial resources with or without dependents who need further education or training to become more self-supporting. The scholarship awards are distributed directly to the educational institution for tuition costs only.

     

                                              ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

    To qualify as an applicant, all the following criteria must be met:

    1. Be a woman of at least age 20 by date of application.

    2. Be a resident of Washington County (Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham/Block Island, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown or Westerly).

    3. Exhibit financial need.

    4. Be enrolled, or accepted, in a career/vocational training or certificate program, or working toward a first degree (i.e., associate or bachelor).

    5. Has demonstrated the motivation to achieve educational and career goals.

    6. Preference will be given to the applicant who is the primary support for herself and/or her dependents. Dependents may include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.

     

                                           SUBMITTAL PROCESS 

    We encourage applicants to submit their application by using this online form. If you are unable to do so or if you need assistance, please contact us at: scholarshipwcsc@gmail.com.

    Privacy Policy: The information provided in this application will be used exclusively by the Scholarship Committee.

    If you have questions regarding the scholarship program, please email scholarshipwcsc@gmail.com .

    Thank you for your interest.

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  • GFWC Women’s Club of South County
    2026 Scholarship Application – Deadline: October 1, 2026

    NOTE:  If you need assistance to complete this form, contact us at: scholarshipwcsc@gmail.com.

  • Section 1 - Basic Information

  • Do you or your family own or rent your legal residence?*
  • Date of birth*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • How do you prefer to be contacted?*
  • Please check highest level of education achieved:*
  • How did you hear about this scholarship?*

  • Section 2- Education and Career Goals

  • Please check the item or items that best describes your situation*
  • Have you been accepted to a school/college or vocational training program?*

  • Section 3 - Financial Information

  • Have you applied for, or have you received, other scholarships for your current program of study?*
  • Are you claimed as a dependent on your parents' tax return?*
  • Do you or your family receive SNAP benefits:*
  • Do you or any family member receive SSI benefits??*
  • Do you or your family qualify for Headstart benefits?*
  • Do you or any family member receive Medicaid benefits?*
  • Do you or any family member receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families?*
  • Do you or any family member receive WIC benefits?*
  • Do you or your family receive Earned Income Credit?*
  • Do you or your family receive Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefits?*

  • Section 4. Tell Us More About Yourself/Personal Statement

  • Note

    If you require assistance to complete this form, please contact us at: scholarshipwcsc@gmail.com.

     

  • Section 5. Letter of Recommendation

    Please submit one current signed and dated letter of recommendation from a non-family member who can speak on your behalf. For example, the reference can come from a teacher, coach, clergy, counselor, social service professional or employer. Ask this reference to include their name, phone number, email and a statement of how they know you and to sign their recommendation. This confidential information will only be shared with the Scholarship Committee. Please email a copy of this letter to scholarshipwcsc@gmail.com or send it to:

    Jamie Roach-Decker, Chairperson 

    GFWC Women’s Club of South County 

    Scholarship Committee  

    PO Box 5684  

    Wakefield, RI 02880

  • Section 6: Documentation Checklist

    Reminder: If you encounter any difficulty in completing this application, please contact us at: scholarshipwcsc@gmail.com

    The following documents MUST be submitted:

    _________ 1. Required: Basic Information, Education/Career Goals and Financial Information (Sections 1, 2, 3)

    _________ 2. Required: Personal statement (Section 4)

    _________ 3. Required: One current Letter of Recommendation - signed and dated

    _________ 4. If requested: Copy of your financial aid award letter from the college or institute of higher education you will be attending

    _________ 5. If requested: You may be asked to provide a copy of the first page of last year's tax return(s) or other government documentation such as SNAP, SAMHSA, LIHEAP, SSI disability, etc. to validate your income.

     

  • Section 7: Certification and Signature

    I certify that the information in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree to provide documentation for information on this application if asked by the GFWC Women's Club of South County. I realize that failure to comply with all application requirements and/or requests for additional information may disqualify me from receiving a scholarship.

  • Date of signature*
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