Application Deadline -  February 1, 2027 at 11:45 p.m. (CST.)

Award is determined in April

Faye Dove Scholarship

 

Faye Dove Scholarships will benefit women who have graduated from a CJC program.  The graduates must have demonstrated perseverance in achieving personal goals, and plan for some type of continued education, whether academic, vocational, trade, technical.  The scholarship must be used for some type of continuing education or something related to continuing education (even if non-academic). This scholarship can be used to pay for specialized training or for anything related to the training (such as: childcare, transportation, fees, materials, etc.)

They must also continue the mentoring relationship from CJC.  The site selects one person as nominee and completes the application, which is then sent to the state office.  Each state office will select one final applicant.  The finalists are submitted using the WMU Foundation form.  The National Advisory Group makes recommendations to the Awards and Nominations Committee of the WMU Foundation, and final decisions will be made at their Spring Meeting.  The scholarships will be distributed to the recipient’s sponsoring site to administer or sent directly to the educational or training entity. 

Scholarships are typically $2,500 or less.

Process

• The CJC site selects one person as a nominee and completes the application packet.

• All completed application packets will be forwarded to the State CJC Contact person.

• The State CJC contact person will review all submissions and select one nominee to represent the state.

• One nominee from each state will be forwarded to the CJC National Advisory Group for consideration.

• The CJC National Advisory Group makes a recommendation to the Awards and Nominations Committee of the WMU Foundation for the top recipients.

• Final decisions are made by the WMU Foundation Board
   

  The originator is responsible for securing and submitting: 

• Endorsements from the site coordinator and mentor

• The testimony of the nominee describing her CJC experience and/or her faith journey

• A copy of the site's national certification certificate

• A signed Scholarship Covenant 
   

If a scholarship program is granted for the applicant, the National WMU CJC office and WMU Foundation agrees to do the following:

• Grant the scholarship monies to the CJC site for the Faye Dove Scholarships 
• Give visibility to the recipient through press releases, social media, and print articles
• Notify the state WMU office

If a scholarship is granted for the applicant, the nominating CJC site agrees to do the following:

• Receive funds on behalf of the Faye Dove Scholarship recipient.
• Ensure funds are applied as indicated in the scholarship program.
• Provide a progress report no later than 1 year after receiving the scholarship
• Provide annual reports of the applicant for three years following graduation

I have read and understand the above information and have made the Advisory Council and/or Board Chair aware of our site's responsibilities regarding this covenant.