WWOCN - Mabel Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund

Mabel Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund

"She helped the children who received her loving care.

    She helped the workers who had not been treated fair.

She helped the Sisters anytime and anywhere.

    She helped the Brothers when no one else seemed to care.

She helped so many people, the only thing for us to do.

    In memory of Mabel Smith-Reed.

Is to help somebody too."

                                    by Friends of Mabel Smith

THE MABEL SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Wisconsin Women of Color Network, Inc., (WWOCN) established the Mabel Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund on March 31, 1990. The fund was created to honor the memory of and recognize the outstanding contributions of Mabel Smith, a founding member of the WWOCN and who was well known for her dedication and commitment to helping people.

The purpose of the Mabel Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund is to provide financial assistance to high school graduates of color who are continuing their education at the vocational, technical and community college level.

We are asking you to help us identify and nominate worthy students who would need financial assistance in the pursuit of their education.

Applicant must meet the following criteria:

Be a high school or GED equivalent graduating senior.
Be an American citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups:
     African American
     American Indian
     Asian
     Latina
     Biracial
Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above on a 4 point scale, or equivalent.
Attend a technical, vocational, or community college to obtain an occupational skills certificate or degree.Attach a letter of acceptance from the college if available.
Reside in the following counties: Dane, Milwaukee, Kenosha,Racine, Rock and any Indian Reservation or other areas designated by the WWOCN Board.
Exhibit need for assistance.

Please use the enclosed application form and return it to us at the above address by May 31, 2008. Feel free to make any additional copies that you may need. If you need additional information, please call the WWOCN office at (608) 244-6581.

The WWOCN Scholarship Committee will review all applications and make a selection within 60 days. The recipient(s) will be notified shortly thereafter and the award will be presented at the WWOCN Annual Meeting and Recognition Luncheon in September 2008.

We appreciate and thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely yours,

Georgia Pride Euler
Chairperson, Scholarship Committee

Enclosures

cc: Rachelle L. Ashley, WWOCN President
Agnes G. Cammer, Julia Lamp, Marie Thomas, Committee Members

Mabel Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund

Please click here to download the Mabel Smith Memorial Scholarship Application Form.