SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Becoming Economically Independent
Scholarships
Our scholarship program is unique. Scholars receive financial assistance to use for tuition and books, or other activities that enable them to stay in school such as childcare or transportation. Following an application, interview and selection process, scholarships are awarded each Spring to new and returning scholars for use in the upcoming school year, and amounts vary per scholar.
Scholar Applications must be postmarked by April 1, and scholar selections are announced by
June 9.
Developing a Career
Mentors
Each WEDC Foundation Scholar is paired with a mentor. Our mentors are professional businesswomen and receive ongoing training to provide guidance to scholars on career development and life skills. Mentors and scholar teams talk regularly throughout the year, and many current and former scholars have found this component of the program to be the most beneficial. Mentors provide professional experience, encouragement, hope and a listening ear that enable scholars to persevere and make their dreams a reality. For information on becoming a mentor, contact us.
Making Life Dreams Come True
Professional Development
Scholar Development Programs are conducted throughout the year by community experts on various aspects of career selection and development, resume and interview skills, health and lifestyle, time and stress management and much more. Scholars, Mentors, Board Members, Donors and Contributors attend these workshops, as well as the Scholar Orientation Session and the Spring Graduation Celebration, to support scholars.
2007-2008 Scholarship Program Participants
Cynthia Harris
Tyson-Bullock Scholar
Alabama A&M University, Special Education
First Year Scholar
Pamela Henry
UAH, Nursing Major
First Year Scholar
Stacy Houston
Calhoun, Associate RN
First Year Scholar
Tracie Hurt
Crestwood Scholar
Calhoun Community College, Nursing
Major
Third Year Scholar
Courtni Jones
Oakwood College, Psychology Major
First Year Scholar
Rachel Lackey
UAH, Fine Arts Major
Second Year Scholar
Lisa Lane
WEDC Founders Scholar
Calhoun Community College, Accounting
Major
Fifth Year Scholar
Martina Mariani
Bhavani Kakani Scholar
Calhoun Community College, RN Program
Fourth Year Scholar
Laura Moss
The Pei Ling Charitable Trust Cathy Chan Scholar
UAH, Accounting and Spanish Majors
Third Year Scholar
Tracey Murray
UAH, Nursing Program
Second Year Scholar
Deborah Stewart
The Peters Family Scholarship
Virginia College, Business Management Major
Fourth Year Scholar
Karen Tippens
Jean Wessel-Templeton Scholar
Calhoun Community College, Elementary Education Major
Third Year Scholar
Wanda Wade
Calhoun Community College, Pre-Law
and Business
Second Year Scholar
2007-2008 Mentors
Becky Adams
Security and Background Investigator
Becky Alexander
Certified Public Accountant, Crabtree, Rowe and Berger, PC
Winnie Bailey, Lieutenant
Huntsville Police Department
Carrie Bates
Teacher, Buckhorn High School
Teresa Foley-Batts
Chief Information Technology Systems Office, NASA
Leigh Christian
MindReady Systems, Inc.
Kitty Davenport
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Leslie Ecklund
Executive Director/CEO, Burritt on the Mountain
Miriam Ezell, CPA
Business and Mentor Coach
Barbara Jones,Ph.d.
Alabama A&M University, School of Business
Bhavani Kakani
Civic Volunteer, Former WEDC Board Member
Michelle Kovacs
Aesthetician
Patti Martin
Accounting
Annette Mills
Avocent Corporation
Janice Sanders
Executive Director, WEDC Foundation
Beth Sippel
Retail Services Executive, First Commercial Bank
Martha Walls-Merritt
Director of Nursing, Crestwood Medical Center
