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.
2010-2011 Scholarship Program Participants
Sarah Anderson
Calhoun Community College, Nursing Major
First Year Scholar
Mindy Birdwell
UAH, Systems Engineer
First Year Scholar
Pamela Cochran
UAH, Nursing Major
Second Year Scholar
Robyn Dunston
Anne Cary Walker Scholar
UAH, Management Information Systems (MIS)
First Year Scholar
Maurita Hughs
Tyson-Bullock Scholar
Calhoun Community College, Nursing Major
First Year Scholar
Tracie Hurt
Crestwood Scholar
Calhoun Community College, Nursing Major
Fourth Year Scholar
Dawn Ellen John
Education, Athens State University
First Year Scholar
Lisa Lane
WEDC Founders Scholar
Calhoun Community College, Accounting Major
Sixth Year Scholar
Martina Mariani
Bhavani Kakani Scholar
Calhoun Community College, RN Program
Fifth Year Scholar
Kendra Rodgers
Drake State Technical College, LPN Program
First Year Scholar
Karen Tippens
Jean Wessel-Templeton Scholar
Calhoun Community College, Elementary Education Major
Fourth Year Scholar
Wanda Wade
Calhoun Community College, Pre-Law
and Business
Third Year Scholar
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
Leslie Ecklund
Executive Director/CEO, Burritt on the Mountain
Miriam Ezell, CPA
Business and Mentor Coach
Janice Sanders
Executive Director, WEDC Foundation
Martha Walls-Merritt
Director of Nursing, Crestwood Medical Center
Yvonne Simms
