Women of Wisdom (WOW) Honorary Scholarship Award
One of the goals of WE is to encourage young women to further their education, excel spiritually and academically, and become productive members of today’s technologically advanced society by offering the annual Women of Wisdom (WOW) Scholarship. Isaiah 33:6 states, “And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times and strength of salvation.”
Why would a young lady graduating from high school need to further her education? The above verse affirms that wisdom and knowledge will be the stabilizing factor in our current society. A college education, as well as a strong walk with the lord, could very well serve as an anchor in perilous times. This verse also states that wisdom and knowledge will yield strength concerning personal salvation.
The WOW Scholarship Award will provide financial assistance for college to a well-deserving recipient, as well as provide a boost to their self-esteem. The WOW award is available to female high school graduates. The award will be presented at the ALJC General Conference by an honorary Woman of Wisdom.
WOW Scholarship Criteria & Application Process
*Please check the WE website as new criteria may be added each year.
1.The WOW College Scholarship award will be available to young ladies who have completed high school and are intending to further their education by attending college. Homeschooled students are also welcome to participate in the WOW program.
2.Student must be a member of an ALJC church whose pastor is also an ALJC licensed minister.
3.Student must be an active participant in Women’s Esprit in the local church.
4.An electronic file must be emailed by March 1 with all of the following information:
-Name of student, age, address, any personal or family information, date of baptism, date of receiving the Holy Spirit, and a picture.
-Letter of recommendation from parent or guardian.
WOW Scholarship Criteria & Application Process (continued)
-Letter of recommendation from pastor.
-Letter from student containing information about their life, academic plans, and long-range plans. Letter must contain both natural and spiritual plans.
-SAT and/or ACT scores.
-High school transcript.
-Letters of Invitation received from colleges.
-A list of acts of service performed at the local church level (nursery duty, janitorial duties, choir, etc.)
-A list of acts of service in the local community (Habitat for Humanity, Women’s Shelters, etc.)
-A list of any awards given during school tenure, which might include awards received within the local church or on the district level.
5.Student must be willing to undergo a personal interview.
6.Winner of the WOW Honorary Scholarship Award will be announced and presented at ALJC General Conference.
The WOW Honorary Scholarship award is sponsored by the ALJC Women’s Esprit Channels of Blessings Division. Please send your completed electronic file to:
Laurendarlene227@aol.com
Any further questions, please feel free to contact Sis. Lauren Updegrave at 937-609-3713
NOTE: Daughters of full-time evangelists and missionaries are also eligible for the WOW Honorary Scholarship award. Rules #2 and #3 dealing on the local church level will be altered to accommodate the situation.
