THE WE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Our Women Everywhere College Scholarship provides financial help to two enthusiastic college-bound high school girls who want to make a difference. We welcome contributions to our scholarship fund. If you would like to contribute to our scholarship fund please, contact us at scholarship@wechicago.org.

The WOMEN EVERYWHERE College Scholarship Program awards scholarships to select young women who participate in the WE Educational Program. To be eligible, you must submit a complete application, be enrolled in college full-time in the school year following graduation, and participate with your school in the WE Educational Program.

The scholarships are awarded to students based upon demonstrate involvement in and commitment to the community (high school and/or home community), academic achievement, and a written essay. Please read the instruction thoroughly before completing and sending in your materials. A complete application must include the following items:

1.) A completed and signed WOMEN EVERYWHERE 2024 WE Scholarship Application Form; which is included with your application package;

2.) A typed essay of no fewer than 500 and no more than 750 words, double-spaced. Please see the essay guidelines for detailed information;

3.) An official high school transcript or photocopy of an official transcript; and

4.) Two letters of recommendation from high school teachers. Please submit letters from teachers of substantive courses taken in your junior or senior year. In place of one of those letters, you may substitute a letter of recommendation from a community official who know you through your work on a community-based or faith-based project, provided that your contact with that person is extensive enough, for at least one year, so that he or she is able to describe the project(s) in which you participated and to comment upon your interests, skills, level of commitment, and character. The community reference must include the contact information for that individual and the organization with which he or she is affiliated.

2024 WE Scholarship Application Form