Building Scholarships
For our 35th Anniversary, we started building a scholarship fund to pave the way for the future leaders.
In 2022, during our 35th Anniversary year, the LWC Board of Directors and staff committed to creating a dedicated scholarship fund that can be invested to grow annually, so that there will always be funds available to those who need the financial support to participate in the Leadership Washington County program. LWC is very fortunate to have received a $20,000 grant from the Fletcher Foundation to begin our dedicated scholarship fund. As part of the Fletcher grant, LWC needed to match the $20K dollar for dollar, and we did it! Help us to continue to build this fund by making your donation today!
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Congratulations to the Class of 2024 Scholarship Recipients
First Energy Foundation Scholarship presented to LWC Class of 2024-#37 members: Celena Russ, Pure Renewal, Karen Voellinger, Leiter's Fine Catering, Marquiela Gantt, Boys & Girls Club of Washington County
LWC Scholarship presented to Devan Zeger, High Rock, Class of 2024-#37
Judy Greenwald Scholarship presented to LWC Class of 2024-#37 members David Rodriguez, Potomac Community Services, and Eva Gillard, Ladders to Leaders awarded by Dan Greenwald, LWC Class of 1989-#2.
Visit Hagerstown Scholarship presented to Jessica Green Maryland Theatre, LWC Class of 2024-#37 awarded by Dan Spedden, Visit Hagerstown/CVB.
Patriot Federal Credit Union Scholarship awarded by Brittany Leppert, LWC Class of 2017-#30 to Jeannie Asbury, REACH of Washington County, LWC Class of 2024-#37
Class 30 Be Nice Scholarship presented by Chris Howlett, LWC Class of 2017-#30 to Theresa Searcy, Community Action Council, LWC Class of 2024-#37.
Carla B. Smith Memorial Scholarship awarded by Daphney Smith, Women Who Uplift presented to Jordan Wygant, Discovery Station, LWC Class of 2024 #37.
Thank you!
To date, LWC has provided $191, 815 in scholarships. Your support means we can continue our goal to provide access for everyone in Washington County.
How has LWC funded scholarships in past years?
Each year our commitment to dedicating a portion of our internal budget to scholarships has grown, as have our external scholarships provided from local organizations and foundations. From three $1,000 scholarships to the LWC Class of 2012 (#25) to over $25,000 in scholarships to the LWC Class of 2022 (#35), LWC has proven our commitment to supporting scholarship internally and securing community support with external scholarships. The Judy Greenwald Fund and the First Energy Foundation have all consistently supported scholarships for LWC class members for many years. Companies like Patriot Federal Credit Union have committed to an annual scholarship, and the LWC Class of 2017 (#30) raised funds to award a $2500 Class 30 Be Nice scholarship for each of three consecutive years.
Leadership Washington County began offering scholarships to non-profit leaders in our community to the Class of 2012 (#25). The following program year, we created scholarship opportunities for small business owners. Five years ago, LWC created an additional scholarship category for self-funded applicants. There are many potential and current community leaders whose organizations will not or cannot support tuition or they may work part-time or volunteer full-time. LWC’s goal is to ensure that the core program is accessible to all who wish to advance our mission and actively participate in every aspect of the program.