Building Scholarships
To date, LWC has awarded $213,940 in scholarships since the 2011-2012 program year.
The first scholarships were awarded in 2011-2012-Class #35 a modest $3,000 in scholarships to participants. Over the last 13 year we have slowly grew the scholarship funds and sponsorships. 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!
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Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Scholarship Recipients
WMCDC Scholarship presented by Tereance Moore, LWC Class of 2019-#32 to Tamara Martinez, Development Expansion Professional for Comcast, Class of 2025-#38.
LWC Scholarships presented to LWC Class of 2025-#38 members Gloria Murray, Owner of Flair Now Inc., and Rae Gallagher, Executive Director for Girls on the Run Mid & Western Maryland.
LWC Scholarships presented to LWC Class of 2025-#38 members Jennifer Gardner, Owner of Platinum Paws Pet Services and Kate Younkins, Director of Engagement for United Way of Washington County.
Patriot Federal Credit Union Scholarship awarded by Brittany Leppert, LWC Class of 2017-#30 to Linda Murray, Elected Board Member, Washington County Board of Education, LWC Class of 2025-#38.
Class 30 Be Nice Scholarship presented by Chris Howlett, LWC Class of 2017-#30 to Syliva Gipe, Marketing & Events Manager for Star Community, LWC Class of 2025-#38.
CVB Scholarship presented by Dan Spedden to members of Class of 2025-#38 Melissa Fountain, Events Manager for the Maryland Theatre and Beth Smith, Director of Development for the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.
Ruthie Pritchard, Regional Program Director - Western MD for the Maryland Food Bank and LWC Class of 2025-#38 received a First Energy Scholarship.
Thank you!
Your support means we can continue our goal to provide access for everyone in Washington County by eliminating some of the financial barrier for applicants.
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 $20,000 in scholarships to this year’s class, LWC Class of 2025 (#38), LWC has proven our commitment to supporting scholarship internally and securing community support with external scholarships. Over the year’s The Judy Greenwald Fund and the First Energy Foundation have all consistently supported scholarships for LWC class members for many years. Organizations like Patriot Federal Credit Union and Visit Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau have committed to an annual scholarship, and the LWC Class of 2017 (#30) raised funds to award a Class 30 Be Nice scholarship annually.
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. In 2019, 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.