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Scholarship Program
Women's Club of South County
The GFWC WCSC Scholarship Fund helps Washington County women in need become self-sufficient through the pursuit of a degree or by obtaining credentials for practicing a vocation. For a quarter of a century, the Club each year has awarded scholarships ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars to selected applicants. All funds are distributed directly to the educational institution for tuition costs only.
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APPLY ONLINE
Deadlines October 1, 2025 and April 1, 2026 Applications may be submitted using the online application (see button below) or by contacting us at scholarshipWCSC@gmail.com for a downloadable copy of the application.
To qualify as an applicant, all of the following criteria must be met:
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Be a woman of at least age 20 by date of application, with a high school diploma or GED.
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Be a resident of Washington County (Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham/Block Island, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, or Westerly).
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Exhibit financial need by providing documentation as requested.
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Be enrolled, or accepted, in a career/vocational training or certificate program, or working toward a first degree (i.e., associate or bachelor's).
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Demonstrate the motivation to achieve educational and career goals.
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Preference is given to highly motivated women – with or without dependents – who need further education or training to become self-sufficient. Dependents may include children, spouse, partner, siblings, and/or parents.
Testimonials from Former Scholarship Recipients
“Receiving this scholarship for dental hygiene will greatly support my educational goals by reducing financial barriers, allowing me to focus fully on my studies and clinical training. It will enable me to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become a competent, compassionate dental hygienist and contribute meaningfully to community health.” B.L., Richmond
“I am extremely grateful for this scholarship. With the help of your organization I am going to be taking a Recovery Coach certification course. I am hoping with the RBT certification and Recovery Coach I will get into Anchor Recovery to help others and then hopefully onto the VA. Thank you for all your help.” A.G., North Kingstown
“I’m incredibly grateful to the Women’s Club for their support and belief in me. This scholarship is allowing me to stay focused on completing my RN at CCRI and building a lifelong career in nursing. Relieving financial stress means I can fully dedicate myself to my studies and get closer to making a meaningful impact in healthcare.” E.P., Wakefield
“I’m really thankful to be receiving this scholarship from the Woman’s Club of South County. It’s helping me move forward with school by covering part of my tuition and letting me focus more on learning and creating. Support like this means a lot as I work towards building a future doing what I love.” A.L.S., Wakefield
“This scholarship will help me on my educational journey by allowing me to obtain a degree while reducing the financial stress of education. I can focus on classes without the burden of a second job. Thank You,” M.B., North Kingstown
“This scholarship has been a game-changer, allowing me to fully immerse myself in cosmetology school without the constant worry about tuition. As a single mom of two amazing daughters, it's provided financial breathing room, ensuring they have everything they need. Pursuing my dream career while setting a strong example for my girls is now a reality, thanks to this incredible support.” N.S., Narragansett
“Thank you for the opportunity, I worry about how much debt I will incur while going to school. This is the first scholarship I ever applied for and was fortunate enough to receive. This scholarship will help me to limit my debt and allow me to continue to build my career choices.” P.W., South Kingstown
