EWI Scholarship Program

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The EWI Scholarship Program (EWISP) is an annual, competition-based program which awards college scholarship money to qualifying high school seniors.

Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.

High school seniors first apply for EWISP and then compete at the local Chapter level where award levels vary. Chapter level winners are submitted to the Corporate level for a chance to win one of multiple scholarships when offered at the discretion of the Corporate Board ranging between $1,000 and $4,000. For 2022, the Corporate Board will be awarding five $1,000 scholarships.

2022 EWISP Scholarship Award Winners

Student High School
Alaina Jefferson The Steward School
Nicole Quiram Midlothian High School
Jenny Yang Colonial Heights High School

Submitting an Application

  • Open to high school seniors.
  • Compete at the Chapter level for a $2,500 scholarship and have the opportunity to possibly compete at the Corporate level.
  • Generally award in April/May.
  • Applicants must reside within the EWI Richmond Chapter boundaries.

Students interested in applying should check with an academic counselor at their school to see if the school participates in EWISP.  In order to receive this award, you must be recommended by your high school counselor.

For further information, please contact Michelle Mogel, EWISP Committee Chair, by email at dwthornb@vcu.edu.

EWI Richmond Boundaries include: Cities of Richmond, Ashland, Williamsburg, Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights, and Counties of Amelia, Caroline, Charles City County, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, New Kent, Powhatan and Prince George.

 

 

Adult Students in Scholastic Transition

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The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) award is sponsored annually by EWI, a non-profit international association that has been a champion of education and community involvement since 1938. The ASIST award is a flexible scholarship program that addresses the needs of adults who are working to improve their situation in life through education. The ASIST program benefits students who, for a variety of reasons, are facing work/life challenges. The applicants are either single parents, individuals just entering the workforce or displaced workers.

How it Works

Local chapters of EWI work with educational providers and social service agencies to identify potential candidates. Selection criteria include financial need; socially, physically, and/or economically disadvantaged adults; displaced homemakers; and heads of households with small children. The applicants compete at the chapter level with the opportunity to advance to compete at the corporate level.

Facts

  • Local Chapters of EWI partner with educational providers and social services agencies to identify potential ASIST candidates. Students first apply and compete at the local Chapter level. Chapter-level winners are submitted to the corporate level for the opportunity to be selected for one of several scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $10,000. For 2022, the Corporate Board approved and awarded a total of $15,000 in additional scholarships.
  • The ASIST award is available for socially, physically and/or economically disadvantaged adults, displaced homemakers, and/or heads-of-household who are responsible for small children or disabled or elderly adults. This need-based award can be used for tuition or other education-related expenses.
  • EWI of Richmond generously supports the Corporate Program by providing up to three $2,500 Scholarships to successful candidates.
  • Last year local EWI chapters and Corporate ASIST scholarships awarded over $250,000 in educational scholarships.

2021 ASIST Scholarship Award Winners

Student Program College/Trade School
Takia Anderson Health Science / Nursing Reynolds Community College
Melody Boarman Accounting Reynolds Community College
Catherine Diep Nursing Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
Kaylah Jones Early Childhood Education Reynolds Community College
Sara Khattab Science and Pharmacy Technician Reynolds Community College
Teunshea Morris Small Business Management / Accounting Reynolds Community College
Abdul Safi Health Science / Nursing Reynolds Community College
Stacie Venable Criminal Justice Reynolds Community College

Submitting an Application

  • Must be within the EWI Richmond Boundaries (listed below)
  • Compete at the Chapter level for one of up to ten $2,000.00 scholarships
  • One selected student will go on to compete for one of the seven Corporate Level Scholarships of ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.
  • Generally awarded in July

EWI Richmond Boundaries include: Cities of Richmond, Ashland, Williamsburg, Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights, and Counties of Amelia, Caroline, Charles City County, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, New Kent, Powhatan and Prince George.

 

 

EWI of Richmond Offers Two LCAM Awards

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EWI of Richmond is pleased to offer two LCAM Awards to firm representatives to attend the LCAM (Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting) usually held in September.

  1. The Richmond LCAM award will pay registration fees for one Richmond Chapter representative to attend the Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting (LCAM), to include an Academy of Leadership (AOL) module. ($1,000.00 early bird value)
  2. The Richmond Region Tourism is offering the Michelle Lovatt Award.  This award will pay for LCAM Registration for a FIRST TIME Richmond Chapter representative to attend the LCAM to include an Academy of Leadership (AOL) module. ($1,000.00 early bird value).

The selection criterion is as follows*:

  • Candidates must be a EWI Richmond Chapter representative in good standing (acceptable attendance at monthly membership meetings and no outstanding meeting fees).
  • The Richmond Region Tourism-Michelle Lovatt candidate must be a first time LCAM attendee.
  • Candidates must have been a representative in the EWI of Richmond Chapter for at least six months by September 16, 2022.
  • Candidates must be actively serving on at least one committee or serving on the Board.
  • Candidates must confirm that they can secure the necessary time away from work to attend LCAM for the duration of the conference. The full itinerary is available at www.ewiconnect.com.
  • Candidates must attend all LCAM functions, including the Annual Meeting and Chapter Dinner, as well as stay at the host hotel.
  • Completed application must be submitted by email no later than May 31, 2022 to ewirichhistory@gmail.com with copy to:

Debbie Clark 2021-2022 EWI® Richmond President – Email: clarkd01@universalleaf.com

Renee Gaines 2021-2022 EWI® Richmond Vice President/President-elect – Email: rgaines@venturerichmond.com

Download the application and apply today! Richmond_LCAM_ChapterAwards_Form

*Candidate will be selected based on the above criteria and the attached application.

The $1,000 awards may be applied to LCAM registration fees, hotel and/or transportation. They may not be applied to incidental meals or other expenses. All other costs above the award amount – including transportation, hotel, and incidental meals and travel expenses – are the responsibility of the recipient.

Upon return from the 2022 Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting, both recipients will be expected to write a brief article for an upcoming issue of the EWI Connect about their LCAM experience, such as the most valuable, interesting, and/or relevant things learned by attending LCAM.

EWI Scholarship Program

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Adult Students in Scholastic Transition

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The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) is sponsored annually by EWI, a non-profit international association that has been a champion of education and community involvement since 1938. The ASIST award is a flexible scholarship program that addresses the needs of adults who are working to improve their situation in life through education. The ASIST program benefits students who, for a variety of reasons, are facing work/life challenges. The applicants are either single parents, individuals just entering the workforce or displaced workers.

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