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Annual Tribute Dinner set for April 20, 2022
WISE Women of Blair County Board of Directors has rescheduled the annual Tribute Awards Dinner to April 20, 2022. The dinner will be held at The Casino at Lakemont at 6pm. Reservations can be made through the WISE Women website. The honorees selected in 2020 will be honored at this year's Tribute.
WISE Women of Blair County is pleased to announce that they are seeking applications for scholarship assistance for Fall 2022 semester. One or more scholarships will be awarded up to a total of $10,000. Deadline for applications is no later than 4 pm on Friday, March 25, 2022. These completed applications must be received by email or US Postal mail to WISE Women at our address of P. O. Box 134, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or you may submit your application to our email address of [email protected].
Scholarships will be available to Blair County resident females 21 years of age or older who have overcome adversity or discrimination in their lives and who are pursuing post-secondary education. The scholarship is not available for a Masters, Doctorate or a second Bachelor’s degree. WISE Women of Blair County (WISE stands for Women Involved in Scholarship and Empowerment) has granted $20,000 in scholarships each year for women to continue their education. The mission of the organization is to empower women and to eliminate racism through collaboration, service, and education. The mission is fulfilled by providing scholarships, awarding grants, and recognizing outstanding women in our community through the annual Tribute dinner. These scholarships are awarded through the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation (CPCF). To receive an application packet, visit our website www.wisewomenofblaircounty.org. For additional information please email [email protected] or telephone us at 814-822-0332. WISE Women of Blair County is pleased to announce the scholarship winners for the Fall 2021 term. These scholarships are available to women residents of Blair County 21 years of age and older who have overcome adversity or discrimination in their lives and are pursuing post-secondary education. A total of $10,000.00 was awarded to the following three women:
Kierstin Hogan is a student at Mount Aloysius College and is enrolled in the Physical Therapy Assistant program. Annette McGahan is a student at Penn Highlands enrolled in the Medical Billing and Coding Program. Alicia Williams is a student at Penn State Altoona enrolled in the Human Development and Family Studies program with a minor in Criminal Justice and Child Maltreatment program. The scholarships are awarded through the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation. To obtain an application packet, visit our website at www.wisewomenofblaircounty.org. For further information, please email us at [email protected]. |
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