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Scholarship for Young Women

Now in its ninth year, the Women's Leadership Council will award the $1,000 Scholarship for Young Women on March 6, 2027.

 

Women's Leadership Council Announce 2027 Scholarship for Young Women

The Women's Leadership Council awards the Scholarship for Young Women to two recipients annually during the

Women's EmPOWERment Summit held in March during National Women's History Month.

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Scholarship Criteria

The application is available online now until January 16, 2026. Scholarship applications are reviewed by a panel and results will be announced in a personal email to the student applicant in February 2026 and recognized during the Women’s Empowerment Summit, March 5, 2026.

Click here for Scholarship Application.

  • Applicant must be a female, Henry County high school junior or senior.
  • Applicant must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher. Transcript required.
  • Applicant will write a 500-word essay (in 12-point Times New Roman) highlighting any awards, work experience, and explaining how receiving the scholarship will help the student attain her educational plans and career goals.

Applications will open Winter 2026.