DECEMBER 1, 2021 | ISSUE 5
GWAC FOUNDATION, INC. NEWS
The GWAC Foundation, Inc. Will Award Two Book Scholarships in January 2022! The GWAC Foundation, Inc. will present two (2) $500.00 book scholarships to current law students to help defray the costs of educational materials and supplements. . To be considered for the Scholarship, applicants must complete the application and upload the requested materials on or before December 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET. Funds will be disbursed to the Awardee on or around January 10, 2022. If you have any questions, including about the application, or submission of requested materials, please direct them to Interim Foundation Chair, Ashley E. McFarland at FoundationChair@gwacdc.org and gwacscholarship@gmail.com. We look forward to receiving and reviewing applications! Applications are now available and can be accessed by clicking this link.
The GWAC Foundation, Inc. Participates in Day of Giving - November 30, 2021
In 1993, the Greater Washington Area Chapter of the National Bar Association's Women Lawyers Division (GWAC) established a charitable arm, GWAC Foundation, Incorporated. Run entirely by volunteer efforts, the Foundation works to empower the African American community by, among other things; fostering the education and training of minority women law students through the giving of scholarships. During these trying times of the pandemic, GWAC and the Foundation has been able to provide $5000 worth of scholarships to support local law students who are studying for the bar, lost employment, and/or needed assistance with books. In January, we are going to provide two scholarships to students in need. There is a great need for our continued support of students. In order to continue providing this assistance, we need your support. On November 30, 2021, GWAC and the Foundation will participated in a Day of Giving. We asked that all members consider donating to the Foundation while also promoting the Foundation to your networks via word of mouth and social media. A little bit goes a long way. If we can get each of you to give a little, we can go a long way in the life of someone who is just getting their start in this profession. Though the official Day of Giving was yesterday, it is never too late to donate to a worthy cause. To learn more about the GWAC Foundation or to donate click here.
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