Scholarships

The mission of the Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC) of Southern Oregon is to foster leadership in business, government and nonprofit organizations that more fully reflects our community.

Thanks to the generosity of WLC’s sponsors, we are able to provide partial need-based scholarships for 10% of available conference seats each year as well as a reduced registration fee for students. Students do not need to apply for a scholarship and should simply register with their student email for the conference and click yes to student status to receive the discounted rate. The standard registration fee for the conference is $85. In 2021, the registration cost for scholarship awardees will be $10 and the registration cost for students will be reduced to $25. These amounts are further reduced this year due to the virtual environment.

Each year the scholarship amount may vary depending on the number of applicants and the available budget.

To apply for a scholarship:

Please complete the online scholarship application below
Applications are accepted until April 1st
Applicants will be notified by email on the status of their application by April 15th
Please DO NOT register for the conference until you have received notice on the status of your application.

Eligibility:

Your scholarship application will be reviewed by a committee of the Women’s Leadership Conference board of directors and will be based on a scoring system. The scoring system is based on reducing financial and other barriers to participation and prioritizes individuals who bring greater attendance diversity. This might include individuals who are underrepresented in the conference, including but not limited to ability, age, class, ethnicity, gender, language, nation of origin, race, religion, sexual orientation and other identities. Priority will also be given to rural residents, first time attendees, professionals returning to work after a significant absence or seeking work, those who are self-employed or entrepreneurs, and new professionals.

Should you have any questions, please contact info@WLCofSO.com — and on the subject line, type in WLC scholarship

Scholarship Application

Application for WLCofSO Conference Scholarship

First and Last Name*
Home Address*
Phone Number*
Email Address*
Employer (if applicable):
Position or Title (if applicable):
Employer Mailing Address (if applicable):
Are You Self Employed?*
- Yes
- No
Employed Full-Time, Part-Time or Looking for Work?*
Have you attended the Women's Leadership Conference Before?*
Are you a recent college graduate and/or new professional (3 years or less)?*
Please describe how you match the WLC Scholarship eligibility criteria as outlined above? (150 words or less)*
Please share what you hope to gain by attending? (150 words or less)*
Will your employer or another organization offer you financial assistance for professional development?*
By submitting this scholarship application, I pledge to attend and fully participate in the upcoming WLC conference on May 7, 2021 if I am selected as a scholarship awardee. If I am unable to fulfill this pledge, I will inform a WLC board member as soon as possible by emailing info@WLCofSO.com so another applicant can attend in my place.
NOTE: After you click on the SUBMIT button below, you will receive an email confirming the submission of your application. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact info@WLCofSO.com and type in WLC Scholarship in the email subject line.
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