WISE Women of Blair Co. Seek Applications, Welcome New Board Members

Applications open

WISE Women of Blair County has announced that they are seeking applications for scholarship assistance. One or more scholarships will be awarded up to a total of $10,000. The deadline for applications is no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023. 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. We award these scholarships through the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation (CPCF).

To receive an application packet, visit our website http://www.wisewomenofblaircounty.org. For additional information please email [email protected].

New board members

WISE Women of Blair County welcomed new members onto their board of directors: Chelsea Kerr Veneskey, Owner of Kerr’s Kreations; Erin (Atherton) Lingafelt, a Claims Supervisor for a private company and Blair County Advisory Board member for Overdose Awareness; and Lisa (Lightner) Georgiana, Bishop Guilfoyle High School International Students Program Director.

“We look forward to their contributions and input into our programs: scholarship, grants and the annual tribute dinner honoring outstanding women of Blair County. We are excited to have all three talented women on our board,” said Florence Shuss, Board Secretary.

Please visit the website to keep up to date on our programs and events: http://www.wisewomenofblaircounty.org.