Virginia Association of
Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows, Inc.
“Sisters Continuing to Make a Difference by Building Up,
Reclaiming, and Strengthening Each Other in Such a Time as This.”
Nehemiah 8:10b
The Organization
ENDOWMENTS
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$ 50,000 Endowment scholarship at Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Georgia
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$ 250,000 Perpetual Endowment Fund
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$ 50,000 Endowment Scholarship at Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia
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$50,000 HBCU Endowment
SCHOLARSHIPS
Individual Scholarship presented to eligible applicants in pursuit of a degree from any accredited college or university.
STATE (VAMWMW)
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VAMWMW Scholarship is for persons seeking higher education who have outstanding academic achievements. The recipient shall have church affiliations, having worked in some area of religious education and good moral character. Financial needs or extenuating circumstances will also be considered.
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The Helen A. Alexander Special Education Scholarship is limited to those students who wish to work in education or in other areas with “Special Needs” populations, or is a student with special needs who has overcome adversities in life. The applicant seeking this scholarship for higher education should have outstanding achievements. The recipient shall have church affiliations, having worked in some area of religious education and good moral character. Financial needs or extenuating circumstances will also be considered.
INTERNATIONAL (IAMWMW)
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Ada M. Palmer Scholarship offered to qualified candidates in search of a degree from any accredited college or university.
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Gladden Johnson Scholarship is intended for college undergraduates who are studying or plan to study theology. Must be recommended by the wife or the widow of a minister of your denomination. Any religious faith is acceptable.
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Juanita S. Clay Scholarship is offered to a ministers' wife or widow who is pursuing a higher degree.
EDUCATION
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Education department offering fifteen self-improvement courses
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Model Continuing Education Program in cooperation with the Graduate School of Theology, Virginia Union University
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AIDS Task Force involved in AIDS education and support
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Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Task Force
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Children’s Defense Fund Black Community Crusade for Children
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Charitable contributions made by IAMWMW include:
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American Cancer Society
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United Negro College Fund
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United Way
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Children’s Orphanage
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Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation
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Hale House Center