BPW/VA
P.O. Box 4842
McLean, Virginia
22103-4842
P.O. Box 4842
McLean, Virginia
22103-
Financial Assistance Programs for BPW/VA Members/LOs
Louise Whitman Foreign Study Fellowship
In 1959 the Foreign Study Fellowship was the first fund established by BPW/VA. In 1984 the fund was moved to the Virginia BPW Foundation℠ and in 1997 it was renamed in memory of Louise Whitman, past president and past executive director of BPW/VA, teacher, worldwide traveler, lifelong learner, student of foreign cultures and the first recipient of the fellowship. This fund provides the opportunity for a businesswoman to travel to a foreign country to study the business conditions there, with particular reference to the status of women. Each applicant for the fellowship must:
Eleven fellowships have been awarded since the fund was established, one in the 60s, two in the 70s, three in the 80s, four in the 90s, and one since 2000. Recipients have come from nine local organizations and they have traveled to Australia, England, Philippines, Japan, Israel, New Zealand, Australia, Norway, Egypt, Western Samoa and Thailand. One award was not used because of the political conditions in the country at that time.
In order to perhaps increase interest in this fellowship and in recognition of the increased cost of traveling, the Trustees of the Virginia BPW Foundation℠ agreed at their pre-convention in May 2001 to increase the amount of the fellowship to $3,000.
Eunice V. Davis Grant Fund for Women Starting Small Businesses
This grant provides financial assistance to women starting small businesses and helps them achive economic self-sufficiency. An applicant must be at least 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen, a resident of Virginia, a member of BPW/VA for at least one year, and a high school graduate. An applicant must be establishing a business in Virginia and submit a business plan as part of the application. Grants range from $1,000 to $3,000, and funds must be used for expenses associated with establishing the business. Grant applications will be solicited when funds are available. The application deadline is April 1. Click here for application in PDF Format or Word Format
“Women Helping Girls with Choices” programs.
These programs are intended to help young women prepare for self-sufficient futures by increasing self-awareness, understanding choices, and developing decision-making skills. Projects may include: mentoring programs, small-group discussions, mother-daughter discussion groups, seminars, workshops and Reality Stores. Matching grants up to $250 are available. Click here for application in PDF Format or Word Format
Forum/Special Program Grant
Matching funds up to $250 are available for a BPW/VA local organization or a BPW/VA region that plans to conduct a forum or special program that addresses one of the goals of the Foundation. Examples of such forums or special programs include legislative or candidate forums, seminars, individual development programs, BPW/USA developed programs, etc. Click here to download application in PDF format or Word Format
Grant Requests
Virginia BPW Foundation℠(SM) is interested in granting funds to BPW/VA local organizations, BPW/VA regions and BPW/VA for speakers, workshops, and other opportunities
that further the goals of the Foundation. Click here for the application in Word Format
that further the goals of the Foundation. Click here for the application in Word Format