June 24, 2009

Seven Women Receive "Her Scholarship" Awards

The Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. awarded $18,000 in Her Scholarships to seven non-traditional students who are pursuing four degree degrees at UW-Milwaukee, Alverno College, or Mount Mary College at a special reception on June 2, 2009.

Founded in 1994, the Her Scholarship Fund is a scholarship program for women over the age of 35 years seeking to complete degree programs at selected greater Milwaukee area colleges and universities. Since its inception, more than $100,000 has been given in scholarship awards. The Her Scholarship Committee’s annual reception provided an opportunity for donors to meet the seven scholars selected for 2009.

This year’s recipients include:

• Joanne Anderson, a Social Work major at the UW-Milwaukee and resident of Hartford;
• Kari Andrews, an Education major at the UW-Milwaukee and resident of Greenfield;
• Ann Gieschen-Salazar, a Nursing major at UW-Milwaukee and a resident of Wauwatosa;
• Elizabeth Bonghor Kamara, a Fashion Design major at Mount Mary College and a resident of Milwaukee;
• Julie Maloney, an International Studies major at the UW-Milwaukee and a resident of Shorewood;
• Carolyn Mattox, a Business and Management major at Alverno College and a resident of Milwaukee;
• Mary Lee Wolfgram, a Business and Management major at Alverno College and a resident of West Allis.

“Education is a critical step toward financial stability for women and their families,” said Women’s Fund Executive Director Elaine Maly.  “When we invest in the educational goals and career plans these women have, we are investing in our community.”

Click here for more information about the Her Scholarship Fund. Contribute online to the Her Scholarship Fund or contact the Women’s Fund at info@womensfund.com or 414-290-7350 for more information on the fund and how to get involved.

Visit the Women's Fund blog to read more about why one scholarship recipient declined the award.