American Agri-Women Helen Whitmore Memorial Convention Scholarship Grant

American Agri-Women Helen Whitmore Memorial Convention Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Agri-Women Foundation
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: July 15, 2025

Summary

The American Agri-Women Helen Whitmore Memorial Convention Scholarship, established in 1993, honors the legacy of rancher Helen Whitmore. Open to any AAW member, this $500 scholarship aims to encourage young women to engage with AAW and attend its annual November Convention. Each affiliate may submit one applicant, promoting active involvement and awareness within the community. Up to three scholarships may be awarded, supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Overview

This scholarship was named to honor Helen Whitmore, a well-respected rancher and teacher from California. It was initiated in 1993 by a friend and AAW Past President, Mitzi Ayala Perdue. It was established to increase active involvement in AAW and to encourage members to influence their home affiliate members. This scholarship is available to any AAW member to attend the annual AAW Convention held in November of each year.  The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage an awareness of AAW in young women, to increase active involvement in AAW, and to challenge them to have an influence on their peers. Only one applicant per affiliate will be accepted. The scholarship is for $500 and the committee may award up to three scholarships.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Affiliates are encouraged to provide additional funds, if needed, and assist with housing, travel and registration arrangements for their scholarship recipient.Applicants must have an agriculture relationship and interest.Recipients do not have to be a current AAW member, but must agree to join for the current membership year. If they wish to vote at the current year’s Convention, dues must be paid to the AAW treasurer by September 30th. Recipients are also encouraged to join a local affiliate.Affiliate presidents will need to see that the scholarship winners get registered at the early registration rate; all winners are eligible for this rate, but need to get it in as soon as possible.Scholarship recipients are expected to attend the full convention. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Recipients do not have to be a current AAW member, but must agree to join for the current membership year. If they wish to vote at the current year’s Convention, dues must be paid to the AAW treasurer by September 30th. Recipients are also encouraged to join a local affiliate.