Woman-to-Woman Scholarship Grant

The Woman-to-Woman Scholarship, established by Dr. Lou Diekemper, supports women aged 50 and older seeking further education or vocational training to enhance their employment opportunities. Offered by the Community Foundation of West Texas, this scholarship aims to empower participants through educational access, fostering a stronger future for both individuals and the community. This initiative reflects a commitment to uplifting women and addressing financial need, ultimately enriching the South Plains region.

Community Foundation of West Texas
The Foundation is one of more than 700 community foundations in the United States today. We serve the following counties that make up the Texas South Plains area, Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum by offering people a variety of ways to touch their community through philanthropic giving.
Scholarships
The Community Foundation of West Texas is proud to award over 100 scholarships to South Plains area students each year. We work closely with the groups or individuals who have so graciously established scholarship funds to help out their community. Helping South Plains students today creates a stronger future for them tomorrow and beyond.
This scholarship fund was established by Dr. Lou Diekemper in order to provide support for women who are 50 years of age or older and find themselves in need of additional education or vocational training in order to obtain employment or to make a needed change in their current employment situation.

Eligibility

South Plains resident who will be attending a South Plains college/university or vocational training programSELECTION CRITERIA:Women 50 years of age or olderFinancial needDesire to obtain an undergraduate degree or certificate