Young Women of Achievement

In 1985, YWCA created an awards program to recognize young women for their volunteerism, commitment to community, and leadership. Since then, we have honored more than 240 students from Clark County high schools for their efforts to build a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant place to live. We are fortunate to offer scholarships as part of the awards because of the generous contributions of Soroptimist International of Vancouver.

We are dedicated to recognizing the efforts of community members who support our mission through leadership and community involvement.

2023 Application Process

Each year, we are excited to be able to provide an academic scholarship for young women in the 12th grade. Young Women of Achievement Scholarship applicants identify as a female student enrolled in the 12th grade at a Clark County high school.

The Application is available for download here: 2023 YWOA Scholarship Application or you can submit your application in the form below.

The application deadline is Friday, March 31st, 2023 by 4:00 PM. Completed applications can be submitted via mail, email, or in-person at YWCA Clark County’s office in Vancouver, or via the form below.

Applicants are evaluated on their demonstration of the following:

Outstanding achievement in volunteer and school leadership roles.
Community involvement in addition to required community service at school.
Demonstrates leadership qualities.
Serves as a role model (based on reference letters).
Demonstrates a commitment to YWCA’s Mission.

For more information contact Allissa Van Order at avanorder@ywcaclarkcounty.org or 360-696-0167 ext. 146.

Online Application

Young Women of Achievement Scholarship — 2023 Application

Please verify that your application is complete. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please contact YWCA Clark County's Allissa Van Order at avanorder@ywcaclarkcounty.org or 360-696-0167 ext. 146, if you have any questions. Submit all application forms or documents by Friday, March 31st by 4:00pm.

Name of applicant(Required)

Address(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

High school(Required)

Career/guidance counselor(Required)

Name of parent/guardian(Required)

Parent/guardian phone(Required)

Describe your volunteer and community activities.

A. Describe activities that you ARE NOT receiving school credit for.(Required)

Include dates, leadership positions held, time spent (hours/month). Briefly describe your role in each group/organization, how you became involved, and what you have done or helped accomplish.

B. Describe activities that you ARE receiving school credit for.(Required)

Include dates, leadership positions held, time spent (hours/month). Briefly describe your role in each group/organization, how you became involved, and what you have done or helped accomplish.

Describe your community work.

Explain how you help create change in our community.(Required)

Please specifically address your involvement in social issues, interracial communities, global peace, environmental concerns and/or leadership.

Describe yourself.

Write a short biographical sketch.(Required)

Tell us about yourself, what is important to you, your hopes and dreams, and why you would like to be chosen to receive the Young Women of Achievement Scholarship.

To Submit Complete Application

Use the checklist below to be sure your application is complete.

Are you ready to submit your application?(Required)

Check off each of these to be sure you're ready to submit your application.

Complete all required sections on the online application form.

Contact two references with the link to fill out the online reference form. It is your responsibility to ensure your references complete their forms.

ONE reference is from a mentor/supervisor.

NO MORE THAN ONE reference is from a teacher.

Submit your online application before March 31st at 4pm.

Waiver and Agreement

We certify that all information contained in this application is true and factual. I/We also agree that if the applicant is selected as a Young Woman of Achievement recipient or finalist, YWCA Clark County may use applicant’s name and likeness and any other information or materials provided by the applicant in connection with this program, including photos and/or videos of him/her for purposes of news, publicity and advertising in all media including but not limited to print, photographs, video, electronic media, and websites.

Agreement of Applicant(Required)

Applicant: Please type your name here to certify your agreement that all of the above is true and factual.

Date(Required)

Date of agreement

Signature of Parent/Guardian(Required)

Please have the applicant's parent/guardian type their name here to certify their agreement that all of the above is true and factual.

Date(Required)

Date of parent/guardian's agreement

Online Reference Form

Young Women of Achievement Applicant Reference Form

Please fill out all contact information below. Please answer the questions below to the best of your ability in your letter of recommendation. Submit your letter to this reference form before the application deadline of 4:00pm on March 31st, 2023.

Personal Information

Reference's name(Required)

Your name

Applicant's name(Required)

Who is your reference about?

Relationship to the Applicant(Required)

Examples: Mentor, teacher, community member, etc.

Address(Required)

Phone

Questions

Please provide at least one specific example with your answers.

1. What are the applicant’s contributions to the community as related to YWCA’s Mission?(Required)

YWCA’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

2. Why do you think this applicant should receive the scholarship?(Required)

Note: Applicants will be evaluated on their commitment to making a positive difference, their leadership skills, and their perseverance.

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Reference Agreement(Required)

I certify that all information contained in this application is true and factual.

Signature of Reference(Required)

Type your name here to certify agreement that your reference above is true and factual.

Date(Required)

Date of Reference's agreement

Young Women of Achievement

Young Women of Achievement Scholarship — 2023 Application

Describe your volunteer and community activities.

Describe your community work.

Describe yourself.

To Submit Complete Application

Waiver and Agreement

Young Women of Achievement Applicant Reference Form

Personal Information

Questions

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