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HOW SCHOLARSHIPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE written by CHRISTINA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE ENGAGEMENT FOR LEADERSHIP WASHINGTON COUNTY Submitted photos Leadership Washington County awarded more than $117,000 in scholarship funds to 68 individuals since 2010. The recipients of these scholarships have been employees of nonprofits, small-business owners and employees, along with self-funded individuals and entrepreneurs. LWC strives to ensure that the program is accessible by reducing financial barriers, which also helps ensure that a variety of perspectives are represented in each class. We are grateful to have been granted funds from several foundations and organizations to aid with scholarship funding: Antietam Broadband, Class 30 Be Nice Scholarship, FirstEnergy Foundation, Judy Greenwald Fund, Hamilton Family Foundation and Women’s Giving Circle. At least half of the scholarships awarded have come from LWC directly. We are excited to highlight some of our scholarship recipients and their LWC experiences:
Jonathan Parrish, Class 34 – 2021 Executive director Maryland Symphony Orchestra “As a new resident and leader of a local nonprofit, I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in Leadership Washington County’s Class 34. The experience has been really invaluable in terms of introducing me to so many organizations and other leaders in our community. I’m learning about the great work that is being done here and the work that needs to be done. As a nonprofit organization that relies on the support of the community and must plan our expenses very carefully, I and the MSO are very grateful for the scholarship assistance I’ve received. I know that I’m making relationships now that will benefit me and the orchestra well into the future. Thank you, Leadership Washington County!”
