Scholarships

FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN 2023 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

We CONGRATULATE all of our 2023 scholarship winners and encourage you to submit your applications for 2024! We look forward to celebrating your achievements!

  • 2023 National Training Program Regular Scholarship: Sonja Williams, DC Metro Region
  • 2023 National Training Program Retiree Scholarship: Cynthia Lane, DC Metro Region
  • 2023 Dorothy Nelms’ Collegiate Scholarship for Immediate Family Members: Whitney Watson (Daughter of Tonya Watson, DC Metro Region) and Trinity Robinson (Daughter of Lisa Everett-Robinson, Great Lakes Region)
  • Top left: Sonja Williams, Top right: Cynthia Lane, Bottom left: Whitney Watson,

    Bottom right: Lisa Everett-Robinson (mother of scholarship winner Trinity Robinson)

    The FEW Scholarship Programs provide an opportunity for deserving individuals to participate in the National Training Program and for members who are looking to further their academic goals. It is an option for those who might not otherwise be able to attend the NTP or reach their educational aspirations. FEW encourages each member who meets the minimum requirements to submit an application for a scholarship.

    FEW offers four scholarships annually to its members and immediate family members:


    NTP Regular Scholarship

    Applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • A regular member of FEW for at least one year and GS12, or equivalent, and below.
    • An active officer, committee chair or member participating in meetings, programs, etc., of a Chapter.
    • Must not have been a National Training Program scholarship recipient in the past three years.
    • When a scholarship cannot be utilized by a recipient because of illness or serious illness/death of an immediate family member that the recipient have one year to actualize the use of the scholarship.

    Click here to view an example application for the NTP Regular Scholarship.


    NTP Retiree Scholarship

    Applications must meet the following criteria:

    • A member of FEW for at least three years prior to retirement or joined FEW for three years after retirement having maintained continuous membership since retirement.
    • An active member continuing to participate in FEW activities at Chapter, Region and National levels
    • Must not have been an NTP scholarship recipient in the past three years
    • When a scholarship cannot be utilized by a recipient because of illness or serious illness/death of an immediate family member that the recipient has one year to actualize the use of the scholarship.

    Click here to view an example application for the NTP Retiree Scholarship.


    Daisy Fields' National Collegiate Scholarship for FEW Members

    Applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Be a member of FEW in good standing and demonstrate active participation with FEW for three or more years.
    • Must not have been a scholarship recipient in the past three years.
    • Complete an essay on the topic “Why I Should be Awarded a FEW Collegiate Scholarship”.
    • Be pursuing your first undergraduate degree or first graduate degree at an accredited institution.
    • Be attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university and have a minimum grade point average of 2.5
    • Submit a copy of all recorded grades or college transcripts.
    • Submit three letters of recommendation (Chapter President, Regional Manager, community leader and/or supervisor).

    Click here to view an example application for the Daisy Fields' National Collegiate Scholarship for FEW Members.


    Dorothy Nelms' Collegiate Scholarship for Immediate Family Members

    This scholarship will financially assist students who plan to attend an accredited or are currently enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college/university.  Applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Individual must be the child or grandchild of an active FEW member (active officer, committee chair or member participating in meetings, programs, etc., of a Chapter who actively supports or participates in FEW activities).
    •  Individual must be a high school senior or attending an accredited two- or four-year university to apply and be seeking his/her first undergraduate degree. Attach a copy of your high school or college transcript.
    • Individual must be in good academic standing with current high school and have a grade point average of 2.50 or higher.
    • Individual must provide at least three letters of recommendation (High school principal, teacher, or guidance counselor; college professor or community leader of which sh/he has been actively involved in a program (girl or boy scouts, mentor or tutor program, etc.).
    • Individual must write a one-page essay which contains the following:
      • 1. How receiving this scholarship will make a difference in your life and
      • 2. Citing a woman or man in your life who has inspired or encouraged you and the difference she/he made.
    • Individual must provide documentation she/he has applied for or been accepted/enrolled to a two or four year accredited college or university.
    • You must use the official online FEW scholarship application to apply.
    • Must not have been a scholarship recipient in the past three years.

    Click here to view an example application for the Dorothy Nelms' Collegiate Scholarship for Immediate Family Members.

    All members and family members are eligible for these FEW Scholarships. For more information, please contact the Scholarships Chair
    at scholarships@few.org.