Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship

Since 1993, Grandmothers for Peace International has awarded scholarships to students across the United States. Scholarships have also been awarded to three students in Africa, two students in Kyrgyzstan (formerly part of the U.S.S.R.), and students in Canada, Norway, and the Ukraine.

Our stated goal was to provide four $250 scholarships per year. However, due to the wonderful generosity of members and friends, we have been able to award a total of 166 scholarships (including 13 for $500). This year we again plan to award at least one $500 scholarship. These are the requirements:

1. Be a high school senior or in your first year of college.
2. Complete the application form.
3. Write a brief autobiography of your activities relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament issues, or conflict resolution. Include some proof of these activities (e.g., copies of newspaper articles, verification by your references).
4. Include two letters of recommendation.
5. Describe how you will contribute to a peaceful and just society in the future.

There are no grade point or age requirements, and students from any country may apply.

Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2009. The application form is available for downloading, or send a STAMPED self-addressed envelope to the address below. Students will need to submit proof of college registration before an award is sent to them.

Please direct any additional scholarship questions to Leal Portis:

Wiedner & Vandercook M.S.F.
c/o Leal Portis, President
301 Redbud Way
Nevada City, CA 95959

Phone/Fax: (530) 265-3887
E-Mail: portis.leal@gmail.com

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Scholarship Application Form (Adobe PDF file) Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Recipients or, Return to the home page