What We Do

Women Creating Change

Women Creating Change

Scholarships for women and grants to create change for families and community are at the heart of what we do.

Heritage Committee

Because we believe that women can be leaders in society to develop a better world for everyone.

The Woman’s Club of Jacksonville supports the development of
special programs that give guidance and support for women in
the following categories.

  • Literary development in reading with an appreciation for poetry and classic literature
  • Music appreciation for a variety of opportunities to experience the classics
  • Nutrition education at all ages
  • Advanced education in a variety of areas to develop a skill for many occupations with special jobs related to medicine and education.
  • Create grants to encourage a life skill to develop the betterment of women which will support the society in which we live

2023 - 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Allyson ,Kaylee Exum & Family
Sydney Straub & Family
Sophie Morton and Mom
Paige Vanover,
Jennifer, Charlotte Holley & Family
Hawa Barry & Sister
Ciara Buckner & sister
Emily Dougherty & Mom

Grant Application

The Woman's Club of Jacksonville is offering two (2) Grant Categories during their fiscal year from  June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024.  Only one (1) category may be applied for during the fiscal year .

Grant applications will be considered for those organizational requests that meet the mission statement of Heritage Foundation.

All Grants are subject to the availability of funds.

POP-UP Grants: 

$2,500.00 or less, applicable for organizations with a time-sensitive or smaller need.  This Grant may be applied for any time throughout The Woman’s Club of Jacksonville’s (TWCJ) fiscal year of June 1, 2023-April 30, 2024

STANDARD GRANT:

$2,500.00 or greater with an application timely submitted between June 1, 2023, and November 17, 2023.  Subject to acceptance by the Grant and Scholarship Committee and TWCJ Board, this Grant will be awarded in mid-January, 2024 at TWCJ Anniversary Luncheon.

 

2025 APPLICATION UPDATES WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON

Scholarship Application

2025  APPLICATION UPDATES WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON

The Woman's Club of Jacksonville Annual Scholarship: Graduating High School Senior woman, or woman currently attending an undergraduate college or university, or woman who has completed her GED program. The scholarship amount will be determined by The Woman1s Club of Jacksonville.

Jerry Ferguson Memorial Scholarship ONLY: Graduating High School Senior Woman, resident of Florida. The Jerry Ferguson Memorial Scholarship of $5,000 will only be gifted one time to a recipient. All graduating high school senior applications received for the Annual Scholarship are automatically eligible for this scholarship.

 Required Documentation:

  • Completed application.
  • GPA of "B" or
  • Essay of no more than 500 words outlining reasons for requesting scholarship, applicant qualifications, aspirations, future educational plans, personal and professional goals, other information the applicant would like the committee to know or

*Transcript from current school {Copies are acceptable).

  • Community Service
  • A recent picture to be posted on Web Site

For full details and copy of the application form click on the link below

2025 application updates will be available soon