/ Virginia Wrage Memorial Fund
2018Application
To be eligible for an award, you must meet the following criteria:
  • Be a woman age 40 or more
  • Be a resident of the Santa Clarita Valley
  • Have experienced a life-changing event
  • Complete and return this application by the deadline
Awards vary. Past recipients have received $500 to $3000.

The Virginia Wrage Memorial Fund (VWMF) was created to honor Virginia Wrage, a dedicated and loved Zontian, who at the age of 50 faced a family crisis that resulted in a major career change for her. After she was diagnosed with cancer two years later, she helped plan a fund that would assist other mature women who faced challenges as she had. Since 1995, the fund has provided scholarships to dozens of local women.

Completed applications must be postmarked by March 30, 2018, and sent to the address below or sent via email to . Applications after the deadline will not be considered.Awards will be distributed in May to selected applicants.

ZONTA CLUB OF THE SCV FOUNDATION

VIRGINIA WRAGE MEMORIAL FUND

23742 Lyons Ave. No. 220117

Santa Clarita, CA 91322

661-252-9351

Name:______DOB (MM/YR): ______

Address:______

City, State, Zip: ______

Phone number: ______Email address: ______

Marital status: Single Married Divorced Separated Widowed

Current occupation: ______

Spouse’s occupation (if applicable): ______

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How did you learn about the VWMF?

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If you are successful in receiving a scholarship, would you allow us to use your name in future promotional materials?

______Yes ______Yes, but only my first name ______No

Please answer on a separate piece of paper. Because each question is evaluated and scored by each committee member, please number your responses and answer completely. Responses should be typed or handwritten legibly.

  1. In 350 words or less, explain your reasons for applying for this scholarship, including your life-altering experience. (50 points)
  1. In 350 words or less, share your future goals, plans, and dreams. (25 points)
  1. Describe your education, work experience, life skills and/or volunteer experience. (5 points)
  1. Clearly state the assistance you are requesting. (20 points) Please note that funds will be distributed to winning applicants no earlier than May.

Amount requested: $______Timeframe when needed. ______

How exactly will money be used?______

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All applicants will be notified in April whether or not they receive an award.

Actual awards will be distributed in May.

Applicants should be aware that monies used for anything other than

educational purposes must be declared as income.