Scholarships
Rise Fund
Procedures- Individuals requesting a scholarship from the Rise Fund must have met with WERC staff and have a completed an initial intake on file.
- They will next meet with two WERC Staff members to:
- Confirm eligibility as a qualified displaced homemaker who resides in the WERC service delivery area;
- Answer any questions that may need further clarification;
- Describe what the scholarship will be used for and the amount requested;
- Assess commitment of applicant;
- Assess the likelihood that the scholarship will lead to employment;
- Assess current employment opportunities linked to use of funds;
- Discuss and advise applicant if the use of the funds clearly do not meet the intent of the scholarship;
- Discuss any other options that either may be available or have been pursued for funding;
- Complete an application for scholarship clearly explaining that a further review with a WERC Board of Trustees committee will make the final determination;
- Insure that ALL information is accurately recorded;
- Record witnessed signature that the applicant understands the terms of the award (confirming its purpose; understanding that the check will not be issued to them, but will be issued to the agency/institution/business that will be providing the associated service/class/product; the expectation that they will maintain contact with the Center to use the support to help them achieve their goals).
- III Executive Director will forward the application to the review committee of the WERC Board (Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary). The committee will make a final decision to approve or reject the application and forward that decision to Executive Director.
- Executive Director will notify applicant in writing of the committee’s decision.
- WERC will issue a check to the appropriate agency or business that is providing the product/class/service needed by the recipient.
- WERC staff will maintain contact and provide follow-up services and support for one year.
NOTE: Process should be handled as quickly as possible.