Fredda Witherspoon National Scholarship
Direct application
Up to $8,000
5 winners
Eligibility
Demographics
Woman
Location
Virginia
Education level
High school
Financial
Financial need
About this scholarship
Female graduating high school seniors who reside in Richmond, Virginia, or within a 50-mile radius and plan to pursue a business-related college degree may apply for the Fredda Witherspoon National Scholarship through a sponsoring Iota Phi Lambda chapter.
Five scholarships are awarded annually, including one national award of up to $8,000 and four regional awards. Selection considers academic achievement, career aspirations, leadership, and financial need.
Submit the consent form, application, 300 to 500 word autobiographical essay, transcript, two recommendations, and income documentation as a single PDF through the chapter application process.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Consent form
- Application
- 300- to 500-word autobiographical essay
- Official academic transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Family income documentation with Social Security numbers redacted
- Supporting documentation
- Business or professional photograph
- Current official academic transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Family income documentation with Social Security numbers redacted
- Supporting documentation
- Business or professional photograph
- Apply through a sponsoring Iota Phi Lambda chapter application process.