Professional Women of Sullivan County Offers Scholarships

Professional Women of Sullivan County, Inc. is offering scholarships, each in the amount of $500 dollars, to high school seniors pursuing higher education. PWSC is particularly looking for young women who excel academically, are well- rounded, and are committed to community service and civic engagement. 

A special scholarship - the Naomi Morgan Memorial Scholarship - is designated to benefit African American or Native American HS girls from the Monticello School District majoring in the sciences or health care. Naomi was a graduate of Monticello High School and an outstanding science teacher. 

Additionally, scholarships, each in the amount of $500 dollars, are offered to women returning to education after several (or many) years away. The group is looking to honor the courage and determination of these women, some of whom may have overcome adverse situations, and are seeking additional education as a means to better their lives and their families’ future. 

Other donors - Robert Green Chevrolet (Selma Green Memorial Award for women going into nursing and health care), and the Rosenheck Family (Jean Rosenheck Memorial Award) have sponsored scholarships for Women Returning to Education. 

All applicants must be high school seniors, be accepted for enrollment in a college or university for the Fall 2026 semester, and be full-time residents of Sullivan County for at least 2 years. Home schooled students are welcome to apply. High school girls can contact their guidance counselor for applications. Women returning to school can get information and applications by contacting Amy Colon by email at acolon@sunysullivan.edu. 

The deadline for receipt of applications is May 1, 2026. 

Professional Women of Sullivan County, Inc. (PWSCI) is a non-profit, chapter of New York State Women, Inc. and strives “to connect and build powerful women professionally, personally, and politically through advocacy, education, and information.” The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at locations throughout Sullivan County. To obtain more information about the organization and membership, please e-mail at professionalwomenofsc@gmail.com: Contacts: Janet Carey 914-799-5044, PWSCI Scholarship Committee Chair