With their most recent donation, contributions from the Parker County Women's and Newcomers' Club to the Weatherford College Foundation have crossed the $115,000 mark. Established in 1975, PCWNC began its WC scholarship program in 1998. The scholarship is earmarked for female students of non-traditional age from Parker, Palo Pinto, Jack, Hook or Wise counties.
The club funds its scholarship primarily through membership dues, donations and fundraisers.
"Not only does the club provide scholarships, they also serve as mentors to their students," said Brent Baker, WC vice president of institutional advancement. "They invite the students to their monthly meetings and send them care packages during finals week and other times during the year. It's a very special relationship."
Parker Country Women’s and Newcomers' Club was founded in 1975 to welcome newcomers to Weatherford and to promote social and service projects for all Parker County women.
In 1998 the Club discussed what service project they could support with their minor means of a few hundred dollars. One member suggested a scholarship fund. This small suggestion sparked a dream that involved helping nontraditional students such as mothers or women returning to school.
That vision is now the reality of our Weatherford College Scholarship program and our vision continues to expand. Applicants must apply through WC.
In 1999 we awarded our first $1,000 scholarship. Our scholarships can cover tuition, books, fees, and supplies to women who could otherwise only dream of expanding their education.
Our scholarship program is supported totally through a variety of activities. Some of those activities are our Club Shop, annual Silent Auction, and Scholarship luncheon. Our members help us continue to provide dreams for our future scholarship recipients.
I am 39 years old and have called Weatherford home for the last ten years. I will graduate from the nursing program in May of 2023. I hope to have my bachelor's in Nursing by May 2024. I am married to my wonderful husband, the proud aunt of several nieces and nephews, and most importantly, a follower of Jesus. I have always been passionate about horses, agriculture, and the outdoors, but I have been drawn to nursing for several years. I hope to be part of a rural healthcare team someday. I started a nursing student position this spring at JPS in Fort Worth. It has been an eye-opening experience and has made me realize I am on the right path. Nursing is a second career for me, and I am so grateful to the generous donors who have helped make my dream easier to achieve.
She will go into full time nursing in a nearby hospital as soon as she graduates with her BSN.
Update!
We don’t often get notes from our scholarship recipients—they have a very full plate to tackle. But recently Cody Earnest sent a message to Scholarship Chair Carolyn Pierel.
Congratulations, Cody for graduating from the Associate Degree Nursing Program!
Hi Carolyn. I graduated Saturday and I am thrilled and humbled to tell you I was class Salutatorian!
There is no way I would have been able to do that without the support I received from y’all. I am so thankful for everybody that has helped me along my journey.
Stephanie is a new recipient this year. She will receive her RN in December and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May.
She will go into full time nursing in a nearby hospital as soon as she graduates with her BSN.
Stephanie sent this message to Carolyn Pierel:
My first night shift clinical over the entire weekend in the ER. It was exhausting but an amazing experience! I can't wait to share how you all made this possible at the meeting!
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