Scholarships

Holley Barash graduated from Weatherford College graduated on May 8th with a degree in science. She has been admitted to a sonography program and will start August 23rd. She’s excited, nervous and scared all at the same time. 

Holley is the first in her family to go to college and is the mother of three girls, all while working three jobs. She is pursuing her degree in sonography and wants to eventually work in a children’s hospital. 

Here is a video she made to thank the club for the opportunity our scholarship has given her.

Thank you members for your continued support of scholarship program. Each one of you is making a difference in the future of these women. 

April and her fiancé moved to Weatherford from Colorado. She is in the Respiratory Therapy program and will complete it in the spring of 2022. She is a full-time student working at two part-time jobs and she still is able to maintain a 4.0 GPA. She appreciates this opportunity for a scholarship because it allows her to cut back on work hours so she can concentrate on her studies. 

Elizabeth will complete her RN program in December of 2021. She is a married mom of a 12 year old and a 17 year old. She wants to be the best possible nurse she can be for her future patients. She really appreciates the club's assistance since she already has student loans to repay. This scholarship gives her peace of mind so she can concentrate on her studies. 

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.