The Mary Riley Wolfe Memorial Scholarship has been awarded every year since 1995. It was established as a tribute to Mary Wolfe, a Junior League of Springfield past president, who lost her battle with cancer. Mary was a teacher and dedicated volunteer, who not only brought her southern charm and grace to the Junior League of Springfield, but to our community. She was a kind and gentle women who led by example. In an effort to honor Mary, a Scholarship program was founded in her memory.

As an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism and improving the community through effective action and leadership, the Junior League of Springfield is seeking applicants who are well-rounded individuals involved in their school and the community. Applicants must exhibit leadership qualities and a strong volunteer history. Funds will be paid directly to the institution and are to be used for tuition, books or lab fees.

The Scholarship Committee will be focusing on the following criteria when making its decision:

1. Personal Character – Documented track record of achievements.
2. Merit Based – Determined by how a student has affected her community for the better.
3. Volunteer Impact – Demonstrate an outstanding performance as an organizer and leader of community volunteer activities. Volunteer activities should be in the following categories:
   1. Social Services
   2. Education
   3. Health and Wellness
   4. Environment

In the 2008-2009 academic year, the Junior League of Springfield will award two $1500 scholarships to young women in our community. Students from diverse ethnic and/or economic backgrounds are sought since the Junior League of Springfield seeks to represent the diversity of the surrounding community. Funds are to be used for tuition, books or lab fees.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be women
• U.S. Citizen; U.S. National; or U.S. Permanent Resident
• Must reside in Springfield or one its surrounding communities
• Attending secondary school full-time
• Anticipating graduation in the 2008-2009 academic year
• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
• Student must maintain a 3.5 GPA on a 4 point scale

Key Dates

The deadline for applications is 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2009.
April 2009 Notification letters mailed to award recipients
May 12, 2009 Presentation of scholarship winner at Annual Dinner

Download Scholarship Application
Download Scholarship Application

Junior League of Springfield 2574 East Bennett Springfield, MO 65804 417.887.9422 E-mail: info@jlspringfield.org