From WOOD COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB
The Wood County Republican Women’s Club is now accepting applications for multiple scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 for female-preferred high school seniors who live in Wood County and plan to attend college in 2026. Applications are available in every high school office in Wood County and in many high schools in surrounding districts. Applications can also be requested directly by emailing wcrwc2025@gmail.com. The deadline for applying is April 20.
The WCRWC has offered scholarships to young women residing in Wood County since 2017. Applicants may attend high school outside of Wood County, but they must reside in the county to be eligible. Scholarships are granted to eligible students from any type of school including homeschooled students. The amount of each scholarship is voted on by the membership of WCRWC.
This year, in 2026, the WCRWC will once again award two Evelyn Bachman Memorial Scholarships. Evelyn’s husband of 59 years, Judge James W. Bachman, and Evelyn’s children, constituted the scholarships in 2025 in memory of Wood County’s first woman assistant county prosecutor (1967-1968) and the first attorney for the Wood County Welfare Department (1972-1973).
Applicants are judged on the following criteria: academic achievement, leadership qualities, future aspirations, community service, and a short personal statement. Successful applicants are invited to the WCRWC annual meeting, which will take place on July 1 in Wood County.
President of the WCRWC Sally Culling said, “Our club is proud to invest in the next generation of leaders through these scholarships. Supporting education and recognizing achievement are core values of the club. We encourage local high school seniors to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to further their education and pursue their goals.”
“I am very grateful to the members of the Wood County Republican Women’s Club for their continued generosity,” Culling stated.
