Local Campus Stipends
Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership
(WWHEL)

Purpose:
The WWHEL Board of Directors, through college and/or university Institutional Representatives(IRs), encourages activitiesthat support and address issues important to the advancement of women at all levels. To that end, the Board has authorized stipends to be used to support activities(book clubs, discussion groups, materials, etc.) as decided by the local campuses. A maximum of eight (8) stipends annually will be awarded for a maximum amount of $500 per institution. The WWHEL Board has the right to alter the number of stipends based on funding availability.

Application Process:
To apply, Institutional Representatives(IRs) should:

• Write a letter (2‐page maximum, 12‐point font) identifying the educational institution, name of Institutional Representative (IR), amount requested (maximum $500.00), and activity planned.
• Send the letter electronically in PDF format by November 30 to Zina Haywood, WWHEL President, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Only one application per institution will be considered.

Reporting Process for Stipend Recipients:

• When an institution receiving a stipend schedules an event, an invitation should be sent to, WWHEL President, Zina Haywood - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (A WWHEL Board member, if available, may attend the event.)
• By July 1 of each year, the Institutional Representative should submit a brief electronic report to Zina Haywood, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., summarizing the activities supported with the $500 stipend.

Evaluation Criteria:
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of WWHEL Board Members and awarded based on the scope of activities planned.

Application Deadline:
Applications are due electronically by November 30.