Originally established in 2007, the Women on Par scholarship provides financial assistance for three to four, “non-traditional” female students, over the age of 30, pursuing higher education for the first time, with the intention of helping women get “on par” with their peers through the opportunities a college degree provides. Winners are selected based on need, personal and professional goals, and their personal stories.
In 2022 the funds for recipients of the Women on Par more than doubled thanks to the contributions of donors and the LPGA Amateurs Virtual Scramble. Congratulations to the 2022 scholarship recipients: Jill Rackley (veteran), Julie Jeffers (Native American and tribal preservation student), Victoria Sterling (first responder), and Amber Cimburek (mental health advocate). The 2022 recipients join the over 27 women who have been awarded the scholarship, earning $4,000, $2,000, $1000, and $500 respectively to help them achieve their career goals.
Jill Rackley
2022 Women on Par recipient
2022 Women on Par recipient
Julie Jeffers
2022 Women on Par recipient
2022 Women on Par recipient
Victoria Sterling
2022 Women on Par recipient
2022 Women on Par recipient
Amber Cimburek
2022 Women on Par recipient
2022 Women on Par recipient
Congratulations to our 2022 Women on Par recipients!
- Jill Rackley received a $4,000 WOP scholarship
Jill is a Veteran who resides in Winder, Georgia, and is attending the Aviation Institute of Maintenance to complete the Aviation Maintenance Technician program. With the career goals of working in the aviation field primarily at local police and sheriff departments that have helicopters in their fleet, air med helicopters, National Guard helicopter units, or a company that specializes in repair and inspections on aircraft. - Julie Jeffers received a $2,000 WOP scholarship
Julie resides in Billings, Montana, and is attending Salish Kootenai College for her BS in Tribal Historic Preservation. With the career goal of teaching Native American studies at the college level and spend summers working in the field. - Victoria Sterling received a $1,000 WOP scholarship
Victoria resides in Alcoa, Tennessee, and is attending South College for her BS in Nursing (LPN/BSN). With the career goal of achieving her Master’s in Nursing and becoming an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. - Amber Cimburek received a $500 WOP scholarship
Amber resides in Yankton, South Dakota, and is attending the University of Phoenix for her BS in Psychology. With the career goal of getting her Master’s degree in Counseling.
About the Scholarship
The “Women on Par” Scholarship Program, provided by the LPGA Foundation, was established in 2007 by the EWGA Foundation (now the LPGA Amateur Golf Association™) to provide financial assistance to “non-traditional” female students. These scholarships are intended for women, aged 30 and older, who are attending a college or university for the first time or returning to school after an absence to complete their technical/vocational, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree. The scholarships are designed to help these women get “on par,” or get an equal footing, with their peers, friends, and other women who have had a chance to complete their college education.
In 2021, two scholarships were awarded totaling $3,000. In 2022, the scholarship total more than doubled to $7,000 for three recipients.
In 2019, the LPGA unveiled its new brand positioning and tag line – Drive On. Drive On builds on the LPGA’s history and heritage and is designed to show its commitment to diversity, inclusion, individuality and authenticity. It is about the power and potential in each individual and celebrates the hard work, focus, and tenacity that it takes to achieve our goals. As applicants submit their application for the scholarship, they should consider sharing how they overcame obstacles in life and achieved their goals.
In 2021, two scholarships were awarded totaling $3,000. In 2022, the scholarship total more than doubled to $7,000 for three recipients.
In 2019, the LPGA unveiled its new brand positioning and tag line – Drive On. Drive On builds on the LPGA’s history and heritage and is designed to show its commitment to diversity, inclusion, individuality and authenticity. It is about the power and potential in each individual and celebrates the hard work, focus, and tenacity that it takes to achieve our goals. As applicants submit their application for the scholarship, they should consider sharing how they overcame obstacles in life and achieved their goals.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants and recipients must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Be female
• Be at least 30 years of age as of January 1, 2022
• Be a U.S. or Canadian citizen, or legal resident of the U.S. or Canada
• Pursuing a Technical/Vocational, Associates or Bachelor’s degree. (First time applicants to school or must be returning to school after an absence to complete a degree.)
• Has not obtained a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree
• Currently enrolled, or accepted to an accredited school, college or university by April 15, 2022
• Exhibit a need for financial assistance
• Be female
• Be at least 30 years of age as of January 1, 2022
• Be a U.S. or Canadian citizen, or legal resident of the U.S. or Canada
• Pursuing a Technical/Vocational, Associates or Bachelor’s degree. (First time applicants to school or must be returning to school after an absence to complete a degree.)
• Has not obtained a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree
• Currently enrolled, or accepted to an accredited school, college or university by April 15, 2022
• Exhibit a need for financial assistance
Materials Asked for in the Application Process
• Completed application form with essays.
• Proof of current enrollment or acceptance to school, via upload.
• Resume, via upload.
• Verification of current enrollment or registration status, via link completed by School Officials.
• Copy of income tax return (Form 1040, 1040EZ, etc.) or foreign equivalent for the tax years 2020 & 2021, via submitted separately via upload.
• Three recommendation letters submitted via link completed by recommendation sources.
• A valid email address (you will be informed of the selection decision via email no later than May 16, 2022).
• Proof of current enrollment or acceptance to school, via upload.
• Resume, via upload.
• Verification of current enrollment or registration status, via link completed by School Officials.
• Copy of income tax return (Form 1040, 1040EZ, etc.) or foreign equivalent for the tax years 2020 & 2021, via submitted separately via upload.
• Three recommendation letters submitted via link completed by recommendation sources.
• A valid email address (you will be informed of the selection decision via email no later than May 16, 2022).
2022 Timeline at a Glance
• Jan 28 - Application submission officially opens
• March 31 11:59pm ET - Applications close
• May 9 - Potential recipients called
• May 15 - Recipient School W9's deadline
• May 16 - Recipients finalized and announcements made
• Jul 1 - Payments made to schools
*Timeline can be subject to change.
• March 31 11:59pm ET - Applications close
• May 9 - Potential recipients called
• May 15 - Recipient School W9's deadline
• May 16 - Recipients finalized and announcements made
• Jul 1 - Payments made to schools
*Timeline can be subject to change.
Impact of the Scholarship
Since its inception, the scholarship program has helped over 27 women realize their dreams of obtaining their degree.
"Winning the Women on Par Scholarship impacted me in several ways. It challenged me to continue to pursue my dreams of becoming a teacher. It encouraged me to pay it forward by founding a small group to assist single/divorced mothers who are pursuing higher education. And most importantly, it instilled a desire into my daughters to continue to reach their goals no matter the circumstances and/or obstacles." - CaMeisha Brown, 2018 recipient
Click here to read more about the impact the Women On Par Scholarship had on the 2018 recipient, CaMeisha Brown.
"Winning the Women on Par Scholarship impacted me in several ways. It challenged me to continue to pursue my dreams of becoming a teacher. It encouraged me to pay it forward by founding a small group to assist single/divorced mothers who are pursuing higher education. And most importantly, it instilled a desire into my daughters to continue to reach their goals no matter the circumstances and/or obstacles." - CaMeisha Brown, 2018 recipient
Click here to read more about the impact the Women On Par Scholarship had on the 2018 recipient, CaMeisha Brown.
Amber Stephens
2021 Women on Par recipient
2021 Women on Par recipient
Serenity Pearson
2021 Women on Par recipient
2021 Women on Par recipient
2021 Women on Par recipients
- Amber Stephens received a $2,000 WOP Scholarship
Amber resides in Schenectady, NY and is attending the University at Albany for her BS in Social Welfare - Serenity Pearson received a $1,000 WOP Scholarship
Serenity resides in Sacramento, CA and is attending Yuba College for her degree in Radiologic Technology Read more about these inspiring women here!
Alisha Perkins
2020 Women on Par recipient
2020 Women on Par recipient
Rebecca Broderick
2020 Women on Par recipient
2020 Women on Par recipient
2020 Women on Par recipients
- Alisha Perkins received a $2,000 WOP Scholarship
Alisha is from Lafayette, IN and is attending Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing - Rebecca Broderick received a $1,000 WOP Scholarship
Rebecca is from Phoenix, AZ and is attending the Arizona State University Click here to read more about the 2020 Women on Par recipients.
2018 Women On Par recipients
- CaMeisha Brown received a $2,000 WOP Scholarship
CaMeisha is from Bessemer, AL and graduated from Birmingham-Southern College - Jessica Alves received a $1,000 WOP Scholarship
Jessica is from Bristol, RI and is attending the University of Rhode Island - Lori Baab received a $1,000 WOP Scholarship
Lori is from Lyndhurst, OH and is attending Ohio State University
Congratulations to the 2018 Women on Par Scholarship recipient,
CaMeisha Brown, on her graduation from Birmingham-Southern College.
CaMeisha Brown, on her graduation from Birmingham-Southern College.
