For the past several years, the Women of the ELCA have been encouraging women to “Be Bold” in their faith. Beth Bohling could have been described as “bold” long before the campaign began.
Beth was bold to show up. She went to church, NSWO board meetings, Bible studies, Spring Gatherings, Winter Retreats, and Conventions. [quoted from May 2009 Expressions]
In memory of Beth Bohling, a scholarship fund was established to provide registration fees to the Nebraska SWO Biennial Convention, beginning with the 2011 Convention. One scholarship per conference will be available; for a total of seven scholarships.
Applicants must meet these requirements to be eligible to apply for the scholarship.
- Must be a member of the Women of the ELCA (Nebraska SWO) who is 36 years of age or older.
- Applicant must be an ACTIVE member of their local Women of the ELCA unit.
- Applicant must be able to show that the scholarship is necessary for attendance, based on financial need, to be determined by the recommendation of the unit President or the Pastor of their congregation.
- Applicant must fill out the application form (see pages 7-8) and it must include a letter of recommendation written by their local unit President or Pastor of their church.
The value of each scholarship for 2011 will be $90.00, the early registration fee.
Designated donations from units and individuals will help make this an ongoing scholarship fund. Please send your designated donations to the NSWO Treasurer, Nancy Johnson.