SBWPC - A Seat at the Table: A Fund for a Feminist Future

A Seat at the Table / A Fund for a Feminist Future

Invest in a feminist future.

This dedicated SBWPC fund helps feminist women gain the skills, resources and support needed to run for office, seek appointments and lead where public decisions are made.

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The purpose

Increase the number of feminist women in elected and appointed office and in other positions where policies affecting women and families are discussed, shaped and enacted.

How the fund supports feminist leadership

FFF resources are used for campaign and public-leadership training and for campaign contributions to feminist women candidates endorsed by SBWPC.

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Campaign training

Scholarships help qualified SBWPC women members attend training programs and develop the skills needed to conduct effective political campaigns or pursue appointed public office.

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Campaign contributions

The fund also contributes to the campaigns of feminist women candidates who have been endorsed by SBWPC.

Scholarship application process

Review each requirement before submitting your written scholarship request.

Apply for a scholarship

Submit a written request describing the training program and how it will support your political goals and future public leadership.

For qualified SBWPC women members Open the application
01 Training program information

Identify the campaign or public-leadership training program you wish to attend and provide the relevant program details.

02 Current resume

Include a current resume that outlines your education, work, community involvement and political engagement.

03 Personal statement

Address your political goals, commitment to feminist values, what you hope to gain from the training and how you plan to use it.

04 Two letters of recommendation

Recommendations should come from people who can speak to your political engagement, feminist commitment and potential for effective public leadership.

05 Review and possible interview

The President and the chairs of Fund Development and Candidate Development review applications. An interview may be scheduled.

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Feminist Future Fund Scholarship Application

Complete this application for financial support to attend a campaign, candidate-development, appointment, or public-leadership training program. Required fields are marked with an asterisk.

Eligibility requirement Applicants must be qualified SBWPC women members. Membership status may be confirmed during review.
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1. Eligibility and applicant information

This scholarship opportunity is for qualified SBWPC women members.

2. Training program and funding request

Provide enough detail for reviewers to understand the program, timing, cost, and specific amount requested.

3. Political goals and future public leadership

Explain how this training will help you run for office, seek an appointment, or lead where public decisions are made.

4. Feminist values and SBWPC alignment

SBWPC's vision centers social, political, racial, and economic gender equality, human rights, civil rights, equal opportunity, and action against discrimination.

Review SBWPC's Mission and Positions pages before responding.
SBWPC issue areas most connected to your goals
5. Experience and community engagement
6. Required supporting materials

This webpage does not upload files. Prepare these documents to attach when you email the completed application.

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Current resumeEducation, work, community involvement, political engagement, and leadership experience.
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First letter of recommendationFrom someone who can address your political engagement, feminist commitment, and leadership potential.
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Second letter of recommendationFrom an additional person able to evaluate your readiness and potential for effective public leadership.
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Program information or cost documentationAttach a brochure, webpage printout, invoice, registration page, or other documentation when available.
7. Certification and acknowledgment
How to submit: Select Download & Prepare Email. The application will download as a text file and your email program will open. Attach the downloaded application, your resume, two recommendation letters, and any program documentation. You may instead print the completed application and mail it to SBWPC, P.O. Box 90618, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-0618.
Important: Receiving a scholarship does not guarantee endorsement by SBWPC. Applications may also be mailed to SBWPC, P.O. Box 90618, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-0618.
Create more seats at the table. The fund is sustained by targeted gifts, grants and fundraising activities. Contributions of every size help build feminist leadership.
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