Training Scholarships
Scholarships help qualified SBWPC women members attend training programs and develop the skills needed to conduct effective political campaigns or pursue appointed public office
Invest in a feminist future
A Fund for 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
More feminist women where decisions are made
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
Two ways to invest in feminist leadership
Campaign Support
The fund also contributes to the campaigns of feminist women candidates who have been endorsed by SBWPC
Prepare for the next level of public leadership
Scholarship requests describe the training program, the applicant’s political goals and how the opportunity will strengthen future public leadership
Review the requirements before you apply
The complete scholarship requirements are available in one concise view
What to include
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
Training program information
Identify the campaign or public-leadership training program you wish to attend and provide the relevant program details
Current résumé
Include a current résumé that outlines your education, work, community involvement and political engagement
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
Two letters of recommendation
Recommendations should come from people who can speak to your political engagement, feminist commitment and potential for effective public leadership
Review and possible interview
The President and the chairs of Fund Development and Candidate Development review applications and an interview may be scheduled
Help build the next generation of feminist public leadership
The fund is sustained by targeted gifts, grants and fundraising activities with contributions supporting leadership development and endorsed feminist women candidates