New York Women in Communications Awards Scholarships to Thirteen College Women To Support Their Career Development and Education
Since 1998, the nonprofit has invested $1.7 million in the educations of 340+ women from the Tri-State area and beyond.
NEW YORK, NY (August 19, 2020) — New York Women in Communications (NYWICI), the premier organization for female communications professionals, awarded $62,500 in scholarships to thirteen college women to support their education and career journeys.
Each year, New York Women in Communications awards scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 to high school seniors, college and graduate students pursuing higher education studies in communications. Additionally, the organization offers professional development programs, including an annual Student Career Bootcamp for women beginning their careers, and Pivot Development Grants are awarded to more seasoned NYWICI members, looking to advance their skills or make a career transition. To date, NYWICI has awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarship support to 344 women.
“During this challenging time, when families face uncertain economic futures, student financial aid will be critical to pay for the continuation of studies,” says Judith A. Harrison, NYWICI President and Senior Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion, Weber Shandwick. “This year’s group of scholarship honorees has demonstrated both exemplary academic accomplishment and a sincere commitment to the study and practice of communications. They allow us to realize the mission of the organization.”
Saundra Thomas, NYWICI Vice President, Scholarships and Grants notes, “We are extremely grateful to our generous scholarship sponsors who have stepped up, despite enormous business challenges, and renewed their promise to support these young women. It is heartening to know that with their partnership, the talent, passion and drive of this year’s thirteen recipients will be celebrated.”
This year’s recipients are:
- The Alumna Scholarship: Taffy Lashley, Rutgers University, Newark
- The Carlozzi Family Scholarships: Victoria Giardina, The College of New Jersey, and Daejah Woolery, Fordham University
- The Esperanza Scholarship: Yamila Frej, University of Pennsylvania
- The Hearst Scholarship: Hailey Aldrich, Ithaca College
- The Interpublic Group (IPG) Scholarships: Gabriella Conway, Baruch College; Mehta Drashti, Hofstra University and Brooke Salamone, Pace University
- The Kaplow Scholarship: Godlyse Mahungu, Rutgers University, Newark
- The Ann Liguori Foundation Sports Media Scholarship: Anna Harris, Ithaca College
- The Meredith Scholarships: Ellis Stewart, Pennsylvania State University and Elizabeth Sugar, The College of New Jersey
- The Scholastic Scholarship: Amanda Gordon, New York University
Past NYWICI Scholarship winners have gone on to secure great positions at companies like NBC, Weber Shandwick, Bloomberg, The New York Times, WarnerMedia, Stuart Weitzman, CBS News, Spotify, IBM and ESPN.
This year’s scholarships will be presented at the 2020 Matrix Awards.
About New York Women in Communications
New York Women in Communications is dedicated to promoting the highest standards throughout the industry and to providing education and leadership for the next generation. Founded in 1929, the not-for-profit association has more than 2,500 members — from senior executives to students and entrepreneurs to young professionals — representing a variety of communications disciplines. NYWICI’s mission is to support women at all levels of their communications careers, to help define the future of communications and stay ahead of the industry’s ever-changing landscape. The organization’s membership encompasses senior executives and other experienced communicators from a wide range of enterprises, as well as young professionals and students. NYWICI empowers women across communications disciplines to reach their full potential by promoting their professional growth, inspiring them to achieve and share their successes and helping them navigate the evolving and converging world of communications.
Contact:
NYWICI@gmail.com
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