| 2009 EWISP Recipient Julie Wood- Currently a junior at Osceola High School and is in the top 1% of her class, with a GPA of 3.9-4.0. She has been involved in her school’s National Honor Society since sophomore year, and acts as President for her Key/Rotary Service Club, which she has been a member of since 9th grade. Other extracurricular activities of Julie’s are Math League, Cheerleading, and Flag Football. Her list of awards and honors include 9th Grade Hall of Fame, Honor Roll 9th- 11th grade, Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Ambassador, Osceola Teen Leadership Ambassador, and Certificate of Merit from Principles of Excellence. In addition to her educational accomplishments, Julie has made a difference in her community by working with the Ronald McDonald House. She prepared meals for families and helped put together a holiday festival and fundraisers. After high school, Julie plans on pursuing a degree in civil engineering with a specialization in architecture. She is considering several prestigious universities such as the University of Florida, the University of Central Florida, and a few out-of-state schools as well. After finishing her undergrad, she has aspirations of obtaining her masters degree and finding work with an engineering firm. |
| EWI Orlando Chapter Scholarship Awards |
| Executive Women International Scholarship Program (EWISP) is to encourage, motivate and assist high school juniors pursuing a business or professional career. All high school junior students in public, private ad parochial schools in Lake, Orange, Osceola or Seminole counties are eligible with an intent to pursue a four-year degree in any business or professional field of study. Click here for a copy of the 2010 EWISP application |
| The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Program (ASIST) provides financial support to adult students in Lake, Orange, Osceola or Seminole counties at transitional points in their lives. Applicants may be single parents, individuals just entering the workforce or displaced workers. Click here for a copy of the 2010 ASIST application |
2009 ASIST Recipients
Mishara Bronson- Born and raised Orlando resident, and single parent of 2 children ages 11
and 5. Currently is a full-time employee as a deputy clerk for Orange County and attends
Valencia Community College part-time. Her goal is to transfer to the University of Central
Florida in August 2009 and work towards a Bachelors of Science in Social Work.
Mishara’s ambition is to work with teens and single parents, providing a variety of
counseling/guidance services. Having had a child at 17, she knows first hand the difference
a positive support system can have in someone’s life, and she wishes to provide the same
support and encouragement to other parents in need. Another goal of hers is to work with
organizations that provide sex education, STD and AID’s awareness through the Central
Florida Community.
Mishara Bronson- Born and raised Orlando resident, and single parent of 2 children ages 11
and 5. Currently is a full-time employee as a deputy clerk for Orange County and attends
Valencia Community College part-time. Her goal is to transfer to the University of Central
Florida in August 2009 and work towards a Bachelors of Science in Social Work.
Mishara’s ambition is to work with teens and single parents, providing a variety of
counseling/guidance services. Having had a child at 17, she knows first hand the difference
a positive support system can have in someone’s life, and she wishes to provide the same
support and encouragement to other parents in need. Another goal of hers is to work with
organizations that provide sex education, STD and AID’s awareness through the Central
Florida Community.
Lisa Green - Mother of 2 elementary school boys, and has been accepted into the Florida
Hospital College of Health and Sciences to pursue a degree as an Occupational Therapy
Assistant (OTA). Her perspective of the OTA’s role is unique because she was an occupational
therapy patient after undergoing brain surgery 19 years ago. She was touched by the
compassion and encouragement her OTA offered her during a very challenging time in Lisa’s
life. She is excited to help patients in the same manner, and show them how to maximize their
potential for independence. After her surgeries, Lisa had to relearn how to study and process
information. She took basic classes, while working full-time, to find out what she had to do
differently to retain information. In 1992, she proudly graduated from the University of Central
Florida with a 3.75 grade point average. Her bachelor’s of art from UCF has made her ineligible
for federal grants and/or state scholarships. Private scholarships and loans are the only way for
her to fund the necessary schooling for her OTA degree and still meet her family’s financial
obligations and necessities. The ASIST scholarship will allow Lisa to enter a profession where
she can make a difference and help others in a way she was helped 19 years ago.
Hospital College of Health and Sciences to pursue a degree as an Occupational Therapy
Assistant (OTA). Her perspective of the OTA’s role is unique because she was an occupational
therapy patient after undergoing brain surgery 19 years ago. She was touched by the
compassion and encouragement her OTA offered her during a very challenging time in Lisa’s
life. She is excited to help patients in the same manner, and show them how to maximize their
potential for independence. After her surgeries, Lisa had to relearn how to study and process
information. She took basic classes, while working full-time, to find out what she had to do
differently to retain information. In 1992, she proudly graduated from the University of Central
Florida with a 3.75 grade point average. Her bachelor’s of art from UCF has made her ineligible
for federal grants and/or state scholarships. Private scholarships and loans are the only way for
her to fund the necessary schooling for her OTA degree and still meet her family’s financial
obligations and necessities. The ASIST scholarship will allow Lisa to enter a profession where
she can make a difference and help others in a way she was helped 19 years ago.
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Chelsea Monk - Currently a junior at Ocoee High School and is in the top 2% of her class. She is in the honors program and has a GPA of 4.72. Chelsea is an active member of her National Honor Society, Model UN, and Business Professionals of America. Her work in these organizations has received numerous awards and honors such as 1st place at regional, and 3rd place at State, in Presentation Management Team for Business Professionals of America. She also received 1st place in Financial Math and Analysis at the BPA Regional Competition. Chelsea was also recognized for her involvement with the Model UN and Knight of the Round Table. She is active in her community as well as in her school. She is a regular volunteer for Invisible Children, Summerville Assisted Living Center, OK Café, numerous charity walks (such as March of Dimes), and Project House, just to name a few. After high school, Chelsea plans on attending the University of Florida and majoring in International Business. Her ambitions are to manage her own business, and to travel around the world. |
