SCHOLARSHIPS
The Republican Women of Prescott (RWOP) awards scholarships each year.
Consideration of awards is based on meeting all qualification criteria listed below.
Scholarships are for college, university or trade school.
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
RWOP SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CONTACT INFORMATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE
*More detailed information can be found on the Scholarship Application.
- A junior or senior graduating in the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Attend a high school in the Quad Cities area (and Bagdad).
- Home-schooled students in accredited programs living in the above areas.
- Either one parent/guardian must be a registered Republican, or the student, if over 18 years old, must be a registered Republican.
- The student must be a U S. Citizen and Arizona resident.
- Must not have been a previous recipient of an RWOP scholarship.
RWOP SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CONTACT INFORMATION
- Email address: [email protected]
- Phone: Jean Perle at 815-483-5268
APPLICATION DEADLINE
- All parts of the RWOP Application Packet MUST be postmarked, or emailed (time-stamped), no later than February 27, 2025.
- Selected candidates MUST be available for an interview with the RWOP Scholarship Committee on April 2, 2025.
*More detailed information can be found on the Scholarship Application.
RWOP Awards $20,000 in Scholarship Funds to Two Embry-Riddle Freshmen and Six Republican High School Seniors
On May 14, 2024 , Republican Women of Prescott was proud to award $20,000 to six outstanding high school seniors from Yavapai County and two Embry-Riddle Freshmen in front of a sold-out audience at Prescott Resort.
RWOP started this program in 2015 and thus far, has awarded 104 deserving recipients with $144,275 in scholarships.
Names of recipients are from left to right:
Gage Cunningham – Prescott High, Brynn Thein – Prescott High, Kaitlin Roskopf – ERAU, Caleb Zorich – Trinity, Christina Muchow – ERAU, Jedidiah Rummage – Prescott High. (Not shown are Seth Stebbins –Prescott High and Briah Williams – Bagdad High.)
Funding for this year’s Scholarship Program came from RWOP’s two main events last summer – Charlie Kirk and Patriot Barbie in May and Dennis Prager in August along with contributions from RWOP members, Scholarship Committee and the Rhodes Foundation.
RWOP acknowledges the hard work of the Scholarship Committee which includes Sherrie Ragsdale, Elaine Janks, Karen Varela, Dian Tucker and Barbara Ernst, Chair. This committee evaluated each applicant’s transcripts, resume, letter of recommendation, 500 word essay and in- person interview.
RWOP was established in 1942 and currently ranks the largest Republican Women’s Club in the Nation, with almost 1000 strong.
RWOP started this program in 2015 and thus far, has awarded 104 deserving recipients with $144,275 in scholarships.
Names of recipients are from left to right:
Gage Cunningham – Prescott High, Brynn Thein – Prescott High, Kaitlin Roskopf – ERAU, Caleb Zorich – Trinity, Christina Muchow – ERAU, Jedidiah Rummage – Prescott High. (Not shown are Seth Stebbins –Prescott High and Briah Williams – Bagdad High.)
Funding for this year’s Scholarship Program came from RWOP’s two main events last summer – Charlie Kirk and Patriot Barbie in May and Dennis Prager in August along with contributions from RWOP members, Scholarship Committee and the Rhodes Foundation.
RWOP acknowledges the hard work of the Scholarship Committee which includes Sherrie Ragsdale, Elaine Janks, Karen Varela, Dian Tucker and Barbara Ernst, Chair. This committee evaluated each applicant’s transcripts, resume, letter of recommendation, 500 word essay and in- person interview.
RWOP was established in 1942 and currently ranks the largest Republican Women’s Club in the Nation, with almost 1000 strong.
RWOP Awards $18,575 to 17 local Republican high school scholarship winner
On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Republican Women of Prescott (RWOP) awarded $18,575 in scholarships to 17 outstanding high school seniors at the Prescott Resort.
RWOP started the scholarship program in 2015 and awarded 96 Republican students a total of $124,275. RWOP’s mission statement is to “inform and educate,” therefore these awards lend themselves to accomplishing the organization’s goals.
Funding for the scholarship program comes from the hard work of RWOP’s year-long fundraising efforts, as well as donations from our members. RWOP thanks the Joseph and Peg Rhodes Foundation for their continuous and generous support of the scholarship program.
“Congratulations to the scholarship committee members for a job well done,” RWOP stated in a news release.
Committee members include Chair Barbara Ernst, Linda Nichols, Michelle Dicandia, Sherry Ragsdale and Michelle Warburton.
Recipients are as follows in alphabetical order: Mattea Carman – Prescott High School (PHS), Camerann Carr – PHS, Lindsey Carter – PHS, Jonah Dozier – PHS, Cole Gross - PHS, Cody Hanna – PHS, Logan Hawks – Chino Valley High School (CVHS), Caleb Inman – Trinity, Kayla Luedeman – PHS, Cian McKelvey – PHS, Lorna Pierre – PHS, Anna Olson – CVHS, Aubrie Passmore – CVHS, Kaitlyn Roskopf – CVHS, Natalie Stafford – Trinity, Breckyn Tubbs – PHS, Grace Watson – Tri City Prep
Membership of 1000 strong, RWOP is the largest Federated Republican Women’s Organization in the Nation, founded in 1942.
RWOP started the scholarship program in 2015 and awarded 96 Republican students a total of $124,275. RWOP’s mission statement is to “inform and educate,” therefore these awards lend themselves to accomplishing the organization’s goals.
Funding for the scholarship program comes from the hard work of RWOP’s year-long fundraising efforts, as well as donations from our members. RWOP thanks the Joseph and Peg Rhodes Foundation for their continuous and generous support of the scholarship program.
“Congratulations to the scholarship committee members for a job well done,” RWOP stated in a news release.
Committee members include Chair Barbara Ernst, Linda Nichols, Michelle Dicandia, Sherry Ragsdale and Michelle Warburton.
Recipients are as follows in alphabetical order: Mattea Carman – Prescott High School (PHS), Camerann Carr – PHS, Lindsey Carter – PHS, Jonah Dozier – PHS, Cole Gross - PHS, Cody Hanna – PHS, Logan Hawks – Chino Valley High School (CVHS), Caleb Inman – Trinity, Kayla Luedeman – PHS, Cian McKelvey – PHS, Lorna Pierre – PHS, Anna Olson – CVHS, Aubrie Passmore – CVHS, Kaitlyn Roskopf – CVHS, Natalie Stafford – Trinity, Breckyn Tubbs – PHS, Grace Watson – Tri City Prep
Membership of 1000 strong, RWOP is the largest Federated Republican Women’s Organization in the Nation, founded in 1942.
RWOP Awards $14,000 in scholarships to 11 Quad City High School Seniors and 2 Embry-Riddle Students
A packed crowd of 430 were present at the May 11, 2022 luncheon at Prescott Resort to honor the 13 recipients of the annual scholarship program by Republican Women of Prescott. Funding for the 2022 Scholarship Program came from RWOP’s year-long fundraising efforts, along with donations from the Joseph and Peg Rhodes Endowment, Dr. Jason Campbell, Gunsite, Windsor Assurance, RWOP members Susan Lucas, Judith Ubaldi and the Scholarship Committee.
Pictured below are the high school recipients: (Left to right)
Madison Foster – Chino High, Jamie Huttmann – Prescott High, Alexis Lee – Bradshaw Mountain, Wyatt Dougherty – Tri City Prep, Esther Walters – Trinity Christian, Jonas Carman – Prescott High, Ruby Tessman – Prescott High, Cooper Williams – Bagdad High, Karis Orr – Trinity Christian, Michelle Parent – Prescott High, and Ellie Magnett – Prescott High.
Embry-Riddle Students are Shannon Dohrman and Anthony Quintero.
RWOP also honored our local law enforcement agencies at the May luncheon. Sheriff Mark Lamb of Pima County and Sheriff David Rhodes of Yavapai County were guest speakers.
RWOP is the largest Federated Republican Women’s Organization in Arizona, founded in 1942.
Submitted by Barbara Ernst
RWOP Press Chair and Member of Scholarship Committee
May 12, 2022
A packed crowd of 430 were present at the May 11, 2022 luncheon at Prescott Resort to honor the 13 recipients of the annual scholarship program by Republican Women of Prescott. Funding for the 2022 Scholarship Program came from RWOP’s year-long fundraising efforts, along with donations from the Joseph and Peg Rhodes Endowment, Dr. Jason Campbell, Gunsite, Windsor Assurance, RWOP members Susan Lucas, Judith Ubaldi and the Scholarship Committee.
Pictured below are the high school recipients: (Left to right)
Madison Foster – Chino High, Jamie Huttmann – Prescott High, Alexis Lee – Bradshaw Mountain, Wyatt Dougherty – Tri City Prep, Esther Walters – Trinity Christian, Jonas Carman – Prescott High, Ruby Tessman – Prescott High, Cooper Williams – Bagdad High, Karis Orr – Trinity Christian, Michelle Parent – Prescott High, and Ellie Magnett – Prescott High.
Embry-Riddle Students are Shannon Dohrman and Anthony Quintero.
RWOP also honored our local law enforcement agencies at the May luncheon. Sheriff Mark Lamb of Pima County and Sheriff David Rhodes of Yavapai County were guest speakers.
RWOP is the largest Federated Republican Women’s Organization in Arizona, founded in 1942.
Submitted by Barbara Ernst
RWOP Press Chair and Member of Scholarship Committee
May 12, 2022
RWOP Awards $10, 200 to 9 Local High School Scholarship Winners
A packed crowd of 400 were present at the May 11 luncheon at Prescott Resort to honor the nine recipients of the annual scholarship program by Republican Women of Prescott. Funding for the 2021 scholarship Program came from RWOP’s year-long fundraising efforts, along with the Joseph and Peg Rhodes Endowment and a donation by Dr. Jason Campbell.
Pictured below are the winners: (Left to right)
Kaden Thiele – Tri City Prep; Emma Tenney – Prescott High; Bizzie Bowman – Tri City Prep; Tessa Dunn – Tri City Prep; Olivia Muffler – Prescott High; Ellie Fenderson – Prescott High; Kaelee Keppel – Prescott High; Arlie Tucker – Chino High; and Peter Kelley – Bradshaw High.
RWOP also honored our local law enforcement agencies at the May luncheon. Members of Yavapai County Sheriff Dept., Prescott Police Dept., Prescott Valley Police Dept., Chino Police Dept., AZ Dept of Safety and Tribal Police Dept., were in attendance.
RWOP is the largest Federated Republican Women’s Organization in Arizona, founded in 1942.
Submitted by Barbara Ernst
RWOP Press Chair and Member of Scholarship Committee
May 12, 2021
A packed crowd of 400 were present at the May 11 luncheon at Prescott Resort to honor the nine recipients of the annual scholarship program by Republican Women of Prescott. Funding for the 2021 scholarship Program came from RWOP’s year-long fundraising efforts, along with the Joseph and Peg Rhodes Endowment and a donation by Dr. Jason Campbell.
Pictured below are the winners: (Left to right)
Kaden Thiele – Tri City Prep; Emma Tenney – Prescott High; Bizzie Bowman – Tri City Prep; Tessa Dunn – Tri City Prep; Olivia Muffler – Prescott High; Ellie Fenderson – Prescott High; Kaelee Keppel – Prescott High; Arlie Tucker – Chino High; and Peter Kelley – Bradshaw High.
RWOP also honored our local law enforcement agencies at the May luncheon. Members of Yavapai County Sheriff Dept., Prescott Police Dept., Prescott Valley Police Dept., Chino Police Dept., AZ Dept of Safety and Tribal Police Dept., were in attendance.
RWOP is the largest Federated Republican Women’s Organization in Arizona, founded in 1942.
Submitted by Barbara Ernst
RWOP Press Chair and Member of Scholarship Committee
May 12, 2021
PRESCOTT LIVING MAGAZINE: https://prescottlivingmag.com/prescott-republican-women-to-give-scholarships/
2020 RWOP Scholarships Recipients - presented at the Prescott Courthouse
Prescott Living Magazine: RWOP Scholarships Recognized.
2019 RWOP Scholarships Recipients presented at the May Luncheon
2019 Scholarship Recipients
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Each May, at the end of the school year, the Republican Women of Prescott’s Scholarship Committee identifies the 2019 RWOP Scholarship recipients. We are proud to be able to offer awards to eleven amazing and impressive students this year. RWOP celebrates the exceptional academic and extra-curricular accomplishments of these outstanding young adults who represent the future of our great nation!
Your Scholarship program is made possible by RWOP’s yearly fundraising where many of our members contributed as well as a generous endowments by club member, Peg Rhodes. For 2019, RWOP approved $15,000 to support this very integral part of RWOP’s mission which is to educate and inform...in this case, educating and informing our future leaders!
As with any big project, there is so much that happens behind the scenes. The Scholarship Committee members work hard from October when they call for applications until May when they present the awards. Your Scholarship Committee was pleased to receive 20 applications this year, representing several local high schools. This year’s committee members are: Ann Brechwald (co-chair), Evelyn Giunta, Barbara Ernst, Micki Warburton, Jeff Hubley and Linda Nichols (Chair).
RWOP’s scholarship program is strictly merit-based...each applicant’s scores are based upon the following:
Through this process, it was a pleasure to meet and work with these truly incredible young adults!
Your Scholarship program is made possible by RWOP’s yearly fundraising where many of our members contributed as well as a generous endowments by club member, Peg Rhodes. For 2019, RWOP approved $15,000 to support this very integral part of RWOP’s mission which is to educate and inform...in this case, educating and informing our future leaders!
As with any big project, there is so much that happens behind the scenes. The Scholarship Committee members work hard from October when they call for applications until May when they present the awards. Your Scholarship Committee was pleased to receive 20 applications this year, representing several local high schools. This year’s committee members are: Ann Brechwald (co-chair), Evelyn Giunta, Barbara Ernst, Micki Warburton, Jeff Hubley and Linda Nichols (Chair).
RWOP’s scholarship program is strictly merit-based...each applicant’s scores are based upon the following:
- A 500 word-essay...this year’s topic was “The Power of Bureaucracy?”
- A 150 word-biography which allows us to take into consideration their extra-curricular activities
- Academic transcripts - which in many cases include H.S as well as college credits
- A Letter of Recommendation
- And an in-person interview for the fifteen semi-finalists
Through this process, it was a pleasure to meet and work with these truly incredible young adults!
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Two of our finalists, Katie Bower and Addie Daniels, presented their school experience, community involvement and future plans in separate presentations at our May luncheon.
The Republican Women of Prescott’s Scholarship Committee and the Board of Directors, are very proud to welcome these well-deserving, local high school graduates as recipients of RWOP’s Annual Scholarship Program!
The Republican Women of Prescott’s Scholarship Committee and the Board of Directors, are very proud to welcome these well-deserving, local high school graduates as recipients of RWOP’s Annual Scholarship Program!