Scholarship Program
TBF members take part in a variety of activities to fulfill our mission to promote and support women in business and to give women a way to contribute their talent, time or treasure to the community. However, one program has evolved to dominate our efforts and distinguish us from other groups -- is our scholarship giving. Some of the ways we raise funds for scholarships is through raffle ticket sales as well as the ATHENA events.
The first TBF scholarship of $1,000 was awarded in 1989. Since then The Business Forum has invested more than $280,000 through this program in higher education for women of all ages.
To award these scholarships TBF Scholarship Committee members review each application. Recipients are then voted on by the committee members after meeting with them in a final interview process. This is a rewarding experience to the recipients as well as the committee members. Lastly, the recipients are invited to the May luncheon where they are awarded their scholarships. These women often share some of their stories with the TBF members at this luncheon. This is a real treat to all of the members who put forth a good amount of time and effort raising scholarship funds.
TBF formed The Business Forum Foundation, Inc. to address tax-related concerns in developing a scholarship program and worked with the Madison Community Foundation to structure an endowment fund to provide ongoing giving.
The TBF Foundation distributes scholarships from two distinct funds managed by the Madison Community Foundation. General fundraising and donations strengthen our primary fund and monies also may be specifically directed to the Judy Rose Scholarship fund.
Click here to download the scholarship application.
For more information please contact Briana Houlihan.