
Frequently asked questions and answers
How do I send the FAFSA's Student Aid Report to finish my scholarship application?
How do I send you FAFSA's Student Aid Report?
To complete your scholarship application, you will need to provide your Student Aid Report (SAR) issued by FAFSA. The directions are on the attached PDF.
Remember, the deadline to send your SAR is April 30, 2019.
How do I apply for a Woman of Wonder scholarship?
Fill out the application completely, attach any additional documents needed, complete your personal essay and email your packet to info@womanofwonder.org.
You may also send your submission by U.S. mail to the address listed on the Contact Us page.
Your application is considered complete when the FAFSA® is received. For FAFSA® issues, contact us directly, info@womanofwoman.org
When can I submit my scholarship application for Woman of Wonder?
Scholarship applications are accepted January 1 through March 30 for that year’s fall term.
Final deadline to submit the FAFSA® to Woman of Wonder is April 30.
If I’m only going to school part-time can I apply for a Woman of Wonder scholarship?
Yes. We want to accommodate women who are trying to fit in school around family, a job, and other aspects of life, and may not be able to attend full time. That is why Woman of Wonder awards scholarships to part-time students, as well as full-time students.
If I'm going to college out of state can I apply for a Woman of Wonder scholarship?
Yes, as long as you are a resident of Washington State, you can apply for a Woman of Wonder scholarship. And if you are a scholarship recipient, you can use your scholarship to attend any out of state accredited college or university.
When is the deadline to apply for a scholarship?
Applications can be submitted beginning January 1 and submissions close March 30.
Final deadline to submit your FAFSA® is April 30.
How will I know if I am being considered for a scholarship?
Everyone who qualifies for a Woman of Wonder scholarship and submits an application will be considered. We will send you a confirmation that your submission has been received. And after our board meets in May, we will alert the winners.
How will I know if I received a Woman of Wonder scholarship?
After the board concludes the scholarship distribution decisions, winning applicants are contacted by email.
When are the scholarship checks sent?
The actual date that the Woman of Wonder scholarship checks are written and distributed may vary from year to year.
We have ongoing communication with our recipients, so throughout the process we will be communicating with the winners, including when the checks go out.
Is the scholarship check sent to me?
Scholarship checks are sent directly to the college or university to be applied toward your account.
What do I do if my parents are not in my life, are ill, can't or won't fill out the FAFSA®?
Should you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance of having no family support and no ability to provide a completed FAFSA®, you may contact us directly: info@womanofwonder.org
Can I apply more than once for a Woman of Wonder Scholarship?
Yes, you can apply more than once for a Woman of Wonder scholarship.
You can apply every year you are eligible.
You can apply to renew your scholarship.
How do I improve my chances of winning a Woman of Wonder scholarship?
Your chances to win a Woman of Wonder scholarship begin with being a resident of Washington State. You can improve your chances by reading and following the instructions on the scholarship application. Contact us if you have any questions.
Write a thoughtful and honest essay.
Lastly, in a clean and legible style, complete the scholarship application, in its entirety, and submit on time.