Scholarship Application Form

The WISE Conference Scholarship Application Form

WISE awards scholarships to women with a desire to further their careers through education, expanding their current business, or starting a new one. Are you ready to make a change but need a little help? Take the leap and apply! The scholarship deadline is Noon on August 31.

REQUIREMENTS:

Complete online application, including uploading THREE (3) Letters of Recommendation, and submit no later than Noon on August 31, 2026 (12:00pm) Central Daylight Time (CDT).
You must be present at the WISE 2026 Conference to be awarded the scholarship.
You must reside and operate your business, networking and community involvement within the Houston Metro area.
You must purchase your WISE 202 Conference ticket no later than Noon on August 31, 2026 Central Daylight Time (CDT).

IF SELECTED FOR A SCHOLARSHIP:

Scholarship recipients will be matched with a mentor. The mentor will help recipients along the way and will help them create a final testimonial video which will be shared at the The WISE Conference 2027.
Awarded scholarship funds must be used by August 31, 2027, and will be reimbursed for Marketing, Designations, New certifications. Continuing education classes or re-certifications are not eligible for scholarship reimbursement.

If you have questions, please email info@TheWISEconference.com, Attn: Scholarship Team.

Thank you for your interest in the Wise Conference Scholarship!
The 2026 Wise Conference Scholarship application will be available
January 1, 2026, through noon on August 31, 2026.

Scholarship Application Form

First Name

Last Name

Business Name

Phone/Mobile

Home Address

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

Business Address

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

What is your personal vision?

Who and what have influenced you to pursue this vision?

In what field do you currently work?

How long have you worked in this field?

Provide details about your work experience.

What has been your biggest "a-ha" moment?

If you are awarded this scholarship, how will you use it to benefit your business?

Where do you see yourself in one year, after receiving the scholarship?

Briefly list all community and volunteer activities you participate in.

List any awards, honors, offices or leadership positions you have held/received.d.

What advice would you give to someone just starting a business?

Do you have a website or social media presence?

Yes

Web/Social site #1

Web/Social site #2

Web/Social site #3

Web/Social site#4

Are you willing to provide updates on your progress as well as be a voice for WISE?

Yes

How will you be a voice for WISE?

In addition to completing this application form and submitting the Letters of Recommendation by the stated deadline, the following application requirements must be met:

You must be present at the WISE 2026 Conference to be awarded the scholarship.
Scholarship recipients will be matched with a mentor. The mentor will help recipients along the way and will help them create a final testimonial video which will be shared at the The WISE Conference 2027.
You must reside and operate your business, networking and community involvement within the Houston Metro area.
You must purchase your WISE 2026 Conference ticket no later than Noon on August 31, 2026 Central Daylight Time (CDT). Your individual ticket must be purchased online; it cannot be included in a Sponsor or Vendor agreement.

I understand and agree to meet the above application requirements.

Yes

Letter of recommendation #1

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Letter of recommendation #2

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Letter of recommendation #3

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