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Professional Development Scholarships for WPOA Employees

A new pilot program of the Wintergreen Community Foundation offers funding to Wintergreen Property Owners Association staff members interested in classes or programs that will improve their technical or leadership skills.


 

Goal & Objective

The Goal of the Wintergreen Community Foundation SGA committee is to provide a means that allows legacy opportunities for Funding Scholarships, Grants and Awards, (SGA) to eligible WPOA staff including police, fire and rescue departments on an annualized basis.

The Objective is to motivate and/or reward eligible employees by providing funding for educational expenses that will impact the quality of life of the individual as well as value added.


Criteria

The eligible recipient must be a current WPOA employee and/or dependent, i.e. children.

* Applications must be completed 45 days prior to the grant,(SGA) cycle.

* Individuals are eligible for a scholarship, grant or award once each calendar year beginning with the year 2025.

* Employees must be in good standing.

* Candidates will be selected by the SGA committee based on the application submitted.

* Reimbursement is for courses taken beginning in the year 2025 for advancement skills, work enhancement training or educational related to the employees current position to better serve the WPOA community.


Next Steps

WPOA Employees who would like to be considered for scholarship assistance are encouraged to apply using the form below. To be considered for assistance, employees must be in good standing and have completed their probationary employment period.