Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions’ Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) is encouraging industry women to apply for its 2023 GWLN Scholarship to take advantage of expanded, year-long virtual learning.
New this year, GWLN will award winners the opportunity to attend either an in-person or year-long virtual education and networking opportunity.
In-person learning opportunity:
Virtual learning opportunities:
GWLN Scholarship application information is available here and applications are due on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2023.
“As we collectively work to forge women’s empowerment worldwide and #EmbraceEquity, GWLN continues to play a key role,” said Lena Giakoumopoulos, GWLN Program Director. ”Thanks to our new partnerships, we’re very excited to expand the scholarship program for a year’s worth of virtual education and networking opportunities to more women in our global credit union system.”
Since 2009, GWLN has awarded 70 scholarships to women from 30 countries. Scholarships are made possible through funding from GWLN memberships and industry champion sponsorships, including the generous support of CO-OP Solutions, CUNA Mutual Group, CU Direct, Kinecta Federal Credit Union, PSCU and the Susan Adams Scholarship Fund, established in honor of former Entrust Financial Credit Union CEO Susan Adams and supported by One AZ Credit Union.