Women United Scholarship Fund
The Women United Scholarship Fund was established in 2020 to support local, non-traditional female students pursuing a higher education degree at University of South Carolina Beaufort or Technical College of the Lowcountry. Through the support of women in our community, Women United has awarded $24,500 in scholarships to more than 25 local women.
To be eligible for a scholarship, female students must reside or work in Beaufort or Jasper County, have a minimum GPA of 3, and have made some contributions to their community through volunteerism. Previous recipients are encouraged to reapply.
Applications must be completed by May 31, 2026. Click HERE to apply.
Click HERE to support the Women United Scholarship Fund.
Previous Women United Scholarship Recipients
2025: Tiana Cleveland, Marie Hooper, Savannah Murrell, Laticia Perry, Brandi Richmond, Angela Thomas, Eden Walker
2024: Geobana Alvarez, Alyssa Roberts, Tymeca Sawyer, Paula Madrid, Angela Thomas, Kayla Townsend
2023: Madalyn Bozman, Ximena Olguin Figueroa, Elizabeth Monzon, Tymeca Sawyer
2022: Claire Curry, Mariam Fernandez, Jo Little, Sharone Orr, Chasmere Washington
2021: Astrid Larissa Rodas Bautista, Brittany Suzanne McDaniel, Kahla Fry
2020: Charity Nicole Polk, Taiwo Dada, Jaime Carlson
Give A Lowcountry Student
the Gift of Success!
The needs of our school children continue year-round. Help ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed this school year.
Support United Way of the Lowcountry’s Women United Mimi’s Closet initiative and provide essential supplies to underserved students in Beaufort and Jasper counties.
Click the “DONATE” button above to make your secure online donation or browse our Amazon Wish List by clicking the Amazon wishlist button below.
Leading the charge. Inspiring change.
United Way of the Lowcountry Women United offers members the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, philanthropic and fun organization of women leaders who care about our community.
Women United was formed locally in 2012, with a mission to mobilize the caring power of women to advance the common good by focusing on education in the forgotten pockets of Beaufort and Jasper counties.
Members work together to engage, educate and empower others to become leaders and actively participate to make our community better.
Women United holds free quarterly networking events and workshops featuring talented and inspiring women in our community. The workshops have become a resource in developing, encouraging and supporting women leaders, professionally and in philanthropy.
To join or learn more about United Way of the Lowcountry’s Women United email: womenunited@uwlowcountry.org.
Breaking Barriers to Education Fund
The Breaking Barriers to Education Fund seeks to help fulfill needs that would otherwise prevent a student from attending school or from reaching their full potential. The fund is administered by the United Way of the Lowcountry HELPLINE, which works with school officials to directly remove financial barriers that stand in the way of a child’s education.
Mimi’s Closets
Women United’s newest education support initiative is Mimi's Closet, which offers essential school and personal supplies to students in need during the school year. The initiative’s goal is to create special teacher supply closets stocked with donated school and personal items at schools throughout the Lowcountry. In addition to school supplies, Mimi’s Closets contains basic needs items such as pullups for preschoolers; toothpaste and toothbrushes; sanitary wipes, soap and sanitary hygiene products; first aid supplies; and more. Mimi’s Closets are currently available at six elementary schools, with plans to expand the initiative to additional schools with underserved students in the future.
Woman of the Year
The Woman of the Year Award was created to celebrate women in Beaufort and Jasper counties who have made a powerful impact on the local community through their volunteer efforts and serve as role models for inspiration and achievement of other women.
Past Recipients include:
- 2023/2024: Maureen Cooley
- 2022/2023: Claudia Aller
- 2021/2022: Norma Duncan
- 2020/2021: Nan Sutton
- 2019: Charlotte Gonzalez
- 2018: Connie Wegmann
- 2017: Connie Hipp
- 2016: Bobbi Weber
- 2015: Elizabeth Millen
- 2014: Dr. Renarta Tompkins