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B.O.W. for a new beginning! Empowering survivors, fostering healing, building community, and taking action against domestic violence. We're a domestic violence support organization dedicated to making a difference.
Applications for the 2025 Avis’ Legacy Scholarship will open on January 6, 2025. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates and future deadline reminders, please email us at info@blessingourwomeninc.org.
The Avis’ Legacy Scholarship is named in loving memory of Avis Wells, a mother of six whose life was tragically cut short by domestic violence. Avis left behind one daughter and five sons, including a set of twins. This scholarship honors her life, and also symbolizes a deeper personal journey for our founder — who, in 2023, survived her own domestic violence experience after being shot in the face by a former partner.
This scholarship is not only a tribute to Avis but also a call to action: to uplift, support, and empower survivors of domestic violence who are working to rebuild their lives through education.
Blessing Our Women, Inc. (B.O.W. Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering survivors, fostering healing, and honoring those we've lost to domestic violence. We are committed to building safer futures and stronger communities through awareness, education, and memorial impact projects — including our scholarship fund.
Since 2015, we have remained devoted to:
Each year, the Avis’ Legacy Scholarship recognizes outstanding individuals who have demonstrated courage, strength, and commitment to rebuilding their lives after experiencing domestic violence. This scholarship, named in honor of Avis Wells, serves as both a tribute and a turning point — helping survivors pursue their educational dreams and step confidently into the next chapter of their lives.
Every recipient receives a $500 scholarship and is honored as a Distinguished Guest at our Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon, where their stories are celebrated and their journeys are uplifted by the community.
We are incredibly proud of each recipient and their unwavering determination to rise from adversity and build a better future. Their voices, their dreams, and their drive are the heartbeat of this program — and a powerful reminder that healing and success are possible.
Please join us in congratulating our Avis’ Legacy honorees on their well-deserved achievements. Their stories inspire us to keep going, keep fighting, and keep building pathways to possibility.
To all who have applied — thank you for sharing your story, your truth, and your vision. The strength you’ve shown is nothing short of extraordinary. We honor you, and we encourage you to continue walking boldly toward your goals and making a difference in your communities.
To support future scholarships and ensure survivors can continue their educational journeys, consider becoming a sponsor, donor, or partner. Your contribution helps us turn pain into purpose — one scholar at a time.
To be considered for the Avis’ Legacy Scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
All application materials must be submitted by midnight on Saturday, April 26, 2025 via mail to:
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Blessing Our Women, Inc.
3157 Gentilly Blvd. Suite 2005
New Orleans, LA 70122
Avis Legacy Scholarship Application (pdf)
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