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Blessing Our Women, Inc.

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. 

Avis' Legacy Scholarship

...my guardian angel

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.


🎓 Scholarship Award Details

  • Amount: $500
     
  • Recipients: Final number determined by March 2025
     
  • Recognition: All recipients will be honored as distinguished guests at our Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon
     

🕊️ About the Scholarship


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.


🟪 About Blessing Our Women, Inc.


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:

  • Hosting educational luncheons and community events 
  • Providing life skills and empowerment workshops 
  • Creating healing-centered spaces for survivors 
  • Ensuring every woman hears, “You are not alone.” 


Avis Legacy Scholarship Recipients

Honoring resilience. Uplifting futures.

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.


🌟 Celebrating Our Scholars


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 Every Applicant: Thank You


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.


💜 Support the Legacy


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.


📩 info@blessingourwomeninc.org

Scholarship Eligibility & Requirements

From Survival to Success. From Pain to Purpose.

To be considered for the Avis’ Legacy Scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:


✅ Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be an undergraduate student or incoming college/university student for the Fall 2025 semester 
  • Must have been personally affected by domestic violence 
  • Must have completed at least 60 hours of volunteer service at a domestic violence center 
  • Must hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
     

📨 Required Documents Checklist

All application materials must be submitted by midnight on Saturday, April 26, 2025 via mail to:

📬
      Blessing Our Women, Inc.
         3157 Gentilly Blvd. Suite 2005
         New Orleans, LA 70122


📎 Submit the following:

  1. ✅ Completed Scholarship Application Form 
  2. ✅ Personal Statement (2 pages, typewritten): 
    1. Page 1: How domestic violence impacted your education 
    2. Page 2: How this scholarship will impact your future
       
  3. ✅ Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation 
  4. ✅ Community Service Verification Form
    (Minimum 60 hours at a domestic violence center) 
  5. ✅ Official Transcripts 
    1. High School Seniors: Submit final high school transcript 
    2. College Students: Submit your most recent college transcript 
    3. New Students without available transcripts: Include a short statement explaining why you are unable to provide a transcript
       
  6. ✅ Proof of Enrollment (required before scholarship is awarded)
     

⚠️ Important Notes:

  • Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified. 
  • Award notifications will be sent between June 22–28, 2025. 
  • Recipients must be present (or represented) at the Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon to be honored.

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Avis Legacy Scholarship Application (pdf)

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