Women in Focus Inc. awards over $80K in scholarships to students of color

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Nonprofit Women in Focus Inc. (WIF) awarded 23 scholarships to Madison-area students of color at an annual reception at the Goodman Community Center on April 27, Madison365 reports. The organization awards scholarships each year to college-bound students of color selected by the WIF Scholarship Review Committee.

This year’s scholarships totaled $82,500, and the 23 awardees were chosen from 64 applicants. Each recipient was awarded $2,500.

WIF previously raised $75,000 for its scholarship program at its annual “I Have A Dream” ball in January. The event will return on Jan. 17, 2026, for its 40th anniversary and be held at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.

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