JIWS Scholarships

The Annual JIWS' scholarship has been awarded to Avant Strangel, Chair, Minority Caucus, Democrats Abroad - France for "Domestic Violence: Website Outreach, Education and Mobilization for Minority Women Ex-Patriots." Congratulations Avant!

Scholarship Details

The JIWS is pleased to announce its scholarship program. We are offering an annual $300 - $600 scholarship competition. Please see the guidelines below for submitting your application. The guidelines are as follows:

  • Write a 3-4 paged essay, double spaced, 12 font, that identifies the goals of the project, methodology for implementation, and qualifications for carrying out the project. Please include a C.V.
  • The JIWS mission must be integral to the project.
  • A condition for receiving the award is that she or he must write an article for the journal which includes an analysis of the impact of the project.

Past Recipients


Nurul Mustakim

Yeliz Kizilarslan

Joy Keshi Walker