Awards & Scholarships
Every year, the Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club recognizes outstanding individuals from the community.
charity Grants & phiLANTHROPY DONATIONS
The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club awards charities financial support through charity grants and philanthropy donations to local non-for-profits throughout Downers Grove and the broader DuPage County area. Past philanthropy recipients can be viewed here. The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for a $15,000 grant opportunity. Applications are due by September 17th, 2024.
annual junior high art contest
This contest is open to 7th and 8th Grade students who attend school in District 58, District 66, and other Downers Grove Junior High schools. Any individual artwork such as pencil, ink, painting or sculpture may be submitted and need not be a special piece created for the contest. Winning artwork will be displayed in downtown Downers Grove at the Community Bank of Downers Grove and will be returned to the schools in April.
high school senior scholarships
High school seniors who reside in Downers Grove and/or attend a Community High School District 99 school are eligible to apply for a one-time scholarship of a minimum of $2000. Multiple scholarships will be awarded. Scholarship recipients are invited to attend the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club’s scholarship presentation ceremony at the April General Meeting.
District 58 & 99 Teacher Grants
The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club offers annual grants to a Illinois School District 58 & 99 teachers. The grants are to be used toward a specific program/ workshop/ course or educational supplies in conjunction with a lesson that the educator feels will benefit their students in a creative way. The grant money can be used for personal development or direct classroom materials/programs.
Thank you to all of our 2024-25 applicants! All 2024-25 DGJWC grant/scholarship recipients will be recognized the week of December 16, 2024.