Women's Alliance Scholarship Information

May 2026

The Women’s Alliance of the First Unitarian Church of St. Louis is pleased to send you this packet of application materials for its annual Women’s Alliance Scholarship. For the 2026-2027 academic year, a stipend of $5,000 will be awarded, half each semester upon evidence of matriculation at an accredited college, university, or technical school.

This scholarship was initiated by a generous bequest from the estate of Edna Landzettel, a member of the Alliance for many years, a St. Louis public school teacher, and a tireless proponent of the importance of education in a woman’s life.

The recipient of this award in 2026-2027 shall be:

• a person who identifies as a woman (21 years or older) who is continuing her education or returning to school

• a member or an active friend of an Unitarian Universalist church or fellowship in the greater Midwest area

• a registered student, carrying at least 12 hours of academic credit each term, who is aiming for a degree or full certification at an accredited college, university or technical school

willing to meet in person or via Zoom with the Women’s Alliance of First Unitarian in the spring of 2027 at a time to be arranged, and talk about her studies and experiences

An applicant is asked to notify the committee immediately if there is a change in her field of study, so that re-evaluation of the application can be made based on her new chosen direction.

Please note that all application responses, references, and supporting materials must be postmarked by or completed online by July 31, 2026. We may request an interview after that date. All materials should be addressed to:

The Women’s Alliance Scholarship Committee

First Unitarian Church

5007 Waterman Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63108

Applicant will provide the following:

Completed Application form (p3-6), including essay

Transcript (photocopy acceptable)

Reference Form

All applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision by August 10, 2026. A public announcement will be made by August 30, 2026.

Click Here for the Online Application Form

Click Here for the Online Reference Form

Click Here for a PDF of the Application Form and the Reference Form

Women's Alliance Scholarship Information