FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2026
League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear 
Contact: Communications@lwvlcf.org   Julia Hill-Nichols (303) 601-9085
   
League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear Announces 2026 Scholarships
 
As a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to supporting post-secondary education, the League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear (LWVLCF) is pleased to once again offer scholarships to three graduating high school seniors.  The $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to one senior graduating from each of the Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender County school districts. The scholarships are designed to supplement tuition and other college-related expenses for students who are actively engaged in serving their community (school, community organizations, faith-based organizations, etc.)  To be eligible, applicants must be committed to continuing their post-secondary education in the Fall 2026 semester.
 
A Qualified Candidate Will…  

• Be a graduating senior from a public high school in Brunswick, New Hanover, or Pender County.
• Provide a completed online application and other required items by March 31, 2026 .
• Provide proof of commitment to attend a post-secondary institution. ​
• Request two non-family members to submit letters of recommendation by March 31st.

The link to the application, specific instructions and other important details can be found on the LWVLCF website at lwvlcf.org/scholarship/.  
 
All required components must be submitted by March 31, 2026. Questions may be submitted to communications@lwvlcf.org. After the application, letters of recommendation and all other required uploads are submitted, they will be reviewed by the LWVLCF Scholarship Committee. The scholarships will be awarded to the winning applicants at their respective school service awards ceremonies. 
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2025
League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear
Contact: Sue-Ann@lwvlcf.org
Municipal elections are coming November 4, 2025! Are you interested in knowing more about local candidates? What are their qualifications? What views and visions do they have? Municipal elections affect us all. Local officials make decisions about town taxes, local development, local utilities, parking fees, and much more.
The League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear (LWLCF) will be holding non-partisan, municipal election candidate forums for Brunswick County residents in the towns of Leland, Oak Island, Southport, and Holden Beach through October. Here are the forum dates, times and locations:
Leland - Monday, October 6th, 6:00-8:00 pm - Leland Cultural Arts Center,
1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland
Oak Island - Thursday, October 9th, 6:00-8:00 pm - Oak Island Town Offices
4601 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
Southport - Tuesday, October 14mh, 6:00-8:00 pm - Southport Community Building,
223 E. Bay Street, Southport
Holden Beach - Friday, October 17th, 6:00-8:00 pm - Holden Beach Town Hall
110 Rothschild Street, Holden Beach
Residents are encouraged to go to the League of Women Voters website, LWVLCF.org to submit their questions for candidates. Deadlines for questions for Leland and Oak Island are September 20th and for Southport and Holden Beach, September 27th.
Be sure to attend the forum for your town and be an informed voter because every election matters!
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League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear (LWVLCF), a non-partisan, non-profit organization
PO Box 4503, Wilmington, NC 28406 - communications@lwvlcf.org

The League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear (LWVLCF) is committed to supporting the
continued post-secondary education of young people. LWVLCF will honor one graduating
student from each of three county school districts - Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender - with a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarships are designed to provide tuition assistance to students who are actively engaged in serving their community (in their schools, houses of worship, scouts, volunteer work, etc.) and who are committed to continuing their education in the fall at a 4-year or community college.

A qualified candidate will…
Be a graduating senior at a public high school in Brunswick, New Hanover, or Pender County. Commit to attend a post-secondary institution.
Obtain two non-family references, including one from a teacher.
Submit a completed official scholarship application form and a link to a self-produced video presenting the candidate’s responses to two questions.

Completed applications, submitted to communications@lwvlcf.org, must be received by midnight on April 15, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered. Applications will bevreviewed by the LWVLCF Scholarship Committee. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid-May. The scholarship will be awarded at the LWVLCF Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 26,2025. Additional information about the League Scholarships and the application form arevprovided on the LWVLCF website at https://www.lwvlcf.org/scholarship.

The League of Women Voters works to encourage the active and informed participation of citizens in government and to increase understanding of major public policy issues. Its vision was formed more than 100 years ago by leaders of the women’s suffrage movement, and today remains a strong nonpartisan, activist, grassroots organization that believes well-informed voters play a critical role in democracy.

Media Contact:
Julia Hill-Nichols
303-601-9085
communications@lwvlcf.org
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LOWER CAPE FEAR
P.O. BOX 4503 WILMINGTON, NC 28406
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