Effingham Women In Business Scholarship

 Hi! My name is Olivia Bowser, and I am the 2019 Effingham Women In Business Scholarship recipient. I now attend the Savannah College of Art and Design where I major in Themed Entertainment with a quadruple minor in set design, costume design, lighting design, and conservation design. I also plan to get my Masters in Creative Business Leadership. With my degree, I plan to seek work at Universal Studios or Disney World in Orlando, Florida designing attractions for all ages to enjoy. In addition, I hope to build and design museum exhibits that will facilitate a positive learning environment for all demographics to learn about the environment and their part in conserving it. Recently, I have been awarded a Grant in partnership with the Puffin Foundation West to help create my exhibit for pollinators.

When exploring my options for college, I remember feeling the overwhelming, existential dread of the tuition cost that loomed over my head; I had not had the best home life, and I knew that scholarships would be imperative to me pursuing higher education. While sifting through scholarship applications, I came across the Effingham Women in Business and their amazing platform that they extend to high-school seniors who are in need of financial help. Receiving this scholarship gave me the confidence I needed to continue my Creative Business Leadership path. Most of the software I use on a daily basis is expensive, and this scholarship helped cover the cost, which I am extremely grateful for.

The platform Effingham Women in Business operates on is exemplary, and has helped me in my pursuit of education more that I can not put into words!