The Women's Property Tax Association announced the launch of the WPTA Diversity Scholarship, its first scholarship created to promote diversity and inclusion in the property tax industry. While the WPTA strives to support and encourage all women in the property tax industry, today's climate showcases the importance and need for increasing diversity throughout the industry. The Diversity Scholarship, therefore, focuses on supporting women from racially, ethnically and/or culturally diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for the scholarship you must be a woman from a racially, ethnically, and/or culturally diverse background, a member of WPTA, complete and sign the application and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The WPTA will award up to $650 dollars to assist with registration costs to a property tax related conference, class, seminar, or workshop of the awardee’s choosing. The award must be used within two (2) years of receipt.

The 2021 application is available on the WPTA's website ( www.wptaillinois.com ). The deadline to apply is December 5, 2020. Awards will be announced in January 2021.