Scholarship Information

The Wisconsin Inter-Professional Committee on Divorce (WIPCOD) annually sponsors an educational forum focusing on timely issues affecting Family Court Counseling and Family Law.  We are a non-profit organization whose goal is to establish a network of professionals throughout the State of Wisconsin who work with families impacted by divorce and separation.

The 36th annual conference will be held at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in the Wisconsin Dells on May 3rd and 4th, 2012.

WIPCOD strives to provide good, low-cost and cutting edge educational experiences for professionals working with these families. To that end, each year we offer grants to individuals involved in Family Court Services, mediation, custody evaluations, Guardians ad Litem, mental health counselors, psychologists, domestic violence counselors, judges and court commissioners. The grants will cover the registration fee of $215 (for professionals) and $100 (for students), which includes materials and lunch for both days. Additionally, we provide a check for an additional $100, intended to help defray lodging and travel costs. 

Those interested in applying for these grants should:

  • Hold a position in family law, Family Court Services, mediation, domestic violence professional or someone with similar responsibilities.
  • Or, be a full time graduate student at an accredited university in the areas of social work, marriage and family counseling, law (with an emphasis in family law), or a related field.
  • Not previously have attended a WIPCOD Spring Conference.
  •  Write a letter of application of no more than one page expressing why you are interested in the grant. Include a brief explanation of your professional position, as well as your educational background and other related professional experiences.

  • Send the letter to:
    Lisa Ramsden
    Dane County Courthouse                                                                                      215 S. Hamilton    Room 2030                                                                              Madison, WI       53703-3282        
  • or email the letter of application to : Scholarship application
  • If you have further questions, call Lisa Ramsden at 608-266-4607
  • Your letter or email should include your contact mailing address, an email address and a daytime telephone number.
  • Deadline for submission of the application is March 30th, 2012. The scholarships are given out "first come, first serve," based on the applicant's qualifications as defined by the above-listed criteria. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to extend or decrease the application period at any time.
  • Grant recipients must be present on both days to collect their award. On Thursday, May 3rd, recipients will be recognized before the introduction of the speaker. On Friday, May 4th, recipients will receive their award money.
  • Please bring this opportunity to the attention of those you know who meet the outlined criteria.