The Rose Tomlinson Scholarship honors the memory of one of the founding members of The Leading Women Steering Committee.  Dynamic, intelligent, opinionated and a strong believer in women’s rights, Rose was a woman of conviction who embarked on a new professional career in finance at age 50.  She achieved success – despite doubters and despite obstacles.  Rose was the mother of seven and an energetic and involved member of the Cincinnati community.

Rose also served on the Board of Women’s City Club, Women’s Political Caucus, Cincinnati Business and Professional Women, Women Entrepreneurs, Women Helping Women Center of Hamilton County (Women Helping Women) and the League of Women Voters.  She was also a supporter of Cincinnati Public Schools and an active member of Cincinnatians Active to Support Education.  This admirable woman died at age 82 on April 18, 2005.

The Rose Tomlinson Scholarship is awarded to a woman who, despite obstacles, seeks to change or further her career in mid-life just like Rose.  The 2009 winner was Erika Jay, she was honored at the 15^th annual Leading Women luncheon on March 4, 2009.

Click Here for the 2010 Rose Tomlinson Scholarship form.