The Decatur Women's Chamber was founded in 1939 under the auspices of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce and has made outstanding contributions in both personal services and financial support to Decatur's civic and cultural life. It created this award in 1989 in memory of the founder of the Women's Chamber, Bertha Timberlake. This organization of ladies continues as an active civic group whose members work to help make Decatur a better place in which to live and work. Priority consideration is given to a meritorious woman currently residing in Morgan County. Recipients must write an acceptable donor thank you letter and attend the donor/student breakfast. Students may visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Student Financial Services for more information.