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Application Deadline: October 28, 2016

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Girls Inc. National Scholarships

National High School Scholarship

The program is funded through a generous bequest from Lucile Miller Wright, a visionary and long-time supporter of Girls Inc. and young women. $20,000 and $5,000 scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships may be applied to direct educational expenses at any accredited college or university.  Awards are held in escrow until scholars begin post-secondary education; must be completely used within six years.

Eligibility

  • Applicant must be currently engaged with Girls Inc. as an active program participant; IF NOT current member/participant, the applicant MUST be either a current affiliate volunteer OR a current affiliate employee.
  • Minimum participation in Girls Inc. programming of 24 months.  Participation requirement must be completed at the time of application.  Time as a volunteer or employee does not count toward this requirement.
  • Currently enrolled as high school junior or senior (grade 11, 12, or equivalent).
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.00 scale.

For more information please contact Ericka Lopez or Jessica Wetzel.

“Strong, Smart & Bold” 8th Grade Scholarship

The program is funded through a generous bequest from Lucile Miller Wright, a visionary and long-time supporter of Girls Inc. and young women.

$500 scholarships will be awarded to up to TEN 8th grade Girls Inc. members/ participants. Awards are held in escrow until scholars begin post-secondary education.  If recipients of this award continue their involvement with Girls Inc., they will still be eligible to apply for the Lucile Miller Wright National Scholarship Program as a high school junior or senior.

Eligibility

  • Currently engaged with Girls Inc. as active program members/ participants.
  • Participation in Girls Inc. programming must be at least 24 months, at the time of application.
  • Currently enrolled as 8th Grade student at the time of application.
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.00 scale (based on final 7th Grade Report).

For more information please contact Kenya Rodriguez or Jessica Wetzel.