Girls Inc. of Long Island Scholarships
Six (6) Girls Each Awarded $1,000
Application Deadline: Friday, September 24, 2021 @ 5pm
Eligibility/Guidelines:
– Participated in at least 1 (one) Girls Inc. academic year programs or 2 (two) years of Girls Inc. summer programming
– Must be a current high school junior, senior or first-year college student (grades 11, or 12 or college freshman)
– Submit school transcript for 2020-2021 academic year
– Submit a 500-word written or video essay: How has Girls Inc. Long Island inspired you to be Strong, Smart, and Bold?
– Past recipients of the Girls Inc. of Long Island Scholarship are not eligible to apply
Awarded to SIX outstanding young women who exemplify the Girls Inc. mission of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, and who is committed to pursuing higher education. Scholars are role models for other girls who demonstrate a commitment to achieving academically and serving their communities.
Questions? Email Ashley at [email protected]
Girls Inc. National Scholarships
8th Grade National Scholarship – $500
Application Deadline: Friday, November 12, 2021 @ 5pm
Eligibility:
– Currently engaged with Girls Inc. as a program participant
– Attended programs for AT LEAST 24 months at the time of application
– Currently enrolled in 8th grade
– Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (83%) on 4.0 scale
High School National Scholarships – $5,000 and $20,000
Eligibility:
– Currently engaged with Girls Inc. as a program participant, volunteer, or employee
– Attended programs for AT LEAST 24 months at the time of application
– Currently enrolled in high school as a junior or senior
– Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (83%) on 4.0 scale