Application Deadline: November 25th, 2026, at 11:59pm
LOCATION: USA
“Girls on Campus” was founded in August 2023 with the mission to support and empower students attending college. The organization focuses on helping young students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, achieve their academic and personal goals through mentorship, resources, and community-building.
ELIGIBILITY:
Essay Prompt: In a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 words, discuss the significant challenges faced by women of color pursuing higher education and outline your plans to address and overcome these challenges (this will show any leadership qualities/merit)
Open to high school seniors or current undergraduates or graduates who self-identify as women, are gender nonconforming, or are allies. Must be enrolled in Fall 2027 in a U.S.-accredited school and be in the US.
The scholarship is open to all eligible applicants regardless of gender. While Girls on Campus champions opportunities for young women, this scholarship is inclusive and welcomes applications from anyone who meets the requirements.
Applicants must identify as women of color, be gender nonconforming, be allies, or have a background in Hispanic/Latino, African American, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Native American communities.
Candidates must intend to enroll in an undergraduate program in the U.S. or in the semester following high school graduation in fall 2027.
Open to students enrolled in a U.S. college or university, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Eligible applicants may include U.S. citizens, permanent residents, international students, DACA recipients, and undocumented students.
Applicants must be in the process of applying to an eligible program or be a current undergraduate and not graduate before fall 2027.
Submit applications by November 25th, 2026, at 11:59pm
BENEFIT:
A total of $1500: $1000 will be sent to your school (Fall 2027) and $500 to you.
