Wise Up Girl Scholarship Guidelines and Form

Application Guidelines

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Refer to the application process below for a list of eligibility requirements and supporting documents needed (i.e., application letter of introduction). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If any question does not apply to you in this application, please put N/A in the space.
Questions? Please email Omaira Gonzalez at omaira@familybridgesusa.org

Purpose

To provide scholarships to young women ages 17-24, encouraging them to pursue or continue their education while teaching them core relationship education and providing ongoing coaching through the Wise Up Girl program.

Award Components

For 2022 and 2023, we will award a $500 scholarship to each person selected by the Wise Up Girl Scholarship Committee. The selected recipients may use monies for course tuition fees, room & board, books, or costs associated with obtaining an education. The scholarship funds will be awarded to the recipient upon evidence of completing the Wise Up Girl program.

Criteria

The applicant, if selected, must:

Make a 2-year commitment.
Demonstrate ambition to pursue an education or career.
Attend and participate in the trainings.
Participate in the Bridgekeepers coaching program.
Participate in the Mother/Daughter event.

Application Process

Complete application form.
Upload application letter. The letter should contain a brief explanation of career goals and biographical information.

Wise Up Girl Scholarship Application Form

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone *

Email *

Date of Birth *

Name of high school attended

List the names of any secondary education institutions or colleges you have attended

Please add dates of enrollment and degrees received, if applicable

Current employer and position

List your last three employers, dates of employment, and position held

Briefly, what are your professional goals and objectives?

Upload application letter *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

An application letter must be attached for the application to qualify for review by the scholarship committee. The application letter should briefly explain career goals and biographical (background) information. There is no minimum word count required.

Statement of Accuracy (Please type your full name) *

I hereby affirm that all the above-stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote the Wise Up Girl scholarship program if I am chosen as a recipient.