Constance W. Thompson Empowerment Scholarship
Constance W. Thompson was an educator, Girl Scout troop leader, and Girl Scouts membership area director who dedicated over twenty years to uplifting young minds.
Constance was a devoted mother and was passionate about building confidence in young women and ensuring they had the knowledge and support they needed to succeed. She deeply valued reading, history, and civic organizations that focused on women’s advancement, believing that every educated and empowered woman strengthens society.
This scholarship seeks to support students who share Constance W. Thompson’s passion for education, leadership, and societal impact.
Any high school senior or four-year undergraduate student with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re pursuing a field related to education, civic engagement, or women’s advocacy and if they have volunteering experience and active involvement in community service or extracurricular activities that promote confidence and leadership in young women.
To apply, tell us why you’re passionate about women’s empowerment, what your career goals are, and how you plan to make a difference through your career. Additionally, upload one or two letters of recommendation from an educator or mentor.
Why are you dedicated to empowering women and advancing the cause? What are your career goals and how do you plan to make a difference?
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The application deadline is Aug 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Sep 1, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 1, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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