Liberation in Inquiry Scholarship
Today’s students should be encouraged to actively ask the difficult questions that require answers in order to liberate themselves from oppressive systems that hold historically marginalized people back.
Students who are creative in their approach to personal liberation and those whose personal journeys influence their approach to liberatory inquiry are ideal candidates for financial assistance so they can complete their degrees and leave a larger mark on the world.
Any female-identifying womxn who is an African American, Jewish, or Latinx at the undergraduate or graduate student level may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they want to further the cause of social justice. Applicants who are doing social justice work through their field of study or through an outside project are preferred.
To apply, submit your response to the essay prompt below. Your response can take the form of a written question or a short video that includes your question (3 minutes max.) Be bold and creative with your questions!
*If you do not submit a video, you MUST include an essay with a minimum of 400 words. Your application will not be considered if you do not have a video or a 400-600 word essay*
Liberation is not a destination—it’s a practice.
Share with us a critical question that you believe we as the collective are failing to ask when strategizing to secure generational liberation from oppression.
Your response can take the form of a written question or a short video that includes your question (3 minutes max). Be bold and creative!
Winners and Finalists
March 2026
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The application deadline is Dec 22, 2025. Winners will be announced on Mar 2, 2026.
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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 Mar 2, 2026. 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 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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