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Margaret J. Davis Scholarship

Funded by
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Dana Mitchell
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Sep 1, 2024
Winners Announced
Oct 1, 2024
Education Level
Undergraduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate student
Race:
African American
Identity:
Single mother
Education Level:
Race:
Identity:
Undergraduate student
African American
Single mother

Education is an extremely important tool that can alter the trajectory of one’s life.

Obtaining higher education opens many doors for people to learn, explore their passions, and thrive later in life. Unfortunately, obtaining an education can also be very expensive and often feels like an unattainable dream to disadvantaged communities, such as Black single mothers.

This scholarship seeks to support single moms who are pursuing their dreams of higher education in order to make the journey less difficult.

Any African American single mother who is an undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship, but students in Indiana and those pursuing STEM are preferred.

To apply, tell us about the challenges you face as a single mom in college, what you’ve learned that has impacted your career choice, and what your long-term goals are.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
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Published April 4, 2024
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Sep 1, 2024
Winners Announced
Oct 1, 2024
Education Level
Undergraduate
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Essay Topic

What are the current challenges you are facing as a single mom in college? What have you learned that shaped your passion for the career you are pursuing? What are your long-term goals for your career?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

October 2024

Winners
Briana Callis
Virginia Commonwealth University
Petersburg, VA
Finalists
Keona James
University of Louisiana at Monroe
St Martinvlle, LA
Celesian Williams
Rasmussen College-Bloomington
Westmont, IL
Alyssia Holt
South College
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Winning Application

Briana Callis
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPetersburg, VA
The current challenge that I am facing as a single mom in college is the balance of it all while also having to worry about how I am going to pay for school and my bills. I think us as women, having to choose between elevating ourselves for our children and still being able to be present with all the demands of taking care of the kids and the bills and everything else that comes along is hard. My goal is providing a better life for my children and I, but often times the challenge of money and time play a huge role in being able to do that. What I learned that shaped my passion for this career in Sonography is that we have the power to cultivate the life we want. Is it hard? Absolutely! However, it is important for our kids to see us work through the hard things. I want a career that is flexible, pays well, and that allows me to be independent while still impacting the lives of others. Most importantly, I want a career that makes my children proud and that I can be proud of everyday. I think it's important to have a job that you don't mind getting up for in the morning. I also believe in going after what you believe should be yours. I have wanted this career for about ten years now but was too afraid to pursue as a result of the fear of failure. I also did not want to be in a position where I was feeling like I was putting anything before my kids. I went through a tough divorce that also shaped my understanding of the purpose of having your own. What I learned is that my kids depend on me to be the best version of myself that I can be. Feeling unfulfilled in my current career was not the best version of me. So, I decided to make a change. My long-term goal for this career is to retire from it, but to also work my way up so that I am able to teach other moms in the field of sonography. I want to eventually open up my own ultrasound clinic as well. The field of ultrasound is a predominantly white female field. I am hoping to help break the barriers of that and add to the field by introducing young black girls and boys to this field as well. This was not something we were taught about or even knew existed growing up. I think representation matters and children need to know that there is more to the medical field than just being a doctor or nurse.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Sep 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 1, 2024.

How will scholarship application information be used?

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Oct 1, 2024. 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.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

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.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

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.

How should I get in touch with questions?

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Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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