Maria Scholarship
This scholarship celebrates Maria's remarkable journey as a single mother raising three children and then pursuing her undergraduate degree.
Recognizing the challenges parents face balancing family and personal aspirations, this scholarship aims to empower parents seeking higher education. It honors Maria's resilience, offering support to those navigating similar paths, fostering academic advancement despite the demands of parenthood.
Any undergraduate student who is a parent and part of the LGBTQIA+ community may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us how being LGBTQIA+ and a parent has affected your pursuit of your education so far.
Please tell us about your identities as a parent and as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community have impacted your educational journey thus far.
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The application deadline is Nov 30, 2024. Winners will be announced on Dec 31, 2024.
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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 Dec 31, 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.
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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.