Mireya TJ Manigault Memorial Scholarship
Mireya TJ Manigault was a beloved twin sister, mentor, advisor, and investor who passed away after leading a remarkable, though brief, life. She was a visionary with a creative mind and an unshakable belief in the potential of underserved communities. Mireya used her talents in innovation, branding, and strategy to help nonprofits and startups define their goals, strengthen their infrastructure, and build systems that could evolve with purpose and relevance.
Mireya believed deeply that everyone—regardless of background—deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. Through her work as an innovation and brand technologist, she empowered mission-driven organizations to make a lasting impact. She led with creativity, compassion, and commitment to equity.
This scholarship honors Mireya’s legacy by supporting underrepresented students who share her passion for education, community, and innovation.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Identify as BIPOC
- Be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Be a first-generation college student
- Reside in New York or California
- Have experience working with or volunteering for a nonprofit organization
To apply, please tell us about yourself, your future goals, and how this scholarship will help you achieve them.
Please tell us about yourself. What are your future goals and how would this scholarship help you achieve them?
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The application deadline is Dec 11, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jan 11, 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 Jan 11, 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 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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