The life of an immigrant is difficult in different ways for everyone who travels that path.
Immigrant students face additional obstacles such as language barriers, paperwork responsibilities, lack of contacts, and more in addition to the struggles faced by their natural-born peers. While citizens also face the high cost of tuition, the challenges faced by immigrants, especially those who do not have any help subsidizing their education and living conditions in the US are very high.
This scholarship aims to support female immigrants so they can overcome the obstacles they face and complete their college degrees.
Any female high school senior or two or four-year undergraduate who is an immigrant or foreign student may apply for this scholarship, but women of Nigerian or African descent are preferred.
To apply, tell us about yourself, your story, what life has been like as an immigrant or foreign student, what you’ve learned since making the journey, and how immigrating has impacted your life and career choices.
Please answer the following questions:
1. Tell us a bit about yourself. What's your story? If you are of Nigerian or of African descent, please note this in your response.
2. What has life been like as an immigrant/foreign student?
3. Tell us something you have learned about yourself, your home country/family, and the U.S. since making your journey.
4. How has this journey impacted your life and career choices?
The application deadline is Jun 15, 2023. Winners will be announced on Jul 15, 2023.
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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 Jul 15, 2023. 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.