Single-Parent Household Undergraduate Scholarship

Funded by

Ryan Green

Eligibility Requirements

Education Level:

High school senior or undergraduate student

GPA:

2.0 or higher

Background:

First-generation student and/or from a single-parent household

State:

MD, DC, VA, NJ, or DE

Education Level:

GPA:

Background:

State:

High school senior or undergraduate student

2.0 or higher

First-generation student and/or from a single-parent household

MD, DC, VA, NJ, or DE

When it comes time to pursue higher education, many students start out several steps ahead of their peers.

Students from middle or upper-income homes and those who have college-educated parents benefit from significant financial and mentorship advantages that make it easier to navigate the college application process, make connections, and pay tuition.

This scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students from first-generation or single-income homes.

Any high school senior or undergraduate student with at least a 2.0 GPA in MD, DC, VA, NJ, or DE who’s from a single-parent household or is a first-generation student may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, tell us how you support your community and what your future plans are.

Selection Criteria:

Ambition, Drive, Impact

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Published June 16, 2023

Essay Topic

How do you support your community? What are your plans for the future?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

December 2023

Winners

Samuel Asaya

Henry E. Lackey High School

Indian Head, MD

Finalists

Deandrea Woodhouse

University of Baltimore

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Germantown, MD

Randy Wilson II

Norfolk State University

Richmond, VA

Justin Owens

Saint Vincent Pallotti High School

Greenbelt, MD

Winning Application

Samuel Asaya

Henry E. Lackey High SchoolIndian Head, MD

I have been in many communities due to how I have moved from different places in my life. When I lived with Laurel I was an active member of the neighborhood watch where at a young age I would tutor children in pre-K and kindergarten. Also due to my going to school, I was able to get some kids to join us in community activities such as pool parties and cookouts held for an apartment complex. A community activity that is a regular part of my life is Master Touch where every other weekend we go to places where we feed and preach to the less fortunate. I have been present in this church organization all my life. From the age of five, my mother would take me and my brothers with her as they would help those on the streets and these same ideals have been shared with me. Going out to places that are not thought about is what I think connects me to a community on a deeper level compared to others. It continually reminds me of the position I am and how everyone's life is different and unique in some way. During my years in the church, I have moved from a small position into being a major leader in the group where I organize and coordinate many of the meetings. The long years that I have been in Master Touch has hopefully touched someone, I truly believe that even if one person was effectively positive by my being there then my job was successful. My ultimate future goal is to become a surgeon who can help others and be empathic to their situations. After high school, college is the next step in biomedical sciences where I can learn more about my field and connect with more people that have similar interests. My reason for my goal is to help people in life-changing situations for the better. I also want to communicate with patients and see what they are going through to connect with them on a personal level. Early life has had a huge impact on my career path because stories and experiences that I have had, have shaped my ideals. If everything goes correctly in college then medical school for 4 years will be the next goal. I have already taken steps to be successful and this scholarship is a large step to being successful on my career path.