Women of Impact Education Scholarship
Despite the great strides made by trailblazing women in fields touching every corner of society, representation remains an issue, especially in high-impact fields like criminal justice and law.
Women of color are particularly marginalized in many fields, with institutionalized sexism and racism both presenting hurdles towards entry-level work and career advancement, alongside factors such as the racial and gender-based wealth gaps that can make college particularly unaffordable for BIPOC women.
This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women as they make their mark in higher education and achieve their academic goals.
Any female BIPOC undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing criminal justice, law, or law enforcement with at least a 2.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have volunteer experience.
To apply, tell us why you decided to pursue your chosen field and how you intend to make a difference through your career.
Why did you decide to pursue your chosen field? How do you intend to positively impact society through your career?
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The application deadline is May 2, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 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 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.