Yaa Asantewaa Scholarship
The Yaa Asantewaa Scholarship Fund was created from a simple but powerful belief: when Black women are supported, communities thrive. Named for the fearless Ghanaian queen mother who led her people with unshakeable courage, this fund exists for the Black women scholars who carry that same fire, whose brilliance and resilience deserve room to grow, unburdened by financial barriers.
Our mission is to advance social mobility for Black women by relieving the weight of educational debt. We invest in women studying social work, public health, STEM, and social justice—fields that build futures and transform communities. We also proudly extend dedicated consideration to scholars with lived experiences in foster care or adoption. Your journey reflects a strength that deserves to be honored and resourced.
Any Black woman enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at an accredited, non-profit university pursuing social work, public health, STEM, or social justice may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have demonstrated financial need. However, applicants who have a background in foster care or adoption, those who are first-generation college students, and applicants who show leadership or community involvement are preferred.
To apply, submit an essay or video telling us about your experience as a Black woman in graduate school and what challenges you’ve experienced. If you choose the video option, submit a link to the video as a public YouTube link or a Google Drive link. Settings should be set to "public" or "anyone with the link can view." If we can't access your video, your application won't be considered. If you submit a video, write “Submitted via a video link” in the essay box.
Please tell us about your experiences as a Black woman pursuing a masters or doctoral degree. What challenges have you faced on your path?
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The application deadline is Nov 17, 2026. Winners will be announced on Dec 18, 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 Dec 18, 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.
