Building Opportunities for Sistas to Shine (B.O.S.S.) Scholarship Grant

The Mgam Scholarship Foundation

Funding Amount

US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • At least one parent of African descent (e.g., African-American, African, Black Caribbean, Afro-Latina)Graduating High School Senior.
  • Have been accepted at a two- or four-year college/university, or accepted at a vocational/technical school and plan to attend school in the fall of your high-school graduation year.

Geography

  • Legal U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Less than 20 years of ageHave a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale)Not financial need based but financial need sensitive

Other requirements

  • To be considered for a B.O.S.S.
  • Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
  • Cis or Transgender female.

Overview

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Building Opportunities for Sistas to Shine (B.O.S.S.) Scholarship
Introduction
Through the Building Opportunities for Sistas to Shine (B.O.S.S.) Scholarship, we provide financial support to two graduating high school seniors, awarding each at least $1,000 to help them pursue their educational dreams with one less obstacle in their way.
Description
The Building Opportunities for Sistas to Shine Scholarship (B.O.S.S.) aims to make racial equality a reality by helping outstanding Black cis or transgendered women high school students achieve their dreams to continue their education.

Eligibility

To be considered for a B.O.S.S. Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
Cis or Transgender femaleAt least one parent of African descent (e.g., African-American, African, Black Caribbean, Afro-Latina)Graduating High School SeniorHave been accepted at a two- or four-year college/university, or accepted at a vocational/technical school and plan to attend school in the fall of your high-school graduation yearLegal U.S. citizen or permanent residentLess than 20 years of ageHave a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale)Not financial need based but financial need sensitive

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Black women
  • Education

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