How much funding does Gayle Miller Leaders of Change Scholarships provide?

Gayle Miller Leaders of Change Scholarships provides $25,000 and $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Gayle Miller Leaders of Change Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Gayle Miller Leaders of Change Scholarships

ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Funding Amount

$25,000 and $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Gayle Miller Leaders of Change Scholarships

Overview: Scholarship program for first-generation college-bound students from Alliance College-Ready Public Schools.

Geographic Scope: Los Angeles, California

Focus Areas: Supporting first-generation college students with financial assistance to reduce burden and allow focus on academic achievement.

Eligibility:

Graduating seniors from Alliance schools

First-generation college-bound students

Award Details:

Multiple awards available: six $25,000 and $5,000 scholarships

Program now in its fifth year (as of 2018)

Total of $1 million raised by Alliance Young Professionals Network (YPN) to support the program

Background: The scholarship program was established and is managed by Alliance College-Ready Public Schools' Young Professional Network (YPN), a board made up of philanthropic-minded young civic leaders, including at least one Alliance alumnus. The scholarships allow students to spend more time on academic achievement rather than being burdened by financial concerns.

Contact: Courtney Reed [email protected]

Organization: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, a non-profit network of 28 high-performing public charter schools in Los Angeles serving 13,000 scholars