LACCW Resilience Scholarship Program Grant

The LACCW Resilience Scholarship Program, initiated by the Los Angeles County Commission for Women, supports women in overcoming personal and academic challenges. Established in 1999, it has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships, emphasizing resilience and determination. Eligible applicants must reside in Los Angeles County and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA while enrolled in accredited educational programs. This scholarship not only provides financial assistance but also motivates women to achieve their academic goals despite adversities.

Los Angeles County Commission for Women
Commissioner Janet Elliot Mummey, Esq., had the foresight and impetus to create the Resilience Scholarship. A tireless champion for women, children, and the elderly, she dedicated her professional career to empowering and improving women's education. Since the inception of the Resilience Scholarship in 1999, the Los Angeles County Commission for Women has maintained its steadfast commitment to this invaluable endeavor. The Commission for Women has awarded more than half a million dollars in educational scholarships to women throughout Los Angeles County.
LACCW defines resilience as those students who have demonstrated exceptional perseverance in the face of challenges, whether personal, academic, or social.
This scholarship serves to recognize individuals who have overcome adversity—such as financial hardship, family difficulties, health issues, or other obstacles—while maintaining a commitment to their education and personal growth. This award values and seeks to emphasize qualities like determination, adaptability, and the ability to rise above difficult circumstances to achieve academic success and contribute to their community.
The Resilience Scholarship is a source of financial support and motivational resource for women within Los Angeles County wishing to pursue a college degree or post-secondary certification program. The scholarship seeks to support women and girls whose resilience and determination have overcome considerable hardship. As such, our scholarship funds can subsidize incidentals above and beyond allowable expenses covered by federal and state financial aid.

Eligibility

First-time applicants must reside within Los Angeles County.Students must be enrolled in or plan to attend an accredited university, community college or post-secondary certification program and provide proof of enrollment or attendance, including any of the following: current letter of intent to enroll, current enrollment schedule, recent transcripts, or current letter from counselor/program director verifying enrollment.High school seniors (12th graders) must graduate with their high school diploma or GED by June 2026 and attend a university, community college, or vocational/trade school in Fall 2026.Student applicants must have a minimum cumulative S/B 2.5 GPA.Students must be enrolled in or taking a minimum of 6 units per term.Prior applicants can reapply and be considered by verifying continued enrollment in an academic or vocational program.Continuous applicants enrolled at a college or university are not required to reside in Los Angeles County while attending their educational institution to be considered.Before you complete the application, you must identify the district in which you reside. If you are currently away at college, please use the address of your permanent residence to determine your district. Your permanent residence must be located within the boundaries of Los Angeles County for your application to be considered.