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Natasha Stevens Legacy Fund (Dr. Natasha Stevens Microgrant for Girl Rising Student Ambassadors)

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Funding Amount

$500 USD per recipient

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dr. Natasha Stevens Microgrant for Girl Rising Student Ambassadors

Overview: In honor of Dr. Natasha Stevens, Girl Rising provides annual microgrants to students and student groups working to raise awareness in their communities about girls' education and gender equity.

Amount: $500 USD per recipient

Background: Established in memory of Dr. Natasha Stevens—a dedicated educator and passionate champion for girls' empowerment—this award honors her legacy by uplifting the next generation of changemakers.

Focus Areas:

  • Girls' education advocacy

  • Gender equity promotion

  • Community awareness-raising

  • Youth activism and leadership

  • Climate justice and eco-feminism (as demonstrated by past recipients)

  • STEM education for girls
  • Eligibility:

  • Students and student groups

  • Girl Rising Student Ambassadors (priority/demonstrated connection)

  • Young leaders aged 17-25 (based on Future Rising Fellowship age range and recipient profiles)

  • Individuals passionate about creating impact through girls' education and gender equity
  • Geographic Scope: Global (recipients from Pakistan, India, Chile, and other countries)

    Contact Information:

  • Girl Rising offices:

  • - D-18, 1st Floor, Panchsheel Enclave, New Delhi - 110017 India
    - 11th Floor Westpark Towers, Mpesi Lane off Muthithi Road, Westlands Nairobi Kenya
    - 11 Broadway, Suite 615, New York NY 10004 USA
  • Website: girlrising.org

  • Contact: contact@girlrising.org (from footer)
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Specific application details for 2026 are not provided in available materials. Based on past announcements:

    • Applications are announced periodically on Girl Rising's website and through their Student Ambassador network
    • Applicants should be prepared to articulate their advocacy work and community impact
    • Award winners are announced publicly with their stories featured on Girl Rising's platform

    Note: As of the most recent announcement (April 2025), five recipients were selected. Applicants should monitor Girl Rising's website for 2026 application deadlines and procedures.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    womenyouth-leadershipeducation-equity

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