The Discovering Me Scholarship Essay Contest

The Discovering Me Scholarship Essay Contest

Presented by: Esther Productions, Inc. in partnership with the Black Student Fund and the Anacostia Coordinating Council

Supported by grants from: Kerry S. Pearson LLC, Fort Myer Construction Corporation Charitable Foundation, Emmanuel Bailey Veterans Corps, and Esther's Friends

Overview

Annual cash prize scholarship for teen girls facing the challenge of father absence. Applicants write essays sharing their personal stories of resilience and self-discovery while growing up without their father.

Award Amount

Up to $1,500 in scholarship prizes

Geographic Scope

District of Columbia residents only

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a girl between ages 13-18
• Must be a resident of the District of Columbia
• Must be growing up in a home without the presence or active engagement of a biological father due to one of the following:
- Divorce - Parent separation (no longer living in same home) - Parents never lived together - Father is incarcerated

Essay Requirements

• Length: 750-1,500 words
• Topic: How you have handled growing up without your father while discovering yourself and your resilience
• What your story could win: Up to $1,500 scholarship

Contact Information

• Email: estherproductionsinc@gmail.com