Brown Girls Learn Scholarship Fund (BGLSF) Mission & Scholarship Details
Mission
The Brown Girls Learn Scholarship Fund (BGLSF) is dedicated to empowering teenage mothers of African American, Hispanic, and Native descent who reside in economically disadvantaged communities. Our mission is to support them in achieving their educational aspirations and fostering both professional and personal growth.
Purpose
BGLSF aims to identify high school seniors and first-year college students who are committed to creating a future of success on their own terms. We also recognize individuals pursuing non-traditional educational pathways through training or certificate programs, such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs and other career-related certifications.
Scholarship Reward
This year, three students will be selected to receive an $800 scholarship to assist with financial expenses related to college, books, or training/certificate programs. The scholarship will be disbursed in two payments:
$400 at the beginning of the semester
$400 upon completion of the first semester, contingent on meeting the scholarship requirements
Qualifications
To be eligible, applicants must:
✅ Reside in a low-income neighborhood in NYC
✅ Be of African American, Hispanic, or Native descent
✅ Be a high school senior or currently enrolled in a full-time/part-time undergraduate program
(Training and certificate program participants will also be considered)
✅ Maintain a GPA of 2.5 - 3.0 in their first semester to receive the second payment
✅ If enrolled in a training or certificate program (e.g., CNA, construction, etc.), they must:
Complete 10 hours of volunteer work related to their field of study by the end of the first semester
If volunteer opportunities are unavailable, provide a career plan before completing the program
*Applications will be received ongoing until three eligible candidates are identified*