Black Girl Scholarship Fund

Black Girl Scholarship Fund Application

Application Deadline - April 14, 2025
According to the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy*, only 1.8% of philanthropic dollars in the United States are invested in causes focused on women and girls. Investment in women and girls of color is even lower; according to an analysis by Ms. Foundation in 2020 less than 1% of the nearly $70 billion given annually by foundations across America, reaches women and girls of color. And, in the American South, women of color receive the lowest amount of philanthropic funding per capita in the entire country. The Black Girl Scholarship Fund’s goal is to address the historic underinvestment of women and girls of color and begin to close the gap.

Black Girl Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors with a 2.5 minimum GPA and roots in Alabama pursuing a higher education degree at an accredited institution. Preference will be given to Black girl applicants and financial need will be taken into consideration. Scholarship recipients receive $1,000 to be applied to their tuition or educational expenses.

To apply, qualified candidates must answer the following questions, respond to the essay prompt and submit an unofficial high school transcript, a resume, and a completed recommendation form.

Scholarship Eligibility:
- Applicants must identify as a Black or African American female
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4 - point scale
- Applicants must be accepted to an accredited 2 year or 4 year college or university
- Applicants must be a 2025 graduating senior attending high school or home schooled in Alabama
Thank you for taking the time to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application.
I. Personal Data:

Tell us about yourself.
Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate:*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No.:*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail :*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Mailing Address (if different from home address)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What race or ethnicity best describes you? *
Are you a first-generation college student? (someone whose parents/legal guardians did not complete a bachelor's degree)*

YesNo
Have you earned a minimum GPA of a 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale?*

YesNo
Primary Guardian:*

First NameLast Name
Primary Guardian's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
II. Secondary/ Post-Secondary Information:
Anticipated High School Graduation Date:*

MonthDayYear
Date
High School Attended:*
Are you a graduating from a high school or home school program in Alabama in 2025?*

YesNo
School Address:*

Street Address

Streetdress Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Have you applied to a post-secondary institution (community college, university, trade school)*

YesNo
Please list all post-secondary institutions you've received acceptance (please type N/A if you have not received acceptance)
III. Short Written Response
Tell us how this scholarship will assist you in meeting your goals. *

0/150
Tell us about yourself. Share your academic and career goals. *

0/150
500 Word Essay: If you had the opportunity to make a change in your community or society at large, what would it be, and why?*

0/500
IV. Digital Uploads

*PDF or Microsoft Word accepted.
Resume:*

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Unofficial Transcript*

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Recommender Contact Information

First NameLast Name
Recommender Email
example@example.com
Recommendation Letter *

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V. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
E-Signature:*
*Application Deadline is April 2025 .
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Black Girl Scholarship Fund Application

I. Personal Data:

II. Secondary/ Post-Secondary Information:

III. Short Written Response

IV. Digital Uploads

V. Applicant's E-Signature