The Tools For Our Futures
The PowHERful foundation supports us to be successful. Through inspired seminars, internships, and exposure to powerful experiences, they give us the tools needed for our...
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Scholars
ABOUT POWHERFUL SCHOLARSHIPS
For reasons beyond their control, women from low-income families are less likely than their middle-class counterparts to attend and finish college. This makes it tough for them to get well-paying jobs, maintain healthy lifestyles, and enjoy full societal and civic participation. What many of these young women do have, however, is intellect, resilience, and spark. PowHERful Foundation scholarships and programs exist to get these young women out of the shadows and on the road towards their dreams. Starting with just six girls in 2005, the Foundation has grown into an organization serving 25 young women in our daily program. We reach an even broader audience through our PowHERful Enrichment Conferences, a day-long event focused on educational, personal and professional development for high school and college-aged participants in cities around the country.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SCHOLAR?
Strong Mentorship
Being a part of the foundation has opened so many doors for me. I find that when I need that extra push of motivation,...
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Pursuing My Dreams
The foundation couldn’t have come into my life at a more perfect time. Growing up, I went through many different phases when it came...
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First To Attend College
The PowHERul Foundation means everything to me. If it wasn’t for the foundation I wouldn’t be where I am now. The foundation has provided...
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Part of a Family
The first thing I would like to do is say, THANK YOU! This foundation has truly changed my life and there are honestly no...
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The Best Version of Myself
Everyone I have encountered has been nothing but encouraging, helpful, caring, and understanding. I now have a second family of successful and confident women...
Read MoreEligibility & FAQ
• Acceptance to an accredited four-year college, university, or equivalent
• Evidence of financial need
• Be willing to commit to 5-10 hours of community service a week
• G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher
• Completion of full application including a completed Student Aid Report from the FAFSA or the CSS Profile
You must be 17 years of age or older.
Applications will be open again in March 2019 and will be announced on all of our social media platforms and newsletters.
Scholars receive tuition, room and board, textbooks, plus additional wraparound services which include but are not limited to mentors, internships, and tutoring.
Please feel free to contact us at scholars@powherful.org.
The PowHERful Foundation’s mission is to get young women to, and through, college. We provide financial assistance, mentorship and wraparound support to help these young women achieve their fullest potential. We provide young women with a bridge between obstacles and opportunity, giving them the experiences, education and resources needed to overcome unexpected barriers to success.