Scholarship

Curry Award for Girls and Young Women

Silicon Valley Community Foundation Original Source
Award

$1,000 - $1,000

Deadline

No deadline

Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Curry Award for Girls and Young Women was established by Eleanor Williams Curry, an active civic leader on the Peninsula. This scholarship provides financial support to young women who are self-motivated, need financial support, and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles. The award is specifically designed for young women who have dropped out of school for reasons beyond their control or have undergone unusual hardships to remain in school. The selection committee considers circumstances related to possible ethnic or racial discrimination, physical disability, or the choice of a nontraditional area of study. This scholarship recognizes resilience and determination in the face of significant challenges, providing up to $1,000 to help young women pursue their educational goals at two- or four-year colleges or universities.

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Residency
United States
Applicants
individual
Age
18 - 27 years old
Gender
female
Priority for
women_in_stem, racial_minorities, disabled, low_income

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

transcripts

Review process

Selection committee reviews applications considering financial need, academic performance (maximum 3.3 GPA), demonstrated hardships, and circumstances related to discrimination, disability, or nontraditional study choices

Restrictions

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