GIRLS Scholarship

Thank you for your interest!
Applications for this year are now closed. The next application cycle will be January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020

GIRLS Scholarship Application
Growing, Inspiring, Respecting, Learning, Succeeding

Empower Her, Inc. is proud to announce that we received 21 applications for 2019.
Two applicants will be awarded a scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded to a girl who is a Senior in High School, will be attending a college/university and who has provided exceptional service
to her community acting as a positive role model to others.
The recipients of the award will be notified by June 1.
The Scholarship Award Amount for 2019 is $300

Read about our past winners below the application.

Criteria for scholarship:

Resident of a town in New Haven County
High School Senior accepted into a college/university
GPA of 3.4 or higher
Extracurricular participation
Community service

Proof of residency within New Haven County, CT and a copy of acceptance letter from the private school or college/university required.

Personal Information

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Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Email *

Proof of Residence *

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Social Media Accounts (if applicable)

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Academic Information

Current School *

GPA *

School you will be attending Fall 2020 *

Major in College *

Acceptance Letter *

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Extracurricular Activities

Please include capacity and length of involvement.

Sports *

Clubs *

Community Service

Please include as much detail as possible for each form of service such as: organization, time served, supervisor, duties, etc.

Community Service *

In 500 words or less, please describe why you would be the ideal candidate for this award *

References

Please include three references who are not family members.

Reference #1:

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Relationship *

Email *

Phone Number *

Reference #2:

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Email *

Relationship *

Phone Number *

Reference #3

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Email *

Relationship *

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GIRLS (Growing, Inspiring, Respecting, Learning, Succeeding)
2018 Recipients

Our 2018 recipients, Grace Whitman and Sinead Donnelly each received a $250 scholarship.

Grace Whitman, a senior at Amity High School, has been involved in various clubs throughout her high school career including those to help new and transfer student acclimate to Amity. Grace held positions on two swim teams and two softball teams all four years, competing at Varsity level and maintaining Team Captain. She has volunteered at many organizations working with children including: Holy Infant Church, Orange Little League, Homework Help Center and Fun Sports America. Grace will be attending Providence College in the fall.

Sinead Donnelly, a senior at Sacred Heart Academy, participated in many school activities including orchestra, Key Club and Peer Connection. She played soccer both for school and her town, rowed for Yale Community Rowing and was on the indoor and outdoor track teams. Sinead's community service experience revolved around children including: West Haven Child Development Center, soccer coach for New Haven Youth Soccer and counselor for St. Aeden's Church Vacation Bible School. She was also involved in the Irish Cultural and Sports Association of Southern Connecticut. Sinead will be attending the University of Vermont in the fall.

Thank you for your interest!Applications for this year are now closed. The next application cycle will be January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020