About the Scholarship
Scholarship Guidelines:
This scholarship may be used at any two or four-year College or University, Trade, Technical or Cosmetology School.
Eligibility:
Graduating high school senior - who is a single parent with a demonstrated financial need
Minimum of 2.9 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Completed Scholarship Application with supporting documents uploaded
An Official High School transcript (Non-weighted grade point average on 4.0 scale) emailed by your high school counselor or sent from an electronic system
Application and all supporting materials are due by 11:58 pm CST, on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
If applicant becomes a finalist, a personal interview MAY BE required.
Finalist will be notified of interview the week of Monday, March 3, 2025
Scholarship award winner will be announced at the AISD Family Expo and Resource Fair on (TBD)
Application Package - before you begin the application have the following items available to upload:
Two letters of recommendation from anyone (not related to you) who can speak to your college readiness and/or personal drive.
Proof of SAT or ACT score – Students can order their scores from the ACT/SAT testing websites. Check with your counselor because scores may already be on your official transcript.
Completed Academic Profile signed by your school counselor 2025 Academic Student Profile
Minimum 500 word typed essay, 1” margin, double-spaced, 12 point - Times Roman font style that includes the following:
What are some adversities you face being a young mother? What do you plan to do in the future?
Essay must be written in your own voice. The use of AI or ChatGPT is strictly forbidden. Essays utilizing this format/software will be disqualified.
***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WILL BE DISBURSED DIRECTLY TO THE AWARD WINNER UPON ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION***
For more information contact academic@arlingtoneducation.org
The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education
2025 GIRL2GIRL Scholarship
Sponsor
