Generation Hope Scholar Program
Type of award: Scholarship, renewable.
Intended use: For undergraduate study at 2-year or 4-year institution in United States.
Eligibility: Applicant must be no older than 25. Applicant must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Application requirements : Interview, recommendations, transcript. Must be a resident of the DC Metro area (DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia). Must be a teen parent (defined as having a child by the age of 19) and be age 25 or younger at the time of application submission. Submit a copy of SAR or FAFSA, two letters of recommendation, and a current transcript with submission.
Additional information: Minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be raising or actively involved in child's life (defined by regular support and care of your child). Must be attending or planning to attend college in the Washington DC Metro area. Must plan to take a minimum of 6 credits each semester. Residency is open to US Citizens, permanent legal residents, and individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration.
Amount of award: $1,200-$2,400
Number of awards: 33
Number of applicants: 65
Application deadline: April 1
Notification begins: June 15 Total
amount awarded: $92,000
Contact: Generation Hope
415 Michigan Avenue NE Suite 250
Washington, DC 20017 Phone: 202-642-5649
Web: www.supportgenerationhope.org
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