GGRF SCHOLARSHIPS

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1. The Guyanese Girls Rock Merit Scholarship removes some of the financial burdens associated with attending college.

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Applicants:

Must be a participant of Guyanese Girls Rock Foundation, YWLA
Successfully complete the YWLA Leadership course assignments and a final project.
Must be a freshman accepted to an accredited college pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Has a 2.7 GPA and above

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Amount:  $500 and $1,000

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Eligible YWLA students should contact the program director regarding the application process.

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2. The Guyanese Girls Rock Technology Award recognizes young women for their interests and aspirations in technology-related fields.

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– Must be a participant of Guyanese Girls Rock Foundation, YWLA
– Successfully completed the YWLA Leadership course assignments and the final project.
– Must be a freshman pursuing acceptance to an accredited college pursuing an undergraduate degree in a computer science or engineering field.
– Has a 3.0 GPA and above

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Amount:  $1,000 plus a new laptop computer (1 scholarship)

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Eligible YWLA students should contact the program director regarding the application process.

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PAST RECIPIENTS

 

 

 

2022 Merit Scholarship

Name: Madison Edwards
College: Sophie Davis (CUNY)
Major: Biomedical Science
Award: $1000

2022 Merit Scholarship

Name: Brianna Loo
College: SUNY Stony Brook
Major: Biomedical Science
Award: $1000

2022 Merit Scholarship

Name: Ashley Ragubar
College: John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Major: Forensic Psychology
Award: $1500, Elteni Named Scholarship

2022 Merit Scholarship

Name: Sharona Nagamuthu
College: Georgetown University
Major: Diplomatic Relations/Foreign Services
Award: $1000

2022 Merit Scholarship

Name: Lalita Singh
College: John Jay College
Major: Toxicology
Award: $1000

2022 Merit Scholarship

Name: Amanda Prashad
College: Barnard College
Major: Biochemistry
Award: $1000

2021 Merit Scholarship

Name: Tai Timmerman
College: Howard University
Major: Immunology Science
Award: $1000

2021 Merit Scholarship

Name: Annalisha Hakim
College: York College
Major: Real Estate 
Award: $1000

2021 Merit Scholarship

Name: Arissa Edwards
College: St. John’s University
Major: Radiology/Oncology Research
Award: $1000

2021 Merit Scholarship

Name: Rickyel Martin
College: La Guardia College
Major: Technology and Business
Award: $1000

2021 Merit Scholarship

Name: Isabella Ramjit
College: Case Western Reserve
Major: Global Public Health
Award: $1000

2020 Merit Scholarship

Name: Saniya Gajadhur 
Attending: St. John’s University
Major: Sports Law
Award: $1000

2020 Merit Scholarship

Name: Deanna Lettley
Attending: Suny Plattsburgh
Major: Pre-Med
Award: $1000

2019 Merit Scholarship

Name: Taivia Harris
Attending: Queens Borough Community College
Major: Forensic Science
Award: $1,000

2019 Merit Scholarship

Name: Ruquayyah Masood 
Attending: Hunter College
Major: Biology
Award: $1000

2018 Technology Scholarship

Recipient: Jasmyne Jean-Remy
Attending: Brandeis University
Major: Computer Science & Business
Award: $1000 and a laptop computer

2018 Merit Scholarship

Recipient: Ananda D. Howell
Attending: Pace University
Major: Psychology
Award: $1,000