1. The Guyanese Girls Rock Merit Scholarship removes some of the financial burdens associated with attending college.
Eligibility
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
Award
Amount: $500 and $1,000
How to Apply
Eligible YWLA students should contact the program director regarding the application process.
2. The Guyanese Girls Rock Technology Award recognizes young women for their interests and aspirations in technology-related fields.
Eligibility
– 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
Award
Amount: $1,000 plus a new laptop computer (1 scholarship)
How to Apply
Eligible YWLA students should contact the program director regarding the application process.
PAST RECIPIENTS
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2021 Merit Scholarship Name: Tai Timmerman |
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2021 Merit Scholarship Name: Annalisha Hakim |
2021 Merit Scholarship Name: Arissa Edwards |
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2021 Merit Scholarship Name: Rickyel Martin |
2021 Merit Scholarship Name: Isabella Ramjit |
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2020 Merit Scholarship Name: Saniya Gajadhur |
2020 Merit Scholarship Name: Deanna Lettley |
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2019 Merit Scholarship Name: Taivia Harris |
2019 Merit Scholarship Name: Ruquayyah Masood |
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2018 Technology Scholarship Recipient: Jasmyne Jean-Remy |
2018 Merit Scholarship Recipient: Ananda D. Howell |