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GUYANESE GIRLS ROCK SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Guyanese Girls Rock Merit Scholarship is available to 12th Grade participants of the GGRF Young Women's Leadership Academy (YWLA) who have gained acceptance into an accredited college or university. This scholarship is designed to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with pursuing higher education.

Eligibility

Applicants:

  • Must be a participant of Guyanese Girls Rock Foundation, YWLA
  • Successfully completed the YWLA Leadership course assignments and the final project.
  • Has a 2.7 GPA and above
Award

Amount:  $500 and $1000

How To Apply

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

The Guyanese Girls Rock Young Women Leadership Academy (YWLA) supports the development of young female leaders in the Guyanese community.   Through a series of instructor-led lessons and workshops, young women and girls are given a unique opportunity to learn from and build trusting relationships with female professionals and mentors.  This bi-weekly Saturday program focuses on 3 key areas:  building identity,  developing self-confidence, and learning leadership skills.

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2023 Named Scholarship

Name: Rihanna Harris
College: St. John's University
Major: Biology
Award: $1000 Mildred Way Named Scholarship plus $500 GGRF

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2022 Merit Scholarship

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

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2023 Merit Scholarship

Name: Macy Katideen
College: City College of New York
Major: Civil Engineering 
Award: $1000 GGRF

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2022 Merit Scholarship

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

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2023 Merit Scholarship

Name: Jasmine Collins
College: Emory University 
Major: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Award: $1000 GGRF plus $500 PACE University Health Science Profession

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2022 Merit Scholarship

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

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2022 Merit Scholarship

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

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2022 Merit Scholarship

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

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2022 Merit Scholarship

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

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2021 Merit Scholarship

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

Annalisha

2021 Merit Scholarship

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

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2021 Merit Scholarship

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

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2021 Merit Scholarship

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

Isabella

2021 Merit Scholarship

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

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2020 Merit Scholarship

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

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2020 Merit Scholarship

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

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2019 Merit Scholarship

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

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2019 Merit Scholarship

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

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2018 Merit Scholarship

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

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2018 Merit Scholarship

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