Scholarships & Grants

Mama Mary

Undergraduate Scholarship

 $1,000

Named for Mary M. Rhodes. Mother of Dr. Sankofa Waters. Awarded to a blackgirl undergraduate student. Must apply.

Mama Audre

Graduate Scholarship

 $1,000

Named for Audre Lorde. Awarded to a blackgirl graduate student. Must apply. Preference is given to applicants who conduct research with/for blackgirls.

Warrior Grant

Mothers

 $1,000

Gift card applied toward computer purchase for a blackgirl who is a mother (biological, foster, othermother) and enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student. No application required; must be nominated. Preference is given to nominees/mothers who are primary parents.

Reclaiming My Time Grant 

Self Care 

 $500

Named after much celebrated declaration of Congressman Maxine Waters (July 2017). Gift card applied toward self-care activities. No application required; must be nominated. Preference is given to nominees who are enrolled in an academic or training program.