Amount: $2,400
Deadline: March 20
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
Generation Hope provides scholarships and wraparound support services, including mentorship, to teen parents and student parents pursuing higher education. It aims to break the cycle of poverty through education and leadership development.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.0+
- Demographic: single-parent, first-gen
- Teen parents and student parents (ages 16-25) in college, with at least one dependent child. Must be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year institution in the DC metro area, or online at any US institution if resident in DC area. Strong commitment to education and leadership potential.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essays
- Official transcripts
- Proof of parenthood
- Financial need documentation
Timeline
Applications open in January. Deadline March 20. Interviews in April. Winners announced in May.
Tips
Share your personal story of balancing parenthood and academics. Emphasize your resilience, determination, and commitment to both your child(ren) and your educational goals. Highlight any leadership you've shown.