The Girl Up Scholarship Fund application is open to self-identified girls, young women, and gender non-conforming youth who were assigned female at birth, of all nationalities and backgrounds.
Girl Up welcomes Scholarship Fund applications from all individuals regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, cultural and ethnic background, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Girl Up is committed to bridging the gender gap and breaking down barriers everywhere they exist. Supported by partners and donors, the new Girl Up Scholarship Fund honors young leaders’ unwavering commitment to making the world a better place for every girl, everywhere.
Eligibility Criteria
The Girl Up Scholarship application is open to any self-identified girl or woman who:
- Is a Girl Up participant (event attendee, Club member, program participant, etc.)
- Is enrolled in a 2-year, 4-year, or technical college by time of funds disbursement (high school seniors can apply!)
- Is pursuing specific field in select categories:
- Storytelling – pursuing storytelling/communications fields and/or related field;
- Sports – pursuing athletics, sports-related field and/or plans to use sports as a platform for advocacy
- STEM – pursuing science, technology, engineering, math and/or related field
- Has no familial relationship with a UN Foundation employee or other conflict-of-interest with the UN Foundation
- NOTE: The Girl Up Scholarships application is open to applicants of all nationalities. Applicants who identify as first-generation American, Black or African-American, Latinx, undocumented, DACA, and/or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Evaluation and selection criteria will be weighted for a competitive and fair evaluation. Selection criteria will include:
- Demonstrated commitment to gender equality
- Leadership potential
- Community involvement and school activities
- Educational and career goals and challenges
- Past academic performance (e.g. GPA)
- Applicant’s background (e.g. financial need, first-gen, DACA, disabilities, etc.)
- Letter of recommendation from an instructor, mentor, etc. and not a family member
