Girl Ambassador Program
Scholarship Application

Continuing Education - For High School Seniors and Alumnae

Black girl on a college campus studying on a park bench

The Girl Ambassador journey does not end at high school graduation. Our alumnae continue to receive support with internships, mentoring, and education.

In 2024 Subject Matter awarded Girls For A Change $25,000 to launch the Girls For A Change Education Fund, managed by the Community Foundation for Greater Richmond. The fund provides scholarships for continuing education, certifications, and vocational training.

What the Education Fund supports

  • Four-year colleges and universities
  • Two-year community colleges
  • Vocational and trade schools
  • Professional certifications and credential programs

How to get involved

  • Apply for a scholarship
    Applications will open and close on specific dates set by our Education Fund team. A link will be added once the application is live.
  • Donate to the Education Fund
    Individuals, civic groups, Greek organizations, foundations, and companies can support scholarships through an online donation link. 

By investing in the Education Fund, you help Black girls move from opportunity to outcome and build a legacy of leadership and excellence.

Why Apply

The Education Fund supports Girl Ambassador participants:

  • Bridge financial gaps that often block access to higher education.
  • Focus on learning rather than constant financial stress.
  • Move into well-paying, meaningful careers.
  • Grow as leaders who give back to their communities.

Eligible Girl Ambassador seniors who have completed at least three years in the program, or who are invited to apply, can use scholarships year after year as they progress through degrees or certifications.

Lean more about GAP

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  • Girl Ambassador Program Student Scholarship Application

    Applicants must be:
    • An active Girl Ambassador Program participant (current year senior)
    • Applying for a scholarship for higher education
    • A resident living in the Richmond Metropolitan Area
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  • Phone number where you wish to be contacted.
  • Give a Parent or Guardian's accessible phone number here.
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  • We will follow up in April to determine if the school or certification can be supported through our scholarship opportunities.
  • Your response should be between 290 and 500 words. If you choose to upload a video instead of a written response, write "video" in this box.
  • If you choose to submit a video response to the prompt "The importance of continuing education in your life," put a link to that video here. You must upload the video to YouTube or Vimeo, list it as public, and share a link to the video here.
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      Please upload a 500 -1,000 word essay on the impact that Girls For A Change has had on your life. Pleas include how you will be able to pass the baton to Black girls behind you with the opportunity to continue your education
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