KEY DATES
April 15, 2024
Application Available / Application Process Begins
The Minerva Scholarship Program
The Minerva Scholarship program was established by Women in California Leadership to support the advancement of women in the State of California. Launched in 2015, the foundation was established with the purpose of empowering women and enhancing the lives of women and girls. To this end, the foundation is committed to providing scholarships to select women of promise in order to help them achieve their educational objectives.
DEADLINE
May 31, 2024
Deadline for Submission of Applications
- All applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on May 31, 2024
- Late applications will NOT be accepted
- Paper applications will NOT be accepted
July 15, 2024
Announcement of Scholarship Winners
July 15, 2024
Announcement of $10,000 Golden Minerva Scholarship Winner
ELIGIBILITY
Scholarship Awards:
- Up to 108 one-time $3,000 scholarships
- One $10,000 scholarship
In order to be eligible for scholarship consideration students must meet the following requirements:
- All California residents may apply and will be considered
- Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Eligible students must gender identify as a woman or girl, or are female regardless of gender identity
Please include the following in your application packet:
- Completed Application
- 250-word Personal Statement
- Resume
- Transcript (official or unofficial)
- Two letters of Recommendation
- Copy of Acceptance Letter/Enrollment Verification Letter
MINERVA SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS
Women In California Leadership
1414 K Street, Suite 250, California 95814
Women in California Leadership is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization ID #45-2806199