SWIH Empowerment Scholarship

Strong Women In Heels’ mission is to empower women by providing them a platform to fulfill their aspirations and enhance their knowledge and skills. We believe that education is a precious asset that can help women achieve their full potential and positively impact their communities.

The SWIH Empowerment Scholarship was established to further our commitment to empowering young women and creating a better future for all. This scholarship is intended to provide financial aid to its recipients and serve as a beacon of hope and encouragement for women to pursue their educational goals and succeed in their chosen careers.

Application Requirements

Who Qualifies?

• High school senior girls graduating in the Spring of 2024 with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• You must have officially been accepted into a university, community college, or vocational institute for the 2024 Summer or Fall semester.
• You must currently live in the Big Bend area (Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Franklin, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties).

Essay

You must upload a short essay telling us about yourself and your goals, along with answering one of the prompts below. 

1. As a young woman, what do you think are the biggest challenges facing your generation? What steps have you taken or plan to take to address them?
   
2. How important is women’s empowerment in today’s society? How can women empower each other, and what actions have you taken to empower other women?

Essays should be between 350 – 500 words.

Acceptance Letter and Transcript

You must upload a copy of your high school transcript or report card showing your current GPA and a copy of your official acceptance letter from a university, college, or vocational institution.