Shiras Educational Scholarship

Application Dates: September 1 - 21, 2024

Pomona Valley Section NCNW is excited to establish the Shiras Educational Scholarship to empower and uplift single parents in their academic pursuits. Our organization firmly believes in the transformative power of education and recognizes the unique challenges single parents face in their quest for higher learning. 

Pomona Valley Section NCNW is committed to promoting community involvement, educational achievement, and self-pride in the Pomona Valley region. We are further committed to the fulfillment of Mary McLeod Bethune's legacy, which is to "Leave no one behind." Understanding the challenges single parents face, we have initiated the Shiras Educational Scholarship to provide financial assistance and encouragement to those striving for academic excellence while managing parenthood's responsibilities. 

The Shiras Educational Scholarship will be awarded to two single parents who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to their educational goals. We are pleased to offer a scholarship of $2,500 to each recipient for educational expenses, including tuition, textbooks, and other associated costs. 

Single parents often face unique challenges in pursuing higher education, balancing the demands of parenting, work, and academic responsibilities. By specifically targeting this demographic, we aim to provide financial support and a source of encouragement and recognition for their remarkable dedication. 

Interested applicants can apply for the Shiras Educational Scholarship from September 1 - 21, 2024 (early applications are accepted) through our Google Forms application. Applicants must be residents of the following cities: Pomona, Ontario, Claremont, Upland, Chino, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Montclair, Rancho Cucamonga, La Verne, and San Dimas. They must be single parents of children under 18 years of age and attend a college, university, or trade school to pursue an associate’s degree or higher.

We require each applicant to provide verification documents in person, such as a driver's license or state ID, one utility bill for resident verification, children's birth certificates, and unofficial college transcripts. The location is to be determined. Please indicate below which dates you are available to provide documentation in person. Please note that the documentation is solely for verification; we will not retain your documents.

Applications are closed for the Shiras Educational Scholarship.