Geneva Fund Scholarship

Direct application

$5,000

Eligibility

Demographics
Woman
Education level
Bachelor degreeUndergraduate

About this scholarship

Teen mothers who gave birth at age 19 or younger, or currently pregnant students, pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited four-year college or university may apply for the Geneva Fund Scholarship.

Recipients receive a $5,000 award toward undergraduate study. First-time students, transfer students, and returning students who paused education due to parenting may apply.

Submit the application form with a 500-word essay on your educational and career aspirations, proof of enrollment or acceptance, and one recommendation letter from a teacher, mentor, employer, or community leader. The Geneva Fund supports teen mothers balancing motherhood with higher education.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Completed application form
  • 500-word essay on educational and career aspirations and the scholarship's impact
  • Proof of current enrollment or acceptance
  • One recommendation letter from a teacher, mentor, employer, or community leader
  • High school transcript
  • One letter of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your academic achievements, determination and character
  • Official or unofficial copy of your high school transcript
  • Completed application form with personal, contact, and academic information (GPA, current school, graduation date) plus list of extracurricular activities
  • Submit all documents via email to contact@genevafund.org by the deadline (May 15)
  • First-time students, transfer students, and students returning after a parenting-related educational pause may apply.
  • Submit all materials by email to contact@genevafund.org.