Who Can Apply:
- Constance W. Thompson was an educator, Girl Scout troop leader, and Girl Scouts membership area director who dedicated over twenty years to uplifting young minds.
- Constance was a devoted mother and was passionate about building confidence in young women and ensuring they had the knowledge and support they needed to succeed. She deeply valued reading, history, and civic organizations that focused on women’s advancement, believing that every educated and empowered woman strengthens society.
- This scholarship seeks to support students who share Constance W. Thompson’s passion for education, leadership, and societal impact.
- Any high school senior or four-year undergraduate student with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re pursuing a field related to education, civic engagement, or women’s advocacy and if they have volunteering experience and active involvement in community service or extracurricular activities that promote confidence and leadership in young women.
Submission: To apply, tell us why you’re passionate about women’s empowerment, what your career goals are, and how you plan to make a difference through your career. Additionally, upload one or two letters of recommendation from an educator or mentor.
Deadline: August 2, 2025
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/constance-w-thompson-empowerment-scholarship/