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Congratulations to our 2023 Scholars!
This is the largest class of awardees in PSCS history and these 21 scholars join a myriad of women from all fields of study and walks of life who are determined to make a difference.
PSCS winners are a unique cohort of women around the United States, who have been given the charge to change the world through their pursuit of higher education.
The Perry ‘Second Chances’ Scholarship thanks Armature Philanthropy through the Foundation for Louisiana powered by the Amalgamated Foundation for its extremely generous donation!
Foundation for Louisiana is a catalyst for justice. FFL invests in communities and ideas, builds partnerships, and transforms policies and systems for an equitable, stronger Louisiana.
We use our power responsibly, acknowledge it, and push it outward. We are Black-led and honor the knowledge of people of color, women, two-spirit and transgender individuals—and the many ways in which these identities intersect. We are bold in our analysis and movement towards freedom, amplifying the lived experiences of Louisianans closest to the work. We bring people with us, and people bring us with them. Foundation For Louisiana Website
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Gabrielle Perry, MPH founded The Perry ‘Second Chances’ Scholarship Award in honor of her late father, U.S. Army Master Sergeant Thurman Perry Jr., to help women and girls impacted by incarceration pursue higher education and change their lives. It is the flagship program of The Thurman Perry Foundation.
The 2024 Scholarship Cycle is NOW OPEN! PSCS is accepting online applications until April 27, 2024 11:59PM PST.
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Any inquiries may be directed to scholarship@theperryscholarship.org
The Facts
Mass incarceration in the United States uniquely impacts women and girls. The Perry ‘Second Chances’ Scholarship has a vested interest in illuminating the facts related to how the current criminal justice system affects women and girls in prisons and jails throughout our nation.
Meet Our PSCS Awardees!
Congratulations to our 2023 awardees!
The winners of this year’s application round received one-time $2,000 scholarships to assist them with their matriculation at a 2-to-4 year accredited college, vocational school, or university.
In memory of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Thurman Perry Jr., The Perry ‘Second Chances’ Scholarship started with one goal in mind: to support those striving to better themselves and pursue higher education despite their pasts. We are recognized as a subsidiary program of The Thurman Perry Foundation, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 86-2519876.
