Scholarship
The Perry ‘Second Chances’ Scholarship Award was created to offer multiple, one-time $4,000 scholarships to women and girls impacted by incarceration who are currently enrolled in a 2-to-4 year accredited college, vocational school, or university.
In memory of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Thurman Perry Jr., known for the generosity and kindness he showed towards others regardless of their station in life, his young daughter, Gabrielle Angelique Perry, a formerly homeless and formerly incarcerated woman who is now a scientist and epidemiologist specializing in infectious diseases, is offering these generous awards on an annual basis.
Priority will be given to women of color. Please note, at this time the award is only open to US citizens attending colleges and universities in the United States.
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Requirements
Unofficial copy of student's most recent transcript with both student’s and institution's name featured on it. NOTE: If selected, an official copy of the transcript will be required.
Two letters of recommendation (E.G. from a current/former teacher, mentor, workplace associate, probation officer, etc.)
1-2 minute video essay filmed horizontally
Scanned copy of student’s official criminal record (NCIC Printout or a news article if available) NOTE: If the applicant is currently incarcerated or is applying as the child of a parent who is currently or formerly incarcerated, proof of arrest/conviction is not required.
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
Other Resources for Aid
Other Resources for Aid
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.
