The Aspiring Young Advocates Scholarship

AYA Consulting Firm, LLC recognizes oppression at an institutional level and seeks to address the manifestations of inequity in our education systems on the individual, interpersonal, institutional and structural level towards a more equitable future. This scholarship serves to help ensure educational access broadly and alleviate the financial burden of higher education. 

We recognize capitalism in our society is a pervasive pillar of inequity in our society and serves as a barrier to creating equitable access to all scholars. This scholarship serves as just a step in creating conditions and access for the brilliance and leadership of our young leaders to thrive as they develop, learn and find their space in the world as leaders in their pursuit of higher education.

The following scholarships are available:

Two (2); $500
One (1): $1,000 

You may be eligible if:

(1) Have been accepted to a 2- or 4- year institution of higher education

(2) Are a high school junior or senior  

(3) Are a student of color seeking to lead in advocacy and/or explore advocacy work in your school/community