2019 GIRLS RISING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Girls Rising believes our girls need to dream big! We are offering 2 education-based scholarships to make those dreams a reality.

Deadline June 1, 2019

Milt Okun Scholarship $2,500 to be used at student's discretion

 Requirements

*Must be present to receive scholarship in person at the Girls Rising Game Changer Awards tent. on 6/26 or 6/28 at My Father's Place in Roslyn, NY
*Female graduating in the class of 2019 anywhere in the United States
*Excellence in Music and/or Arts

Milt Okun was an American arranger, record producer, conductor, singer and founder of Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc. Okun transformed the careers of a dozen or more major U.S. artists who under Okun's tutelage became some of the most successful musical acts of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. A special on PBS alludes to Okun as one of the most influential music producers in history. The donation for this scholarship was created by members of Milt's family and they will review applications along with our Girls Rising Board of Directors.

Sheila Primont Scholarship $2,500 to be used at student's discretion

Requirements

*Must be present to receive scholarship in person at the Girls Rising Beachfest Kick Off Fundraiser, 9/15, Sea Cliff Firehouse, 7pm
*Female graduating in the class of 2019 anywhere on Long Island
*Plans to persue a career in Science, Technology,  Engineering, Arts or Mathematics. (STEAM).

The Sheila Primont scholarship is awarded to a female student excelling in Science, Technology,  Engineering, Arts or Mathematics. A pre school teacher who believed in propelling girls ahead and an advocate for women's rights, Sheila strongly believed in supporting girls and creating opportunities to help them excel. The donation for this scholarship was created by members of Sheila's family and they will review applications along with our Girls Rising Board of Directors.