2025 Scholarships are now open!

Dear Scholarship Applicant,

Congratulations on your outstanding academic achievement! We're excited to let you know that Labor of Love Youth Development Foundation, Inc. is now accepting 2025 applications for the Labor of Love Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship. As Nelson Mandela wisely said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." The Labor of Love Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to underrepresented graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education at an accredited four-year Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and intend to major in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline. This scholarship program is designed to enhance college accessibility and affordability for deserving students.

By awarding the Labor of Love Diversity Equity & Inclusion Scholarship, our organization hopes to empower and support the next generation of underrepresented STEM professionals, while also helping to create a more inclusive and diverse STEM community.

For the 2025 scholarship application year, we are offering a one-time scholarship to eligible graduating high school seniors in the amount of $1,000.00.

TO HAVE YOUR APPLICATION REVIEWED, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ALONG WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION:

1. Provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation, with at least one from your school teacher or counselor.
2. Submit your High School Transcript in PDF format, including the date and an authorized signature to ensure authenticity.
3. Write a 500-750 word essay on one of the following essay prompts:

Essay Prompt 1:

“Describe a challenge you’ve faced as a student pursuing your education and how it has shaped your aspirations to succeed in a STEM-related field. How do you plan to use your career in STEM to create a more inclusive and diverse future?”

Essay Prompt 2:

“Why is attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) important to you? How will the experience prepare you to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your chosen field?”

Essay Prompt 3:

“Imagine you have achieved your dream career in a STEM-related field. How will you use your position to address disparities in access to education, healthcare, or technology for underrepresented communities?”

• Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.
• Graduating high school senior from the CSRA.
• Attending a Historically Black College or University (Fall 2025). 
• Majoring in a STEM-related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted).

Applicants should carefully complete the scholarship application, ensuring that all required documents and information are provided. It is important for applicants to showcase their academic achievements, passion for STEM, and dedication to promoting diversity within their field of study.

For any inquiries, please contact us at scholarships@laborofloveyouth.org