I. Mission
The mission of the Phenomenal She Post-Secondary Education (PSE) Scholarship is to enrich the
educational experience and environment for a young woman of color who has graduated high school
or received a GED and is enrolled in a post-secondary education this year, by providing a one-time
grant of $1,000 to serve as financial support for this student.
II. Eligibility Requirements
Students applying for this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
• Applicant must be ages 16-24, a Phenomenal She participant and/or reside in Federal Way or
Des Moines, WA.
• Applicant must have graduated high school or received a GED
• Applicant must be enrolled in a post-secondary education program in this upcoming
academic year (2022-2023).
• Applicant must complete the application requirements listed below.
III. Application Requirements
Deadline to submit application: September 15, 2022.
Applicants must follow the following steps to apply for this scholarship:
1) Complete the online application no later than September 15, 2022.
2) In the above application, include an essay (minimum of 500 words, maximum of 1,000 words)
that addresses the following:
• Your short- or long-term career goals. Why have you chosen this career?
• How will receiving an undergraduate degree or specific post-secondary education program
degree help you achieve your career goals?
• Discuss your past extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer work, or any other
information you feel might illustrate your dedication to your chosen program of study.