ABOUT THE 2021 BLACK GIRL 44 SCHOLARSHIP
The Black Girl 44 Scholarship was created by former Obama White House alum Deesha Dyer to encourage the pursuit of internships in politics and public service. Thanks to generous contributors from across the Obama administration, this private and independent initiative will award ten $1,000 scholarships to Black/African-American undergraduate women who have earned an internship in politics or public service across the nation for Summer 2021.
The application period for the 2021 Black Girl 44 Scholarship has now closed. Please check back next month for updates on this year’s honorees!
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Must be a Black/African-American woman enrolled in an accredited college/university (which includes but is not limited to undergraduate four-year programs, community colleges, vocational and trade schools) or graduated within the last year.
We recognize, respect and welcome applicants that also use pronouns they/them/theirs.
Must have a Summer 2021 internship in politics or public service secured (can be a virtual internship)
Must have a demonstrated interest in politics and public service through their studies and past internships.
Must have a letter of recommendation & resume
2021 CONTRIBUTORS
The 103 Black women that contributed to the 2021 Black Girl 44 Scholarship include representatives from the Obama White House and appointees from across the administration including agencies such as the EPA, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Education, the Department of Defense, the Office of Management & Budget, among many others. These women have gone on to make an impact through their work in the private and public sectors.
Acacia Salatti (LinkedIn) ● Adaeze Enekwechi (Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Addie Whisenant (LinkedIn) ● Adrienne Cooper (Instagram, Twitter) ● Afua Bruce (Twitter) ● Alisha Johnson (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Angela Tennison (LinkedIn) ● Angella Reid ● Artealia Gilliard (Twitter)● Asha Carter (LinkedIn) ● Ashleigh Axios (LinkedIn) ● Ashley Williams (LinkedIn) ● Breanna Zwart (Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Brittany Packnett Cunningham (Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Camille Stewart (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Carmen Spell (LinkedIn) ● Carri Twigg (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Charlotte Flemmings Curtis (LinkedIn) ● Charmion Kinder ● Chezia Cager (Instagram) ● Chidi Blyden (Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Christian Peele (LinkedIn) ● Christina Cue (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Chynna Clayton (LinkedIn) ● Claudia Gordon (LinkedIn) ● Crystal Brown (LinkedIn) ● Danielle White (LinkedIn) ● Deesha A. Dyer (LinkedIn) ● Deilia Jackson (LinkedIn) ● Denise Horn (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Diana Banks (LinkedIn) ● Dominique Mann (Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Dru Ealons (Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Elizabeth Ogunwo (LinkedIn) ● Erica Williams (LinkedIn) ● Gannet Tseggai (LinkedIn) ● Genger Charles (LinkedIn) ● Georgette Lewis (LinkedIn) ● Jamie Jackson ● Jaye Espy ● Jessica Wagstaff ● Jessica Wright ● Joiselle Cunningham (Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Marie Jonta Williams (Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Julie Williams (LinkedIn) ● Karen Evans (Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Karen Richardson ● Kayla Daniels ● Kelly Leon (Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Khalilah Marie Harris (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Kimberly Morton (Instagram, Twitter) ● Kimberlyn Leary (LinkedIn) ● Kirby Bumpus (LinkedIn) ● Kirstin Jones (Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Knatokie Ford ● Kristen Jarvis (LinkedIn) ● Kristin Jones (Instagram) ● Kristina Broadie Jeter (LinkedIn) ● Lateisha Garrett (Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Laura Kupe (Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Lauren Mims (Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Lauren Sprott (Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Lauren Thompson Starks ● Lauren Underwood (Instagram, Twitter) ● Lavita LeGrys (LinkedIn) ● Leslie Gross (Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Mahlet Mesfin ● Maria Anderson ● Marisa Renee Lee (LinkedIn) ● Megan Moore (LinkedIn) ● Mekell Mikell ● Meki Bracken (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Melanie Newman (LinkedIn) ● Mona Sutphen ● Monique Dorsainvil (LinkedIn) ● Nicole Young (Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Pamela Roshell (LinkedIn) ● Paloma Adams Allen (LinkedIn) ● Payton Iheme (LinkedIn) ● Quincy Brown (LinkedIn) ● Rachael Johnson ● Raymonde Charles (LinkedIn) ● Rochelle Briscoe ● Russella Davis-Rogers (LinkedIn) ● Sabrina Curtis (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Sandra Veronica Richardson ● Sarah Coombs (LinkedIn) ● Shelly Marc (LinkedIn) ● Shirlethia Franklin (LinkedIn) ● Solianna Meaza (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Stacey BrayBoy (Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Stephanie Gaither (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) ● Stephanie Owens (Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Stephanie Young (Instagram) ● Subira Brown ● Tanya Bradsher (LinkedIn) ● Taryn Williams (LinkedIn) ● Taylor Campbell (Twitter, LinkedIn) ● Tequia Hicks Delgado (LinkedIn) ● Tiffani Long (LinkedIn) ● Tonya Robinson (LinkedIn) ● Valerie Jarrett (LinkedIn) ● Wintta Woldemariam (LinkedIn) ● Yene Damtew (Instagram) ● Youshea Berry (LinkedIn) ● Yvette Badu-Nimako (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
HISTORY
The BlackGirl44 Scholarship was created in 2019 and included contributions from more than 55 Black / African-American women who worked in the Obama White House. This private and independent program awarded nearly $8,000 to Black/African-American women college students who earned a Washington, D.C. internship in 2019 that relates to policy, community engagement, community service, advocacy, global relations or politics.
To see photos and information from the 2019 event, check out www.blackgirl44.com.
