It’s that time again — and we couldn’t be more excited to announce our 2019 scholarship recipients. They represent a cross-section of impressive young women who are intent on making a positive impact on their communities and the world.

These 11 scholarship recipients were selected from a pool of more than 400 applicants, and they join fellow 2018 winners with this honor.

Congrats to the following recipients for 2019!

• AmyLyn K., from Anaconda, MT
• AnnAnn P., from Denton, TX
• A’Rya P., from Kansas City, MO
• Avery N., from Raytown, MD
• Avila B., from Grain Valley, MO
• Cecilia K., from Valencia, CA
• Eden Y., from Stockbridge, GA
• Gabrielle D., from Waymart, PA
• Gloria K., from White, SD
• Helena B., from Kansas City, MO
• Katelynne B., from Yorktown, VA
• Lakin P., from Great Bend, KS
• Linda O., from Vine Grove, KY
• Macy H., from Lawrence, KS
• Mary N., from Enid, OK
• Mirla D., from Kansas City, MO
• Makiya J., from Belton, MO
• Sara P., from Mooresville, NC
• Sarah P., from Lee’s Summit, MO
• Valeria S., from Kansas City, KS
• Vivian A., from Claymont, DE

Each recipient was evaluated and chosen by members of the 1DF Student Advisory Board which includes past scholarship winners. In addition to academic and personal achievements along with financial need, our scholarship winners demonstrate a desire to become positive agents of change in their community.

Each scholarship winner receives a micro-grant to fund outside-the-classroom extras that often go unaccounted for — such as conferences or educational programs related to their field of study and/or exam and application fees and textbooks.

“We know it doesn’t take a lot to make a big impact,” says 1DF founder and CEO Christie Garton. “We are thrilled to add more talented and inspiring girls to our community by investing in their dreams so that they can continue to accomplish big things.”

If you or someone you know may be interested in applying for a 1DF scholarship, applications are now open and will be accepted until April 30, 2019.

Congratulations again to our 2019 scholarship recipients!