DeDe’s Do-Over Scholarship
Scholarship Term Spring 2027
The DeDe’s Do Over Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to single mothers, who are pursuing or returning to postsecondary education to improve their lives, careers, and economic opportunities for themselves and their families.
The scholarship is designed to reduce financial barriers for single mothers who have demonstrated determination, financial need, educational commitment, and a clear vision for their future.
When Does It Open?
This scholarship application will open on September 1, 2026, and close on October 15, 2026.
Award notification November 16, 2026.
Eligibility requirements provided on application. Scholarship money will be paid directly to the college/university/technical school on the acceptance letter provided by the winner.
We Got You Girl
We Got you Girl - Financial Literacy & Family Support Award
The DeDe McGuire Foundation celebrates and empowers moms through our “We Got You Girl” Financial Literacy Program. This free program provides practical financial education, tools, and resources designed to help moms strengthen their financial futures and create greater stability for their families.
Upon successful completion of the Financial Literacy Program, five moms will be selected to receive a one-time $500 Family Support Award to help provide for their families and ease everyday financial burdens. The award may be used toward essential needs such as childcare, groceries, utilities, transportation, educational expenses, or other household necessities.
Through We Got You Girl, our goal is not only to provide financial assistance, but to equip moms with the knowledge and resources to build stronger, more financially secure futures for themselves and their families.
When Does It Open?
The Financial Literacy program date is TBA. Eligibility requirements provided on application.
Achieve The Dream: HBCU Institutional Scholarship Initiative
The DeDe McGuire Foundation HBCU Institutional Scholarship Initiative is designed to make direct scholarship contributions to selected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). For the 2026–2027 cycle, the Foundation will select three HBCUs and provide $2,500 to each institution, for a total commitment of $7,500.
The Foundation will not select individual students. Each participating HBCU will administer the scholarship funds through its financial aid office, institutional foundation, advancement office, or other authorized unit, consistent with the institution’s policies and the written terms accepted for the contribution.
Recommended eligible educational uses include tuition, mandatory fees, books, required course materials, and other educational expenses permitted under the institution’s scholarship policies.
Scholarship Term: Spring 2027
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Over $150,000 distributed through foundation scholarships and assistance!
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SISTERLAND FEST - & VENDOR MARKETPLACE
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