Ruthie Brown Scholarship

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Ruthie Brown Scholarship

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This $5,000 scholarship from Lee Porscha Moore supports BIPOC students who are working full- or part-time and who are adult learners, non-traditional students, and/or students with disabilities. Applicants must submit a 400-600 word essay about how they are working or planning to address current and/or future student loan debt.

May 19, 2027

405 days left

$5000

Award amount

964

Scholarship applicants

3

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • BIPOC students
  • Students working full-time or part-time
  • Adult learners

Key highlights

  • $5,000 award
  • 1 award listed
  • Deadline: 2027-05-19

Why apply

  • The award amount is relatively strong at $5,000
  • The scholarship is targeted to a specific student group, which can make it more relevant if you fit the criteria
  • The essay topic is focused and practical, which may be easier to address if student debt is part of your experience

Who can apply

  • Must be a BIPOC student
  • Must be working full-time or part-time
  • Must be an adult learner, non-traditional student, and/or a student with a disability
  • Disability examples listed include physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental
  • The essay prompt asks how you are working or planning to address your current and/or future student loan debt
  • Essay length must be 400 to 600 words

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

_published

Study levels

graduate_student, adult_non_traditional

Number of awards

1

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Verify on the official listing which education levels are currently accepted before applying
  • Check whether you meet all listed background requirements, especially the adult learner/non-traditional student/disability condition
  • Review the essay prompt carefully and stay within the 400-600 word limit
  • Confirm how winner payment is handled, since payout details are not stated in the excerpt

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Whether U.S. citizenship or residency is required is not stated
  • State or territory restrictions are not stated
  • Institution type restrictions are not stated
  • Winner payment timing is not stated
  • Payout method is not stated
  • Application status is not stated in the excerpt

Red flags

  • Only one award is listed
  • There were 964 applicants in the excerpt, so competition may be significant
  • Payout method and payment details are not stated
  • The excerpt does not clearly spell out all accepted school types in the main eligibility text

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Answer the essay prompt directly by explaining your plan for handling current and/or future student loan debt
  • Use specific examples from your work, school, or financial planning to make your essay concrete
  • Make sure your application profile reflects the listed eligibility factors

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayShort answersSpecial eligibility
  • Essay prompt: How are you working/planning to address your current and/or future student loan debt? Essay requirements: min length 400, max length 600.
  • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC Experience: Working full or part-time Background: Adult learner, non-traditional student, and/or a student with a disability (i.e physical, mental, cognitive, developmental).
  • College is already expensive and the ever-growing price tag associated with higher education is making it increasingly difficult to afford. Rising college costs decrease the likelihood of students of color completing their degrees without taking on high amounts of debt.….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Essay or written statement

Applying

To apply, students must submit an essay answering: how are you working or planning to address your current and/or future student loan debt? The required essay length is 400 to 600 words. The listed deadline is 2027-05-19.

Award & payment

Amount: $5000

Number of awards: 1

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Lee Porscha Moore

To honor my granny's memory and her passion for giving to those in need by helping students decrease their student loan debt and reimagine their academic futures with less debt.

Overview

The Ruthie Brown Scholarship is offered by Lee Porscha Moore to help students reduce or eliminate college debt. The listing shows a $5,000 award and one recipient. Applicants must respond to an essay about how they are addressing or planning to address student loan debt.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

The listing shows a $5,000 award.