PRENZIVELLA K. SAUNDERS BOOK SCHOLARSHIP

The Prenzivella K. Saunders Book Scholarship is made in memory of Well Read Sistas’ Founder, Ari Gibbs, to commemorate the love and dedication her late mother, Prenzivella K. Saunders, had for education and the arts.

The Prenzivella K. Saunders Book Scholarship is Well Read Sistas’ annual book scholarship dedicated to Black women who are matriculating into two-year and four-year colleges and universities. This scholarship can be used for textbooks and school supplies.

The application process is currently open. Please see the below for more scholarship application details.


2024 BOOK SCHOLARSHIP Application Requirements

We are elated to announce our 2024 Prenzivella K. Saunders Book Scholarship Application Essay questions.

To apply please double check that you fit the requirements listed above and follow the instructions below.⁠ ⁠

Choose one of the following essay questions to respond to⁠ ⁠

- Describe this: Hypothetically speaking, what if there was a national day to celebrate Black women? Describe the customs that people would engage in that honor Black women holistically. ⁠

- Think about: Name a core memory where the main character was a Black woman. What made that moment so special? ⁠

- Tell us: How will you use your education to positively impact Black women in your community and / or beyond?⁠ ⁠

Please include your response to any of the prompts above along with your name, social media handle, phone number and all other qualifying information to hello@wellreadsistas.com or the helpful form below by September 15, 2024 to be considered.

Can’t wait to see your submissions!⁠