Girls With Impact Calls for Scholarship Applicants

September 24, 2019 – In an effort to give teen girls a college and career advantage, Girls With Impact today announced that girls in Connecticut are becoming CEOs as early as 14 and that up to 100 scholarships are now available starting this Fall.

Emily Brydges, 15, of Suffield High School, CT, is now the CEO of No Loose Ends, a venture she created during the program that offers a collection of colored shoe-laces to raise funds for the Campaign for Female Education.

“There aren’t many outlets for runners to make a difference in the world, so I was able to combine the two,” says Emily of her experience. “It’s had a huge impact on me.”

The live, online after-school program – delivered from the comfort of home – equips girls to build a business or nonprofit, boost their confidence, and create a unique differentiator that sets them apart in the college admissions process.

Students complete the program with a business plan, a prototype, and venture pitch that they deliver to an audience of family and friends at the final graduation ceremony.

Outcomes from Girls With Impact students include:

• 91% are more confident taking initiative vs 44% pre-program
• 80% are more likely to major in business or entrepreneurship
• 100% feel more college ready

Girls now in college also report receiving scholarships averaging $110,000, directly attributable to their Girls With Impact experience.

This year, Girls With Impact expects to train 1,000 girls although “there are no limits to the number we can train,” says CEO Jennifer Openshaw. “It’s all part of Girls With Impact’s effort to equip 10,000 girls with the skills and confidence to become the leaders of tomorrow.”

Up to 100 scholarships are available for the program – thanks to the support of Eversource Energy and Santander -- for those of low and moderate income. Standard tuition is $495 for all materials. Apply for financial aid through the application.

To learn more and apply, visit www.girlswithimpact.

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