- Who it's for
- Youth / Young Adult, Outside Caregiver, Inside Parent
- Child / youth age
- Ages 16–24
- Geography
- National
- Action type
- Find Help
- Reading time
- About 3 min
- Last verified
- August 2026
What this is
MFGP's spotlight page for the Breaking Barriers Scholarship, including eligibility, required materials, and the application timeline.
Why it matters
Scholarships written for justice-impacted students are less competitive than general awards and often come with mentoring.
What you should know
- Read the eligibility checklist before writing anything.
- Most awards require at least one recommendation letter — ask early.
- Essays are stronger when they describe what a student did, not only what happened to them.
- Applying and not winning still produces reusable essay material.
Talk about it
Ask the young person which part of their story they actually want to share, and what stays private.
Your next step
Open the scholarship page and add its deadline to a calendar.
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