Cynthia Lennon Scholarship for Girls 2026
Job Description
Scholarship Description
Know a school, NGO, or charity supporting girls’ education that could use funding for tuition, supplies, or safe transport? If so, then the White Feather Foundation, the humanitarian organization founded by Julian Lennon, has reopened applications for the Cynthia Lennon Scholarship for Girls, which honors the legacy of his mother, Cynthia Lennon.
Unlike most listings on this site, however, individual students cannot apply directly for this scholarship; instead, the program actively supports registered schools, NGOs, and charities working with girls aged 5 to 18 worldwide. Over time, since launching in 2015, the program has awarded 87 scholarships for girls across nine countries, and now, a new round of awards opens for the 2026–27 school year.
Key Details
- Provided by: The White Feather Foundation
- Named in honour of: Cynthia Lennon
- Location: Worldwide, with no geographic restriction on applicant organizations
- Admission Deadline: August 14, 2026
- Winners Announced: September 10 (Cynthia Lennon’s birthday)
- Type: Charitable education grant / scholarship
- Gender: Female students only
- Eligible Age Range: Girls aged 5–18
- Who May Apply: Registered educational institutions, charities, NGOs, or school programs with a functional website, representing a minimum of two girls per application
- Who May NOT Apply: Individual students, or parents/guardians on a student’s behalf
- Countries Previously Funded: Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Myanmar, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States
- Number of Scholarships: Variable each year, dependent on donations received
- Application Language: English
Benefits
In terms of support, the scholarship covers the following:
- Tuition fees
- Room and board, where the student is in boarding care
- Transportation to and from school
- School uniforms
- Vaccinations required for school enrolment
- Meals served at school
- Hygiene kits
- School supplies, including books, stationery, calculators, and laptops
Eligibility Criteria
For the applying organization:
- Must be a registered educational institution, charity, NGO, or school program
- Must have a functional website
- Must apply on behalf of a minimum of two female students
- Only one application is accepted per organisation each cycle; duplicate submissions are removed
- The application must be submitted in English
For the students:
- Must be female
- Must be between 5 and 18 years old
- Must be enrolled in, or accepted into, the applying school or program
How to Apply?
Eligible schools, NGOs, and charities can complete the online application through the White Feather Foundation directly. Before submitting, however, make sure to prepare complete and thoughtful responses, as each organization may submit only one application per cycle.
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