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.
2025 BOOK SCHOLARSHIP Application Requirements
We are elated to announce our 2025 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
Imagine This:
If you were curating a time capsule titled “For the Well Read Sistas of Tomorrow,” what three items would you place inside—and why? What story would these items tell about the lives, dreams, and resilience of Black women today?
Remember That:
Describe a moment when a book, poem, or story written by a Black woman shifted your worldview or helped you reclaim your power. What did it teach you, and how does it still show up in your life?
Speak It Plain:
In a world that often tries to write our stories for us, how are you writing your own? Tell us how your education will help you reimagine, rewrite, and uplift the narrative of Black women in your community or industry.
Say Her Name:
Honor a Black woman—past, present, or imagined—who has deeply impacted your life or inspired your journey. What would you say to her if you had five uninterrupted minutes to share your gratitude?
Reclaim Joy:
If you had the chance to plan a weekend retreat solely dedicated to celebrating the joy, rest, and genius of Black women, what would it include? Where would it be, and how would attendees leave changed?
Can’t wait to see your submissions!