Color Vision Launches Scholarship Program, Awarding Thousands to Empower the Next Generation of Women Leaders
Color Vision Launches Scholarship Program, Awarding Thousands to Empower the Next Generation of Women Leaders
Washington, D.C. — October 1st, 2025 — Color Vision is proud to announce a transformative scholarship initiative, investing thousands of dollars to support women pursuing their education and career goals in business, media, and creative industries. Through three distinct scholarships, Color Vision will provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students who are ready to lead, create, and disrupt.
This bold new effort reflects Color Vision’s ongoing mission: to empower women of color and amplify the voices shaping culture, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The Bold Futures Scholarship
The Bold Futures Scholarship awards $1,000 to undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate a passion for leadership, creativity, and building pathways in business, media, or creative industries.
Applicants are required to submit a 500-word essay answering:
“What does it mean to you to lead boldly in today’s world? Share how you are using your voice, creativity, or leadership to create change in your community, industry, or school. How do you envision building a future that reflects your values, goals, and vision—and what steps are you taking now to make that future a reality?”
📅 Application Deadline: October 18, 2025
💸 Award Amount: $1,000
The Digital Culture Creative Futures Scholarship
Presented by The Azali Family, this $2,000 scholarship is designed to support women currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs who are pursuing careers in digital culture, marketing, media, or communications.
Applicants are asked to write an essay on:
“How do you see the digital future? Share your perspective on how digital culture is reshaping the world — and how you intend to lead, create, or innovate within it.”
This scholarship underscores Color Vision’s commitment to empowering women in fields at the intersection of creativity, technology, and culture, preparing them to shape the future of media and digital storytelling.
📅 Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
💸 Award Amount: $2,000
The Murphy Girls Scholarship Fund
Created by Joi-Marie Murphy McKenzie Lewis, this $1,000 scholarship honors the legacy of the Murphy Girls — five trailblazing daughters of Afro-American Newspaper publisher Carl Murphy and Vashti Turley Murphy. The sisters left an indelible mark on journalism and history, including:
The Murphy Girls Scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students who are passionate about journalism and committed to telling Black stories. Applicants are asked to submit a 500-word essay reflecting on how they plan to carry forward the legacy of storytelling and representation.
📅 Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
💸 Award Amount: $1,000
A Legacy of Empowerment
“Through these scholarships, we are not just funding education — we are investing in the bold futures, creativity, and leadership of women who will shape tomorrow,” said Mia Davis, Founder of Color Vision. “Each scholarship reflects the heart of our mission: to honor the trailblazers who came before us, to invest in women leading today, and to prepare the next generation to disrupt and innovate with confidence.”
How to Apply
Applications for all three scholarships are open now. Students can apply via Color Vision’s official scholarships below:
The Murphy Girls Scholarship Fund
The Digital Culture Creative Futures Scholarship
About Color Vision
Color Vision is a creative platform and community dedicated to uplifting women of color through entrepreneurship, leadership, and storytelling. With a reach of more than 120,000 subscribers and a history of impactful programming, events, and mentorship, Color Vision continues to build pathways for women of color to thrive in business and creative industries.