The Bloom scholarship empowers BIPOC girls graduating high school in South Florida and past Bloom alums through a $75,000 annual scholarship fund and
in-depth personal support.

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) women disproportionally face higher obstacles when it comes to education and student debt due to systematic bias and discrimination.

• Women of color face the highest gender wage gap in the US, earning only 64% of their male counterparts.

• Women of color graduate with an average of $37,558 in student debt.

• The price tag of a college education has more than doubled over the past generation, while household income has risen by only 14%.

 *Data from American Association of University Women’s 2021 study, “Deeper In Debt: Women and Student Loans” & American Progress’ brief, “Women of Color and the Wage Gap.”

Give to the Bloom Scholarship Fund

As the girls in our network leave high school and venture into college, we aim to continue to impact their futures and be a strong presence of support in their lives.

We provide support through our online portal Bloom at Home, mailing of care packages through our Bloom in a Box program, quarterly in-person meetings, and ongoing communication with each awardee through calls and texts.  

As part of the Bloom Scholarship process, we open applications to our network of 200 girls in South Florida through Bloom at Home. Additionally, we partner directly with local high schools, Fort Lauderdale High and Piper High, by sending the administration and school counselors personal application invitations allowing them to encourage girls to apply. 

Once applications have been received, we host Zoom interviews with each applicant, allowing us further to understand their needs, dreams, and goals. We gear the interviews towards learning about the applicant as a whole using a thoughtful, humble, and warm approach.

Taylor’s Closet will not only support Bloom Scholarship awardees financially but act as a source of encouragement and empowerment throughout their college experience.

2023

Undergraduate studies

• Aajah Williams | Florida State University | Criminology

• Adriana Lee-Fook | University of Central Florida | Computer Science

• Ambrielle Samuels | Florida State University | Psychology

• Giovanna Milora | Northeastern University | Marketing

• Hiba Tigoudar | Florida State University | Computer Science

• Jhonelsy Chow | Broward College | Nursing

• Morgan Lucas | University of Central Florida | Accounting

• Nia Thomas | University of North Florida | Elementary Education

• Rejoice Kumah | Nova Southeastern University | Cybersecurity

• Soumia Dolcine | Florida Atlantic University | Architecture

• Victoria Ortiz | University of Southern California | Philosophy Politics

Graduate studies

• Rodnesha Dover | Florida International University | Master of Social Work

2022

Undergraduate studies

• Aajah Williams | Florida State University | Criminology

• Alexis Lundy | Florida State University | Engineering

• Ambrielle Samuels | Florida State University | Psychology

• Giovanna Milora | Northeastern University | Marketing

• Jessica Martin | Florida Atlantic University | Health Science

• Jhonelsy Chow | Broward College | Nursing

• Mariapaula Hoyos | Florida Atlantic University | Nursing

• Morgan Lucas | University of Central Florida | Accounting

• Nia Thomas | University of North Florida | Elementary Education

• Ruth St. Julien | Broward College | Psychology

Graduate studies

• Rodnesha Dover | Florida International University | Master of Social Work