NCNW Brevard 2022 Scholarship

2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CRITERIA

Background

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. was founded by educator and civil rights activist Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune on December 5, 1935. The mission of NCNW is to "lead, advocate for and empower women of African descent". The Brevard County Section was chartered on March 27,2020 and is pleased to offer our scholarship in honor of Dr. Bethune.

Scholarship Details

There will be three (3) Scholarships awarded based on both merit and need. The amounts will vary from the amount of $500 to $200.A student can only be awarded once.

Application deadline is April 30, 2022

Application will be judged by a panel of NCNW Brevard section members. The winner will be notified by the NCNW Brevard Section by May 15, 2022. The awardee may be requested to attend a meeting or event in May 2022 to accept the scholarship award.

Qualifications

The scholarship awardee must meet the following criteria:
- Be a student of African descent
- Be a senior at a public high school in Brevard County, Florida
- Be accepted to a two or four-year university in the Fall of 2022
- Cannot be related to any current Brevard Section members
Process

Applicant will complete all components and mail application and required documentation to:

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

Brevard County, FL Section

4561 Babcock St. Ste 18 #365

Palm Bay FL, 32905

Or email all documents to: ncnwbrevard@gmail.com

Subject: Scholarship Application Committee
2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30,2022

Please type or print information. If additional information is requested or more space is needed, information may be continued on additional sheets of paper and attached to the application.
I. Applicant Information
Name

First Name Last Name
Middle Initial
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone #
County
Date of Birth
Email Address
example@example.com
Parent(s) or Guardian(s)
Name(s)
Email Address
example@example.com
Phone Number
Current School District/School Name
Current School Contact Phone Number
Current GPA
As of what Date?

Month Day Year
Date
II. Post Secondary School Data
(Name of school for which financial aid is requested. If unknown, please list in order of preference where applications have been sent
School
City
State
School
City
State
Anticipated Attendance

Full Time Part Time Other
I will live:

On Campus Off Campus Home with Parents With Spouse
Major Course of Study Minor Course of Study
Or are you Undecided?

Yes, I am undecided
III. Work or Extracurricular Experience
Describe your work and/or extra-curricular experience during high school. Include how many hours of community service you have given during the past four years. Please include the community service sponsor as one of your references Attach a second sheet if necessary.
IV. Awards and Honors
List all school and community awards or honors you have received during high school. Attach a second sheet if necessary.
V. Unusual Circumstances
Please describe any family, personal or financial circumstances that you believe warrant special consideration. Examples would be financial hardship, or unusual family responsibilities. Attach a second sheet if necessary.
VI. Transcript
Please have your highschool mail an official copy of your transcript directly to the NCNW Post Office Box. (listed at the top of the application)
VII. References
Applicants must provide the names of one reference from your Guidance office, who will attest to his/her qualification for this scholarship. Reference must be contained in a sealed envelope and either mailed directly to the NCNW mailing address or included in the applicant's packet.
Name
Relationship
Address
Phone
Email
example@example.com
VIII. Essay
What do you believe is the most pressing issue facing teenagers today and what do you think can be done to solve that crisis?
IX. Certification
By submitting this application, I certify that the information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification of information may result in disqualification from the application process and termination of any scholarship granted.
Applicants Signature

Clear
Date

Month Day Year
Date
Send completed application and required attachments to:

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

Brevard County, FL Section

4561 Babcock St. Ste 18 #365

Palm Bay FL, 32905

Attention: College Scholarship Committee

Or email all documents to:

ncnwbrevard@gmail.com

Subject: College Scholarship Application
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