NCNW Brevard 2023 Scholarship

2023 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

The Scholarship will be in the amount of $500 for one chosen student.

'The scholarship will only be awarded once.

Application deadline is April 15, 2023

The awardee may be requested to attend a meeting or event in May 6, 2023 to accept the scholarship award. The awardee is strongly encouraged to research and connect if applicable to NCNW collegiate section and/or community section at the college/community of acceptance.

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
- Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA
- Be accepted to a two or four-year university in the Fall of 2023
- 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
2023 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2023

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 NameLast 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?

MonthDayYear
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 TimePart TimeOther
I will live:

On CampusOff CampusHome with ParentsWith 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 two references from your Guidance office, who will attest to his/her qualification for this scholarship. References 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
Name
Relationship
Address
Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
VIII. Essay
Please submit an essay, on a separate sheet, between 250 and 1000 words on the importance of higher education.
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

MonthDayYear
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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