Greetings Continuing/Returning College Students,
National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. Scholarship Program
The National Hook-Up of Black Women (NHBW) Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 1974. NHBW, Inc. works to improve the quality of life, facilitate preservation, achieve self-empowerment, and promote economic development. Membership reflects a diversity of women from varied business, professional and community disciplines crossing all economic, social, and educational levels.
The Joliet Chapter was established in October 1991. Each year NHBW, Joliet Chapter awards scholarships up to $1,000 to current college students who have demonstrated academic excellence and service to their community.
Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission Scholarship Program
Since 2008, the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission (SCHCC) Scholarship Program has provided over 2.15 million dollars in scholarships and grants to create a stronger, healthier future for the residents of the eastside of Joliet. (Only students who live in zip codes: 60432, 60433, 60436, and Lockport Grade School District #89 60441 are eligible for this SCHCC Scholarship).
Continuing /Returning College Students Requirements
- Applicants must be a full time continuing or returning college student at the time of applying for the scholarship.
- Applicants must be enrolled in either a two- or four-year accredited educational institution.
- Applicant must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Applicants must agree to use scholarship funds only for educational purposes.
- Only students who live in zip codes 60432, 60433, 60436, and Lockport Grade School District #89 60441 are eligible for SCHCC Scholarship.
- Only students who are residents of Will County are eligible for the NHBW scholarship.
- Students may only apply for one scholarship: SCHCC or NHBW.
Continuing/College Application Process (Deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025)
- Applicants must complete all sections of the application.
- A sealed Official Transcript from the college/university must accompany the application.
- Include a color picture of yourself (with your name on the back).
- One letter of recommendation is required from a school official or a community leader.