NAUW-FNS 2026 High School Scholarship Application Packet

National Association of University Women
National Association of University Women, Inc. Flushing-North Shore Branch

P.O. Box 690581, EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369

NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM
The National Association of University Women, Inc. Flushing-North Shore Branch (NAUW-FNS) is seeking applicants for its 2026 Scholarship Awards. Please be advised that this award is given once to high school graduates who are entering their first year as a matriculated student at a 4-year College or University in Fall 2026.

Please read the packet carefully and adhere to all listed instructions.

All applicants must meet every criteria listed below:

1. RESIDE OR ATTEND A SCHOOL whose zip code begins with 111 or 113. (Example: East Elmhurst, Corona, Jackson Heights, Astoria, Woodside, Flushing, LeFrak City, Forest Hills, Oakland Gardens, Rego Park, Elmhurst, Long Island City, Middle Village, Bayside, Fresh Meadows

2. US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

3. African American or African descent. Male and Female Students are Eligible to Apply.

4. High School Seniors expecting to graduate by June 2026, who will attend a 4-year College or University in Fall 2026.

5. Minimum GPA: C or 2.0/4.0 scale

*Can be submitted with the application packet, or directly from the recommender’s official email address ON OR BEFORE the February 7th deadline.ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW MUST BE SUBMITTED BY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026 OR THE APPLICANT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM CONSIDERATION.

A Completed and Electronically Signed Student Application Attach the following documents to the application:

(2) Essays (500-750 words): Student Personal Statement and Student Volunteerism Essay

(1) Recommendation Letter from either a Teacher, Guidance Counselor, or College Advisor* (1) Volunteer Service Recommendation Letter*

(1) Cumulative High School Transcript

(1) Passport Photo OR Yearbook Picture

(1) Resume

*This can be submitted with the application packet, or directly from the recommender's official email address ON OR BEFORE the February 7th deadline.

Once the application has been screened, eligible applicants MUST appear for an in person interview, dressed in business attire, at a date and time determined by the Scholarship Committee. If selected to receive a scholarship, your attendance is required, along with an acceptance speech at our in-person event:

NAUW Flushing-North Shore Branch Scholarship Awards Event

Saturday, May 2, 2026

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: Jericho Terrace

249 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501

Please contact us at NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM if you have any questions or need additional information.

Good luck!

NAUW-FNS Scholarship Committee

I understand that if selected, I must attend an in-person interview in business attire and that if awarded a scholarship, I am required to attend the NAUW Flushing–North Shore Scholarship Awards Event on May 2, 2026, and deliver a brief acceptance speech.*

Yes, I understand and agree.No, I do not agree.

A) Applicant Information:
STUDENT APPLICATION
Name*
Home Address*
City State and Zip Code*
Email Address*
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Cell Phone*
Home Phone
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
City of Birth*
High School Name*
High School Address*
City State and Zip Code*
B)Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Name*
Parent/Guardian Occupation*
Cellphone*

C) List the colleges/universities you have applied for admission.

	School Name	City/State	Major	Acceptance(Y or N)
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D) If not listed above, did you consider applying to a HBCU?YES or NO (Please note, your response will not affect your eligibility for the scholarship)*

YesNo
If answered No, please share why.
If answered Yes,please share why

E) Volunteer Work Company/Organization

	Company/Organization	Position	Dates of Employment/Volunteer Service
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High School Transcript*

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Passport Photo OR Yearbook Picture *

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Resume *

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Student Signature*

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STUDENT PERSONAL STATEMENT PAGE
F) SUBMIT A 500-750 WORD ESSAY: TYPED, SINGLE SPACED, TIMES NEW ROMAN, 12-POINT FONT, AND PLACE YOUR NAME AT THE TOP OF EACH PAGE.
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER (1) ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

1. Describe a person (either a historical figure or a relative) or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.

2. Recount an incident or time when you experienced a challenge. How did it affect you, how did you overcome this challenge, and what lessons did you learn? Was there someone that helped you overcome this challenge and explain how they helped you? (NOTE: Growing and maturing is about learning from our challenges

3. Describe your knowledge of the National Association of University Women Inc. and the Flushing-North Shore Branch. If you have attended or participated in any events hosted by the Flushing-North Shore Branch or any branch of the National Association of University Women Inc., please explain.
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VOLUNTEERISM ESSAY PAGE
G) SUBMIT A 500-750 WORD ESSAY: TYPED, SINGLE SPACED, TIMES NEW ROMAN 12-POINT FONT, AND PLACE YOUR NAME AT THE TOP
On September 27, 2025, the Global Citizen Festival was held on the Great Lawn in Central Park in New York City, USA. Tickets to the Global Citizen Festival events were awarded to participants who committed acts of volunteerism. Please describe your commitment to volunteer work and how it has impacted your community and your life.
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TEACHER, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, OR COLLEGE ADVISOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
THIS RECOMMENDATION LETTER MUST BE TYPED ON OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD WITH THE TEACHER’S, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR’S, OR COLLEGE ADVISOR’S SIGNATURE. SUBMIT THE RECOMMENDATION LETTER ELECTRONICALLY WITH THE APPLICATION, OR SEPARATELY, FROM THE SCHOOL’S EMAIL ADDRESS TO NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM ON OR BEFORE THE FEBRUARY 7, 2026 DEADLINE.

SUBMIT THE RECOMMENDATION LETTER ELECTRONICALLY WITH

THE APPLICATION, OR SEPARATELY, FROM THE SCHOOL'S EMAIL ADDRESS TO NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM ON OR BEFORE THE FEBRUARY 7, 2026 DEADLINE.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHER OR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR OR COLLEGE ADVISOR:

Your letter must attest to the applicant's academic/educational abilities and accomplishments. The applicant CANNOT be related to the person who is writing this letter of recommendation.
H) STUDENT MUST SUBMIT THIS FORM TO THEIR TEACHER, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, OR COLLEGE ADVISOR WHO IS WRITING THE RECOMMENDATION LETTER. THIS RECOMMENDATION LETTER MUST BE TYPED ON OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD WITH THE TEACHER’S, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR’S, OR COLLEGE ADVISOR’S SIGNATURE.

SUBMIT THE RECOMMENDATION LETTER ELECTRONICALLY WITH THE APPLICATION, OR SEPARATELY, FROM THE SCHOOL’S EMAIL ADDRESS TO NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM ON OR BEFORE THE FEBRUARY 7, 2026 DEADLINE.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHER OR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR OR COLLEGE ADVISOR:

Your letter must attest to the applicant’s academic/educational abilities and accomplishments. The applicant CANNOT be related to the person who is writing this letter of recommendation.
Name*
Title*
School Name*

VOLUNTEER SERVICE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
I) STUDENT MUST SUBMIT THIS FORM TO THE VOLUNTEER SERVICE LEADER WHO IS WRITING THE RECOMMENDATION LETTER. THE RECOMMENDATION LETTER MUST BE TYPED ON OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD WITH THE RECOMMENDER’S SIGNATURE AND SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY EITHER WITH THE APPLICATION OR SEPARATELY FROM THE SERVICE LEADER’S OFFICIAL EMAIL ADDRESS TO NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM ON OR BEFORE THE FEBRUARY 7, 2026 DEADLINE.
INSTRUCTIONS TO SERVICE LEADERS
Writer must attest to the applicant’s personal character and commitment to volunteer service activities. Students CANNOT be related to the person who is writing this letter of recommendation.
Name*
Title*
Service Organization*
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APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST
ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE FEBRUARY 7, 2026 DEADLINE OR APPLICANT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP:
CHECK EACH BOX OFF BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATION.

Completed and Signed ApplicationStatement EssayVolunteerism Essay1 Teacher, OR Guidance Counselor OR College Advisor Recommendation Letter*1 Cumulative High School Transcript TypeResume1 Passport photo OR yearbook picture OR Professional Headshot Type
*Can be submitted with the application packet, or directly from the recommender’s official email address ON OR BEFORE the February 7, 2026 deadline.
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A) Applicant Information:

STUDENT APPLICATION

B)Parent/Guardian Information

STUDENT PERSONAL STATEMENT PAGE

F) SUBMIT A 500-750 WORD ESSAY: TYPED, SINGLE SPACED, TIMES NEW ROMAN, 12-POINT FONT, AND PLACE YOUR NAME AT THE TOP OF EACH PAGE.

VOLUNTEERISM ESSAY PAGE

G) SUBMIT A 500-750 WORD ESSAY: TYPED, SINGLE SPACED, TIMES NEW ROMAN 12-POINT FONT, AND PLACE YOUR NAME AT THE TOP

TEACHER, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, OR COLLEGE ADVISOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

VOLUNTEER SERVICE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

INSTRUCTIONS TO SERVICE LEADERS

APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST

ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE FEBRUARY 7, 2026 DEADLINE OR APPLICANT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP: