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  • The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW100) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for Black women and girls. The organization promotes leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment.

    Chicago Metropolitan Chapter Chartered on September 20, 2020, the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter is based in Chicago and serves the city’s broad metropolitan community. The chapter is committed to uplifting and supporting the academic success of Black girls.

    The NCBW100 Chicago Metropolitan Chapter Scholarship supports Black girls in achieving their educational goals by promoting persistence and improving affordability. The scholarship is designed to help reduce financial barriers, encourage continued enrollment, and support recipients as they progress toward academic success. Scholarships are awarded to applicants who identify as Black or African American.

     

    Application Opens: Jan. 12, 2026

    Application Deadline: Feb. 28, 2026

  • Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Identify as a female who is African American and/or identifies as Black
    • Be a graduating high school senior
    • Be a permanent resident of Chicago or the surrounding suburbs
    • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50

     

    Required Application Materials :

    • A written essay
    • Two (2) letters of recommendation
    • An unofficial high school transcript
    • Proof of college acceptance (college acceptance letter)

  • Scholarship Applicant Information

  • Parent/Guardian Contact Information

  • Educational Information

  • Extracurricular Activities

    Provide a list of your extracurricular activities (school, church, community, volunteer, etc.) and/or work history within the last two years.  Include a brief description of each activity and dates of involvement within the last two years.  

  • Essay & Personal Statement

    AI is a powerful tool for generating ideas, but it should not replace originality and creativity. Your submission should be entirely your work, reflecting your thoughts, opinions, and ideas. While AI may be used for grammar, spelling, and minor edits, it should not be relied upon to generate content. We trust that each candidate will follow the Honor Code, however, to maintain fairness, all submissions will be reviewed using AI and plagiarism detection software.
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  • Attestation

  • I meet the following criteria:

    • Identify as a female who is African American and/or identifies as Black
    • Graduating high school senior
    • Permanent resident of Chicago or the surrounding suburbs; and
    • I have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
       

    I've provided the required application materials :

    • A written essay
    • Two (2) letters of recommendation
    • An unofficial high school transcript
    • Proof of college acceptance (college acceptance letter)
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