NCNW
Capital Area Section of North Carolina
Collegiate Scholarship
$1,000.00
TO BE APPLIED TOWARDS TUITION, BOOKS, AND FEES
The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) is an "organization of organizations" (comprising over 300 community-based and campus sections and 32 national women's organizations) that strives to inspire, enlighten, and connect more than 2,000,000 women and men. Founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential educator and activist, the mission of NCNW is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families, and communities. The Capital Area Section will award scholarships to deserving students from marginalized racial and ethnic groups who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership, and service to the community.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Satisfactory academic progress (3.00 GPA or above)
Must be from a marginalized racial or ethnic group
Must attend a College or University in Wake County
Complete a 1,000-word minimum essay
Evidence of Community Service Involvement within the last 12 months
Two letters of recommendation: (cannot be a relative of the student)
One must be from a college official (professor, advisor, etc.)
One from a professional/community leader
Official transcript
For additional information about the CAS-NCNW Scholarship, contact the scholarship committee at education.casncnw@gmail.com. You may also visit our website at www.cas-ncnw.org for access to the application and additional details.
AWARD: The award recipient(s) will receive $1,000.00 for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year for undergraduate study.
NOTE: The deadline for submission is March 31st at 11:59 pm. Applications submitted after the March 31
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CAPITAL AREA SECTION OF
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC.
Scholarship Application
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Permanent Address:
Street Name
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
County
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Date of Birth: MM/DD/YY
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E-mail address:
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EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
College/University:
Address:
Street Name
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Grade Point Average:
Expected date of graduation:
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Major/Course of Study:
Please list any honor societies, awards, clubs, or other activities achieved based on academics:
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COMMUNITY SERVICE INVOLVEMENT:
Please list community service activities that you have been involved in during the last 12 months.
COMMUNITY SERVICE INVOLVEMENT:
Contact Person and Phone Number
Name the organization and describe activities, responsibilities, and the amount of hours/time given to the activity
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ESSAY
On a separate Word document, please type an essay of a minimum of 1,000 words on the topic listed below. You will be assessed on your ability to communicate your thoughts. Your essay should be double-spaced and uploaded below. It should also include your name at the top of the document.
How can you impact the future after college? I am the change agent who will...
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References (2) for Letters of Recommendations
Applicants are required to submit the contact information for all recommenders who will provide letters of recommendation for this scholarship. Recommenders will be contacted directly with instructions on how to submit their recommendations.
References (2) for Letters of Recommendations
Reference Name
Contact Information (Email and Phone Number)
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is complete, my own thoughts and ideas (no plagiarism or use of AI), and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If I am granted this scholarship from the Capital Area Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. I hereby certify that:
I have read and accepted the information provided by the Scholarship Committee.
I give the CAS-NCNW permission to verify information submitted within the scholarship application.
I will be a full-time student at a college and/or university in the Fall of 2026.
If awarded, the scholarship will be sent to the institution for the purpose(s) of required fees for room and board/living expenses, for institutional equipment, materials, books, and any other approved expenses on your behalf.
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FINAL CHECKLIST
Before you submit your application packet, be certain that you have included the following items:
A completed application
Minimum of a 1,000-word essay
Official transcript
References (2) for Letters of Recommendations
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY March 31st, 2026!
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