2027 NAUW FNS High School Scholarship Application

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
EMAIL: NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM
November 2026
The National Association of University Women, Inc. Flushing-North Shore Branch (NAUW-FNS) is seeking applicants for its 2027 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 2027.
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 2027, who will attend a 4-year College or university in Fall 2027.
5. Minimum GPA: C or 2.0/4.0 scale
ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 2027, 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
    Resume
*Can be submitted with the application packet, or directly from the recommender's official email address ON OR BEFORE the February 1^st, 2027 deadline.

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
EMAIL: NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM
Once the application has been screened, eligible applicants MUST appear in person for an 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
32^nd Annual Scholarship Awards Event
Saturday, May 1, 2027, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Inn at New Hyde Park
214 Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Please contact us at NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM if you have any questions or need additional information.
Good luck!
NAUW-FNS Scholarship Committee

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369
EMAIL:NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM
STUDENT APPLICATION
A) Applicant Information: (PRINT OR TYPE NEATLY)
Name:

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth:

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email Address:
example@example.com
Cell Phone:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Home Phone:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
City of Birth:
High School Name:
High School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
B) Parent/Guardian Information: (PRINT OR TYPE NEATLY)
Parent/Guardian Name:

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Occupation:
Parent/Guardian Email:
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Cell phone:
Format: (000) 000-0000.

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369
EMAIL:NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM
C) List the colleges/universities you have applied for admission.

EMAIL:NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM C) List the colleges/universities you have applied for admission.

Rows	School	City, State	Major	Acceptance (Y or N)
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D) If not listed above, did you consider applying to a HBCU? (Please note, your response will not affect your eligibility for the scholarship)
If answered (No) please share why:
If answered (Yes) please share why:
E) Employment or Volunteer Work

E) Employment or Volunteer Work

Rows	Company/Organization	Position	Dates of Employment/ Volunteer Service
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Student Signature:
Date:

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate

National Association of University Women, Inc.
Flushing-North Shore Branch
P.O. BOX 690581, EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369

EMAIL: NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM
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. SCROLL TO THE LAST PAGE TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS
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.

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
EMAIL:NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM
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 OF EACH PAGE. SCROLL TO THE LAST PAGE TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS
Each year on the 4^th Saturday in September, the Global Citizen Festival has been 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.

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
EMAIL:NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM
TEACHER, OR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, OR COLLEGE ADVISOR 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 BY SCROLLING TO THE LAST PAGE TO UPLOAD THE DOCUMENT WITH THE APPLICATION,

OR SUBMIT SEPARATELY, FROM THE SCHOOL'S EMAIL ADDRESS TO NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM ON OR BEFORE THE FEBRUARY 1, 2027 DEADLINE. Please write Recommendation Letter in the subject line of the email.
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:

First NameLast Name
Title:
School Name:

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Email: NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM
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.

SUBMIT THE RECOMMENDATION LETTER ELECTRONICALLY BY SCROLLING TO THE LAST PAGE TO UPLOAD WITH THE APPLICATION,

OR SUBMIT SEPARATELY, FROM THE SERVICE LEADER'S OFFICIAL EMAIL ADDRESS TO NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM ON OR BEFORE THE FEBRUARY 1, 2027 DEADLINE. Please write Service Letter Recommendation letter in the subject line of the email.
INSTRUCTIONS TO SERVICE LEADERS:
The service leader 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:

First NameLast Name
Title:
Service Organization:

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
EMAIL:NAUWFNSSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM
APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST
ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE FEBRUARY 1, 2027 DEADLINE OR APPLICANT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP:

PLACE AN (X) IN EACH BOX BEFORE E-MAILING.
Checklist Items
*Can be submitted with the application packet, or directly from the recommender's official email address ON OR BEFORE the February 1, 2027 deadline.
SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET BY
FEBRUARY 1, 2027
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National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, East Elmhurst, NY 11369

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369

STUDENT APPLICATION

A) Applicant Information: (PRINT OR TYPE NEATLY)

B) Parent/Guardian Information: (PRINT OR TYPE NEATLY)

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369

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

E) Employment or Volunteer Work

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. SCROLL TO THE LAST PAGE TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER (1) ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, East Elmhurst, NY 11369

VOLUNTEERISM ESSAY PAGE

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, East Elmhurst, NY 11369

TEACHER, OR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, OR COLLEGE ADVISOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHER OR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR OR COLLEGE ADVISOR:

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, East Elmhurst, NY 11369

VOLUNTEER SERVICE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

INSTRUCTIONS TO SERVICE LEADERS:

National Association of University Women, Inc.Flushing-North Shore BranchP.O. Box 690581, East Elmhurst, NY 11369

APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST