NCBW-Scholarship_Application-2021-22

NATIONAL COALITION of 100 BLACK WOMEN GREATER NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER, INC HBCU 2021 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION I • • • Eligibility Full-time students with at least 24 semester hours completed; Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above; Attend one of the following universities: Dillard University, Southern University at New Orleans or Xavier University of Louisiana II Applicant Requirements • Eligible students must submit a completed official application and attach all required documentation • • • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed Application should include the following notations: show leadership potential, demonstrate a dedication to advocacy and or community service to women and girls Eligible students must have and official transcript documenting a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better The recipient must be available to participate in a Zoom and or Face to Face interaction with the chapter at a designated time yet to be determined Applications must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, August 31, 2021 and mailed to the following address: NATIONAL COALITION of 100 BLACK WOMEN GREATER NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER-SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Post Office Box 58025 New Orleans, LA 70158-8025 III Scholarship Terms and Conditions Scholarship award varies between a minimum of $1,500.00-$2,000.00 per university Scholarship recipients must be enrolled at the designated university in the academic year of their selection Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the institution Students must be attending a Historical Black College/University during the Fall and Spring semesters (the award is non-transferable) Students must be attending the same HBCU under which the application was submitted The recipient can only receive the award once IV Application Completion Checklist – {For Student Use Only} _ Completed Application _ Extracurricular Activities _ Community/Volunteer Service _ Honors, Awards and Scholarships _ Sealed, Official Transcript _ Three (3) Letters of Recommendation _ Personal Goal Statement This page does not need to be submitted with completed application NATIONAL COALITION of 100 BLACK WOMEN GREATER NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER, INC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION {Please Type All Application Information} Part I – Personal Information Name First Middle Last Permanent Mailing Address Street Apt Number City State Zip Code Home Phone Number Alternate Phone Number Email Address Part II – Academic Information {List All Universities Attended – Most Recent First} University: Address: City: State: Zip: Hours completed: _ Major Area of Concentration: Dates Attended: University: Address: City: State: Zip: Hours completed: _ Major Area of Concentration: Dates Attended: NATIONAL COALITION of 100 BLACK WOMEN GREATER NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION {Please Type All Application Information} Applicant’s Name Part III – Community Involvement A Extracurricular Activities - On a separate page, list the activities on the collegiate level in which you have had the most involvement (clubs, government, publications, theater arts, etc) Do not use acronyms Include the following information: Organization Name, Description of Organization’s Purpose, Years Involved and Positions Held B Community/Volunteer Service - On a separate page, list agencies or organizations in which you have participated WITHOUT PAY during the last three years (religious groups, hospital volunteer, cultural activities, outreach programs etc.) Do not use acronyms Include the following information: Agency, Service Description and Total Hours Volunteered Part IV - Supporting Documents – {All Documents Should Be Attached To Official Application} Honors, awards, scholarships and year received Sealed, official transcript from the Registrar of your current university Three letters of recommendation from professionals who can attest to your character, interpersonal relationships and academic achievements Letters of recommendation should not come from family members or peers Part V – Personal Goal Statement On a separate page and in no more than 500 words, describe your campus activities, civic involvements and your future aspirations This essay should include your personal and career plans, including how this scholarship will enhance your ability to attain these goals Applicant’s Signature: Date: _