NCBW-QCMC Scholarship Requirements

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women is a non-profit women’s organization.  Our mission is to improve the lives of African American women and their families by creating programs focusing on family, education, health and finances. The QCMC was chartered in Charlotte, NC on September 20, 2009.  We endeavor to support the community as well as aspiring young African American women by providing assistance and encouragement to further their education. This is a Merit/Need based Scholarship.

Scholarship Awards

Two (2) awards in the amount of $1,000.00 (payable in two (2) installments of $500).  The awards will be sent directly to the recipient’s school upon verification of enrollment.  The awards are non-renewable.  
 
NOTE:  Immediate family members of QCMC members are ineligible to apply.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Scholarship applicants must submit the following information to the QCMC Scholarship Committee before or by April 1st: 
  1. A completed application form.  Incomplete applications will not be considered, no exceptions.
  2. An official sealed transcript grades submitted with completed application.
  3. Two sealed letters of recommendation (one reference provided by school personnel and one from a member of the community – non family members).
  4. A typed 250 words but no more than 500 typed word essay that describes your commitment to post-secondary education, the circumstances of the interruption(s) to your postsecondary education and your return to study, and your career plans after graduation. (Non-Traditional Applicant)  
  5. A typed 250 words or less statement detailing any personal accomplishments. (Traditional Applicant)
  6. A copy of the applicant’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other approved documentation.
ELIGIBILITY

Traditional Eligibility

​nON -TRADITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible you must meet the below requirements.
  1. Be an African American woman.
  2. Be a resident of and senior graduating within the 2016-2017 school year from a high school in one of the following counties, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln, Gaston, Union, Lancaster (SC) and York (SC).
  3. Have a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Grade Point Average (GPA) at the time of application.
  4. Has been accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning, a two or four-year college, university or  technical/vocational school at the time of scholarship application. (Provide evidence of acceptance, i.e., copy of acceptance letter, etc.)
To be eligible you must meet the below requirements.
  1. Be an African American woman.
  2. Be a resident of the following counties, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln, Gaston, Union, Lancaster (SC) and York (SC).
  3. Have a cumulative 2.85 on a 4.0 scale Grade Point Average (GPA) at the time of application if previously enrolled in a program.
  4. Has been accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning, a two or four-year college, university or  technical/vocational school at the time of scholarship application. (Provide evidence of acceptance, i.e., copy of acceptance letter, etc.)
  5. Able to demonstrate financial need.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Scholarship Committee will consider the following when selecting scholarship recipients:
  1. Be able to document financial need by the costs of college attendance compared with an applicant’s household income and other financial factors.
  2. Be able to document academic achievement and community service.
  3. Have at least a 5 year gap in education. (Non-Traditional Applicant Only)
  4. Participant in a QCMC sponsored program (i.e., Building Bridges to Success, etc.), and/or pursuing a degree and/or plans to attend a two or four-year college, university or technical/vocational school at the time of scholarship application..
 
Finalists are required to attend a personal interview with the Scholarship Committee.  All interviews times and dates will be communicated two (2) weeks in advance.   
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The applications, with required materials, must be postmarked before or by April 1st.   Submit application and required materials via mail to:
 
Scholarship Committee
National Coalition of 100 Black Women - QCMC
P.O. Box 32364
Charlotte, NC  28232

Congratulations to the 2016 Scholarship Recipients

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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Njeri Allen graduated from Myers Park High School with a  4.72 GPA. Njeri has plans to attend George Washington University. Njeri was a member of the Debate team, Orchestra and  NC- Math & Science Education network. She is active in the community working with NC Aim Higher, Blood Drives, and was a EC Student Field Day Volunteer.
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Awards
IB Diploma Graduate, President’s Education Award for Academic Excellence, CMS Academic Scholar, NC Academic Scholar, NC Global Language Endorsement, NC College/UNC Endorsement, NC College Endorsement
 
Njeri plans to study Public Policy and eventually run for office or become a political activist.
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T’Daizha Grady is a graduate of West Charlotte High School Class of 2016. T’Daizha was ranked 30 out of 365 in her class with a 3.78 GPA.  She completed her senior year as an “A” honor roll student.  T’Daizha’ s academic honors include a member of the National Honor’s Society and National Beta Club.  She was selected by the Charlotte Post as one of Charlotte’s top-performing, African-American Seniors for 2016. T’Daizha was a member of the Senior Class Council and served as Treasurer.  She was a member of the Renaissance Club, Lions Café Club and Trio Club. 

T’Daizha was crowned Miss Senior for the Homecoming Court.  She was Cheer Captain for the Varsity Cheerleading squad.  This summer T’Daizha is participating in the Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP).  She completed her 13th and final year at Precision Dance Center where she was a part of the Diamond Competition Dance Team.  Her church activities include Junior Usher and Junior Steward.  T’Daizha looks forward to continuing her journey this fall as a freshman at North Carolina A&T University; where she plans to major in Social Work.  AGGIE PRIDE!!!

Nursing Scholarship Recipient

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Alicia S. Collins,  is a nursing student at Carolinas College of Health Sciences, graduating in December 2017. She was valedictorian of the 2008 graduating class of Hawthorne High School. She furthered her studies at East Carolina University where she received her Bachelors degree in Family and Community Services in 2013. Alicia currently works for Carolinas HealthCare System as a Healthcare Technician, where she has the honor of taking care of patients on a Medical/Surgical unit.  
​Some of her leisure activities include traveling, site-seeing, and spending time with her daughter, India. Following her passion to take care of others, She is now pursuing her Associates degree in nursing. Her future aspirations include being a Family Nurse Practitioner serving in her community and underdeveloped areas.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2015 Recipient

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Nursing Scholarship Recipient
Audrey Page is a second year level RN nursing student at Carolinas College of Health Sciences (CCHS) graduating May, 2016.

Audrey is a member of PTK Honor Society and serves as a volunteer tutor at CCHS. She currently holds a 3.5 GPA.
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Audrey’s career goals include labor delivery nursing, midwifery and a
specialty in women’s health.
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