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.
Traditional Eligibility
To be eligible you must meet the below requirements.
- Be an African American woman.
- 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).
- Have a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Grade Point Average (GPA) at the time of application.
- 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.)
Non-Traditional Eligibility
To be eligible you must meet the below requirements.
- Be an African American woman.
- Be a resident of the following counties, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln, Gaston, Union, Lancaster (SC) and York (SC).
- 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.
- 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.)
- Able to demonstrate financial need.
Selection Criteria
The Scholarship Committee will consider the following when selecting scholarship recipients:
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.
- Be able to document financial need by the costs of college attendance compared with an applicant’s household income and other financial factors.
- Be able to document academic achievement and community service.
- Have at least a 5 year gap in education. (Non-Traditional Applicant Only)
- 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 Procedure
Scholarship applicants must submit the following information to the QCMC Scholarship Committee before or by April 1st:
- A completed application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered, no exceptions.
- An official sealed transcript grades submitted with completed application.
- Two sealed letters of recommendation (one reference provided by school personnel and one from a member of the community – non family members).
- 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)
- A typed 250 words or less statement detailing any personal accomplishments. (Traditional Applicant)
- A copy of the applicant’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other approved documentation.
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.
NOTE: Immediate family members of QCMC members are ineligible to apply.
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
For more information or questions, please contact:
Arlena Hawthorne, QCMC Scholarship Chair
info@ncbw-qcmc.org
704.607.7990
Scholarship Committee
National Coalition of 100 Black Women - QCMC
P.O. Box 32364
Charlotte, NC 28232
For more information or questions, please contact:
Arlena Hawthorne, QCMC Scholarship Chair
info@ncbw-qcmc.org
704.607.7990
Scholarship Application
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