SCHOLARSHIP 

​TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
​Application Procedure

Scholarship applicants must submit the following information to the QCMC Scholarship Committee before or by March 15th:

  1. A completed application forms. 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 or less statement detailing any personal accomplishments, 
  5. A copy of the applicant’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other approved documentation.
 
Scholarship Awards
Three (3) awards in the amount of $1,000.00 (payable in two (2) instalments of $500).The awards will be sent directly to the recipient’s school upon verification of enrolment. The awards are non-renewable.
 
Application Deadline
The applications, with required materials, must be postmarked before or by March 16th.
​Submit application and required materials via mail to:
Education Committee
National Coalition of 100 Black Women - QCMC
P.O. Box 32364 Charlotte, NC 28232
 
For more information or questions, please contact:
Tiffanie Turner, Education Chair education@ncbw-qcmc.org
980-477-0696
​NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Application Procedure
 Scholarship applicants must submit the following information to the QCMC Scholarship Committee before or by March 16th:
 
  1. A completed application forms. Incomplete applications will not be considered, no exceptions.
  2. Two sealed letters of recommendation (two references from members of the community –     non-family members).
  3. 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.
  4. A copy of the applicant’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other approved documentation. 

Scholarship Awards One (1) award 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.
 
Application Deadline The applications, with required materials, must be postmarked before or by March 16th. Submit application and required materials via mail to:
Education Committee
National Coalition of 100 Black Women - QCMC
P.O. Box 32364 Charlotte, NC 28232
 
For more information or questions, please contact:
Tiffanie Turner, Education Chair education@ncbw-qcmc.org
980-477-0696

PAST HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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.
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!!!
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.
​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.

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. ​Audrey’s career goals include labor delivery nursing, midwifery and a specialty in women’s health.

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