Central Ohio Club of
The National Association of Negro Business and
Professional Women’s Clubs Incorporated
Scholarship Application
The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club's, Inc. was founded in the spring of 1935 (www.nanbpwc.org). The mission of the NANBPWC, Inc. is to advocate, educate, cooperate in and implement programs relative to matters affecting Black women and therefore society as a whole. The local club (Central Ohio Club) continues the vision of the national organization by providing information services in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development.
The Central Ohio Club of NANBPWC, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship Fund was established to recognize exceptional young women of color pursuing degrees in higher education. The $500.00 scholarship is nontransferable and will be mailed directly to the Scholarship award recipient with verification of active enrollment. Scholarship award recipient will require official verification of student acceptance into an accredited institution of higher learning before distribution of funds. Award recipients will be selected using the following criteria:
a) Academic achievement (school transcript must accompany application)
b) Participation in extra-curricular activities
c) Commitment to community service and leadership
d) A well written essay outlining educational plans, future goals, and areas of interest (typed, one page double spaced)
e) Two letters of recommendation (school, church, community service, etc)
Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, answer all questions as completely as possible. All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by Central Ohio Club of NANBPWC, Inc. scholarship selection committee.
Eligibility
1. Applicant must be an African American female student
2. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from the Central Ohio area, counties include Delaware, Fairfield and Franklin).
3. Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence by having a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
Deadline
All scholarship materials must be postmarked on or before April 17, 2020 for applicant to be considered for a scholarship. Send all completed materials to:
Central Ohio Club NANBPWC, Inc. Scholarship
Attention: Education Committee
PO Box 163792
Columbus, OH 43216
Central Ohio Club of
The National Association of Negro Business and
Professional Women’s Clubs Inc.
Scholarship Application
Application Instructions:
The following documents must be postmarked by April 17, 2020.
1. Applicant must complete and sign this two (2) page application form, front and back.
Parent and/or guardian signature is required if applicant is under 18 years of age.
2. Include your official high school transcript.
3. Submit two sealed letters of recommendation (one from school and one from
community, job or religious organization.)
4. Essay - typed, double space, one page, using 12-point font and 1 inch margins on all
sides. Do not exceed the one page limit. Organize your essay to indicate how you meet
the scholarship requirements in the areas indicated on the application cover page (e.g.,
academic excellence, commitment to community service, leadership and involvement in
extra-curricular activities). Please outline your specific academic and professional goals.
Send all completed materials to: Central Ohio Club NANBPWC, Inc. Scholarship
Attention: Education Committee
PO Box 163792
Columbus, OH 43216
Application:
Full Name:______________________________________
Date of Birth ______/_______/_____
Permanent Address:
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address (if different from above)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: (_______) _______________________
Alternate Phone Number: (_______) _____________________
Current High School Class Standing: ________________ Cumulative GPA: _______________
Name of university or college attending in the Fall 2020: ______________________________
(Send a copy of your official acceptance letter separately if admitted after this application deadline)
Signature of Applicant: ________________________________
Date: _______________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian: ____________________________
Date: _______________________