Thursday, March 6, 2014

National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for NHBW, Inc. Atlanta-Metro Scholarship must:
  • Enter an accredited college or university as a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or working adult.
  • Have accumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better from your previous or present institution.
  • Be involved in school and community activities.
  • Demonstrate a mastery of written communication skills in a 300 to 500 word essay.
  • Present auditory skills before the local chapter.
APPLICATION PROCESS
  • Complete application and return to the Scholarship Committee.
  • Application must be accompanied by two current letters of recommendation (please ask writer to be specific) and written by a school and a community representative.
  • Letters from supervisors and/or copies of certificates of participation from organizations where you performed your community service within the last twelve to eighteen months. (Applicant must have verified volunteer hours) Please be specific about your duties.
  • Have the last school you attended submit an official transcript to the address below.
  • Application must be accompanied by an essay that adheres to the following standards:
    • Essay must contain 300 to 500 words
    • Essay must be typed and double spaced
    • Essay must be written on one of the two following topics:
Essay 1: Tell us about yourself; or

Essay 2: Through the years many social issues have significantly impacted America. Discuss one social issue of your choice, and its impact on America. (Be very specific and support your issue)

Finalist will be required to make an oral presentation before the local chapter on Saturday, May 3, 2014.
Finalist will be notified by mail and invited to attend awards ceremony on June, 2014,

Mail all completed information to:
NHBW Scholarship Committee
Atlanta-Metro Chapter
328 Meadow Farm Lane
Lawrencville, GA 30045
678-680-3475

DEADLINE: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 5, 2014.

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