National Coalition of 100 Black Women Baton Rouge Chapter Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by National Coalition of 100 Black Women

Introduction
The Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBWMetroBR) is a diverse coalition of advocates committed to unapologetically supporting Black women and girls. We pursue excellence, cultivate future leaders, and serve our community through leadership, dedication, and service.

Mission
This merit-based scholarship program seeks to enhance the lives of Black women and their families by funding initiatives that focus on family, education, health, and financial well-being. We are particularly dedicated to encouraging and assisting promising young Black women in continuing their education.

Scholarship Overview
- Total annual awards: $5,000 distributed each Spring among three categories:
- High School Senior
- Undergraduate Student
- Graduate Student

Who May Apply
We welcome applications from:
- High school seniors graduating from a Louisiana high school who have been accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning (2- or 4-year college, university, or technical/vocational school).
- Current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning (2- or 4-year college, university, or technical/vocational school).
- All applicants must be either enrolled in or accepted into an undergraduate or graduate program and must have a minimum of two semesters remaining before their anticipated graduation.

Minimum Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Documentation of community-based service, supported by a letter describing the service and hours completed.

Preference Considerations
Applicants who have engaged with NCBWMetroBR activities may receive additional consideration. Preference ranking:
1. Participation in NCBWMetroBR mentorship or other NCBWMetroBR programs
2. Louisiana high school graduate from East Baton Rouge Parish or surrounding area, or students attending an HBCU or other college/university in Baton Rouge or nearby
3. Current HBCU undergraduate or graduate student
4. Any Louisiana-based high school graduate, undergraduate, or graduate student

Required Application Materials (must be submitted by the published deadline)
- A fully completed online application. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed—no exceptions.
- An official transcript uploaded with the completed application.
- Two separate letters on organization/university/school letterhead, uploaded via the application portal:
- High School Seniors:
- One recommendation letter from school personnel (teacher, counselor, principal, club advisor, etc.)
- One letter documenting community service activities and hours (from a community organization representative, club leader, service project coordinator, church leader, etc.)
- Undergraduate/Graduate Students:
- One recommendation letter from university personnel (faculty member, instructor, research advisor, academic adviser, club advisor, etc.)
- One letter documenting community service activities and hours (from a community organization representative, club leader, service project coordinator, church leader, etc.)
- A typed personal statement (250 words or fewer) explaining why you merit this award and outlining your future plans.
- A personal video that explains your commitment to service, provided as an accessible link in the application.

How to Stay Informed
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