National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Queen City Metropolitan Chapter (QCMC)
Scholarship Application
Purpose:
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women is a nonprofit women’s organization. Our mission is to improve the lives of Black 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 Black women by providing assistance and encouragement to further their education. This is a Merit/Need based Scholarship.
Eligibility:
Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Be an Black woman.
2. Be a resident of and senior graduating within the 2017-2018 school year from a high school in one of the following counties, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln, Gaston, Union, Lancaster (SC) and York (SC).
3. Have a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Grade Point Average (GPA) at the time of application.
4. 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.)
Selection Criteria:
The Scholarship Committee will consider the following when selecting scholarship recipients:
1. Provide a current copy of the FAFSA for the 2018-2019 school year.
2. Be able to document academic achievement during their postsecondary matriculation.
3. The recipient of the scholarship must complete 20 hours of documented community service during their postsecondary matriculation.
4. The recipient of the scholarship must agree to provide
5. Finalists are required to attend a personal interview with the Scholarship Committee. All interviews will be communicated two (2) weeks in advance.
See Mrs. Holmes for application. Application due: March 16, 2018
