National Council of Negro Women Bertha Black Rhoda Section - Legacy Award Scholarship

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Bertha Black Rhoda Section is offering two legacy award scholarships. In addition to the $500 scholarships, students will be paired with a mentor who will support them through college.

Eligibility

  • Must be a female of African descent high school senior in the Spring of 2025
  • Live in St. Louis City or St. Louis County
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • May not be a family member of a member of NCNW-BBR

Selected recipients will be required to participate in the mandatory activities.
1.) Students and Parents/Guardian)s)/Caregiver(s)will participate in a NCNW-BBR Panel Interview Selection Process
2.) Students and their Guardian(s)/Caregiver(s) will attend a Meet and Greet Reception in which you will be introduced to your NCNW Mentor Team
3.) Participate in the Successful People Seminar hosted by NCNW Bertha Black Rhoda Section
4.) Submission of your college/university acceptance letter(s)

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Jo Ann Reese (First Vice President), joannreese@sbcglobal.net

Award
$500
Deadline
04/25/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you have a family member who is a member of the National Council of Negro Women – Bertha Black Rhoda Section?
  2. Parent/Guardian Name(s)
  3. Parent/Guardian Address(es)
  4. Parent/Guardian Phone Number(s)
  5. Parent/Guardian Email(s)
  6. High School Name, Address, and Telephone Number
  7. Counselor Contact Information
    • 1. Counselor Name
    • 2. Counselor Email Address
    • 3. Counselor Phone Number
  8. List three (3) colleges universities /community / junior /technical / vocational schools to which you have applied. State the current status of your application: Accepted or Pending
  9. Upload an acceptance letter from one college to which you have applied and been accepted. This does not have to be your first choice school
  10. Upload your 2025-2026 FAFSA Submission Summary.
  11. Please tell us about your financial need and plan to pay for college.
  12. List honors or awards that you have received, including the name, date, and type of recognition.
  13. Please list all co-curricular and extra-curricular activities you are or have been involved in during high school. Please list any leadership role you may have assumed in this activity.

  14. Each candidate is required to complete and submit a 500 – 1,000 words essay submitted with the application including all three of the writing prompts below.

    1.) Who I am today? What makes you unique?

    2.) The Woman I hope to become. What are your professional goals and why?

    3.) How will the “Award” benefit you?

  15. Please upload a recent photo of yourself. Make sure it is a professional looking headshot.
  16. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  17. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  18. Student Declaration: I declare that all statements in this application are true. I have included the most recent unofficial high school transcript. I will appear for an interview, participate in the Meet, and Greet Reception and the Successful People Seminar. I agree to accept the final decision of the Award Committee of the Bertha Black Rhoda Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
  19. Parent/Guardian Signature
  20. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize the administrators of this scholarship and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work.
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