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Arnita Y. Boswell Scholarship Award

National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc.

The scholarship was established to honor Dr. Arnita Young-Boswell. The scholarship is for African-American students who are graduating high school senior and have demonstrated academic excellence, concerned for their Black community and family, and a desire to continue their education.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.75
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • College:
    Be entering an accredited college or university
  • Ethnicity:
    African-American
  • Extracurricular:
    Be involved in school and community activities; Have completed at least 100 hours of documented community service

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Describe a community service organization and/or activity you have been involved in, and why. Also, discuss in your essay how this community service involvement has shaped who you are today, what this community service has taught you, and the impact your involvement in this community service had on the community.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (Letters from family members are not acceptable)
  • Other Materials:
    A Completed Scholarship Application; A recent photo (at least a 2x3 & no larger than 5x7); Verification of community service hours

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