African American Organizations Assist with Scholarships
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Summary: Several National, Regional and State Organizations are dedicated to the advancement and success of African American women. One way in which these organizations further their mission is by supporting educational opportunities through scholarships for women of African American descent.
There are many different scholarships that are tailored specifically for the African American woman. These scholarships include programs for the athlete, the exceptional student, or the truly dedicated person.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA for short, is one of the most dedicated associations for the promotion of female and minority scholarships in the sports field. The NCAA offers a scholarship known as the Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics. This scholarship can be awarded to any minority female that is attending school for a field related to sports.
The Black Women in Sports Foundation funds the Madeline Kountze Dugger-Kelly Scholarship, which can be awarded to African American women who are currently enrolled in college and have been active in undergraduate sports.
The Black Women in Sisterhood for Action (BISA) was founded in 1980 to promote strategies for education and career advancement of black women. Through their scholarships foundations, the BISA awards funds to black women with disadvantaged backgrounds who come from inner-city areas. Qualified candidates are judged based on their leadership skills, academic merit and career ambitions. Beyond providing financial assistance, BISA provides transportation, mentoring, tutoring, and counseling for its scholarship recipients.
The National Black Hook-up of Black Women, Inc, NHBW, seeks to raise the standard of the African American woman and their families by providing financial support and cultural influence. There are many different aspects of this incorporation, including health assistance, culture and art advancement. These scholarships are awarded to women who are in financial need and are attempting to attend college without the financial assistance of family or life partners.
The Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey (ABWL-NJ), founded in 1975, is a state-specific association that offers scholarships for women living in the New Jersey area. Eligible candidates are African American women who are currently pursuing a law degree. Applicants are evaluated based on their community service and financial need.
The ABWP, or Association of Black Women Physicians is an organization that was founded in 1982. This association attempts to improve the health of the African American community through public outreach programs. This association offers the Rebecca Lee, MD scholarship which assists African American students who either reside in Southern California or attend school there, studying medicine All recipients are awarded this scholarship based upon academic standings, financial need, and community service projects.
No matter what field of study the African American woman wishes to study, there are plenty of scholarships available to make that dream a reality.
