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 graduating in 2027
- 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.
- Students and Parents/Guardian(s)/Caregiver(s)will participate in a NCNW-BBR Panel Interview Selection Process
- Students will attend the Thriving Beyond the Tassel event, in which they will be introduced to your NCNW Mentor Team. The Thriving Beyond the Tassel event will be held on February 20th, 2027, from 11 am - 2 pm at the Deaconess Foundation (1000 N Vandeventer, St. Louis, MO, 63113)
- Students will participate in a Day of Service Event; location & time TBD.
- Students and Parents/Guardian(s)/Caregiver(s) will attend the Scholarship Banquet on April 3rd, 2027, from 11 - 2 pm—location TBD.
- 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
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 graduating in 2027
- 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.
- Students and Parents/Guardian(s)/Caregiver(s)will participate in a NCNW-BBR Panel Interview Selection Process
- Students will attend the Thriving Beyond the Tassel event, in which they will be introduced to your NCNW Mentor Team. The Thriving Beyond the Tassel event will be held on February 20th, 2027, from 11 am - 2 pm at the Deaconess Foundation (1000 N Vandeventer, St. Louis, MO, 63113)
- Students will participate in a Day of Service Event; location & time TBD.
- Students and Parents/Guardian(s)/Caregiver(s) will attend the Scholarship Banquet on April 3rd, 2027, from 11 - 2 pm—location TBD.
- 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