YWCA Greater Cincinnati is offering the YWCA Greater Cincinnati Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship for the black women. Black female students attending a high school in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area demonstrating the ability to overcome adversity are invited to apply for the scholarship.
The purpose of the YWCA Greater Cincinnati Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship is to support black women. The mission of the scholarship is to empower women and eliminate discrimination. The scholarship aims to acknowledge black women who have been successful academically despite the hardships. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to women.
YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world and has been at the forefront of most of the pressing social movements for more than 150 years. The YWCA Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship was established in 1993 to provide financial assistance and support to an outstanding Black female Greater Cincinnati high school senior entering a post-secondary institution.
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Brief Description
Entrants may check into the given table for more details about the scholarship-
| Organization | YWCA Greater Cincinnati |
| Educational Level | High school |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | Undefined |
| City | Cincinnati |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | January 20, 2021 |
| Application Fees | Nil |
| Requirement | Application |
Who May be Eligible?
To be considered for the YWCA Greater Cincinnati Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship, the applicant must abide by the eligibility criteria-
- The applicant must be a Black female.
- The applicant must have a minimum academic average of “B” (3.0) from the most recent grading period.
- The applicant should be in the top 1/3 of her high school class. The applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to overcome adversity.
- The applicant must be attending a high school in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.
- Top three Scholarships will be awarded upon proof of enrollment at a post-secondary institution or college.
How to Apply?
To start the application process for YWCA Greater Cincinnati Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship, the applicant must first download the application and then fill in the form. The applicant must enter the required details, attach supporting documents and submit the application form via mail to YWCA Greater Cincinnati Development Department – MES Scholarship 898 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, via fax (513) 241-7231, or via email shelms@ywcacin.org.
Supporting documents
- Two essays
- Transcript or copy of ACT/SAT scores
- Two letters of recommendation
Benefits
The recognized scholars of the YWCA Greater Cincinnati Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship will receive benefits. The women scholars will get the opportunity to pursue higher education with various benefits provided by the scholarship. Women scholars will be able to represent themselves and achieve success.
Application Deadline
The due date for the YWCA Greater Cincinnati Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship is January 30, 2021. Applications submitted past the deadline will not be considered.
