BWEA Scholarship for African American HS Seniors in Philadelphia Due 3/25

Background: The Black Women’s Educational Alliance (BWEA) is seeking applications for their scholarship for college-bound seniors who meet the eligibility criteria listed below. BWEA is a non–profit organization which was established in 1976. The mission of their organization is to bring together women of diverse backgrounds to provide opportunities for women to grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking, support, and recognition.

Awards: A total of five scholarships will be awarded, four general scholarships and one designated for a student with a Certified IEP/Disability. While the exact award amount is unspecified, applicants can reach out to bweaphilachpt@gmail.com with any questions.

Eligibility:
• Be an African American female or male
• Be a Philadelphia resident
• Be a Philadelphia Public or Charter High School Senior
• Have a minimum High School GPA of 2.9 on a 4.0 scale
• Plan to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college/university
• Have participated in community service

How to Apply: Apply here by the March 25th deadline. Students are asked to submit:
• Completed application
• Two letters of recommendation from a teacher or educational administrator
• Essay
• Official High School Transcript w/GPA (copies will be accepted)
• Proof of college/university acceptance, if available (copies will be accepted)