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Prince William, VA Chapter National Congress of Black Women (NCBW)
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Prince William, VA Chapter NCBWContact:
Prince William County, Virginia Chapter, NCBW, Inc.
Contact: Norma Fields, Acting Chairperson
Telephone: 703 819 2627
E Mail: fieldsx4@verizon.net
Address: Prince William Chapter, NCBW Inc.
P.O. Box 2047
Woodbridge, Virginia 22195
Upcoming event:
Women's History Luncheon and our scholarship.
Theme: "Knowing Your Value"
Date: March 17, 2012
Location: The Waterford at Springfield, 6715 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA 22150
Tickets are $50
Time: 11am-2pm
For additional information, please contact Donna V. Powell at 703-868-1301 or dvlp2@verizon.net
The National Congress of Black Women (NCBW) is the first organization with its primary mission as the empowerment of African-American women. We seek the achievement of this goal through the following activities: (1) identifying, selecting and acting as mentors to African-American women; (2) encouraging, without regard to party affiliation, the participation of African-American women in political activities; (3) encouraging African-American women to seek political office and encouraging the appointment of African-American women to positions at all levels of government; and (4) developing and advocating public policy positions at every level of government.
Since its establishment, the Prince William Chapter of the NCBW has supported the local achievement of the national agenda, conducted voter registration drives, held voter/candidate forums, conducted successful public information programs and participated in numerous civic activities.
Concurrent with our mission of empowering women, the Prince William Chapter is awarding one (1) one thousand, five hundred dollar ($1,500.00) scholarship to deserving college students and one (1) one thousand, five hundred dollar ($1,500.00) deserving high school student who meets the following standards of eligibility:
College Student:
· 2.5 cumulative grade point average
· Female
· Student enrolled in a 2 or 4-year Virginia college or university who has successfully
completed a minimum of two academic semesters; or three academic quarters
· Prince William County, Virginia Resident
· Registered voter
High School Senior:
· 2.5 cumulative grade point average
· Female
· Student enrolled in a Prince William County High school public or private
· Must be willing to interview with the scholarship panel
· Prince William County, Virginia Resident
Eligibility must be verified with copies of the following:
· 3" X 5" photograph
· Photocopy of student transcript/ declaration of major/minor (college student only)
· Photocopy of voter registration card (those who are 18 years and older)
· Expect to be interviewed by February 27, 2012
Applicants must complete and submit the attached questionnaire (may be photocopied as necessary), required essay and eligibility documents with a postmark dated no later than February 17, 2012.
Your assistance in disseminating this information to qualified students is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Gloria L. Yarbrough
Chair, Education and Training Committee
Questions concerning the scholarship may be directed to Gloria L. Yarbrough:
National Congress of Black Women, Inc.
Prince William Chapter
P.O. Box 2047
Woodbridge, VA 22195
Telephone (240) 377-1219
1gboyd@myway.com. More information to follow.
Since its establishment, the Prince William Chapter of the NCBW has supported the local achievement of the National Agenda, conducted voter registration drives, held voter/candidate forums and the College for Kids Programs.
NCBW is the first organization in our area with its primary mission as the empowerment of African -American women. We seek the achievement of this goal through the following activities: (1) identifying, selecting and acting as mentors to African-American women; (2) encouraging, without regard to party affiliation, participation in political activities;(3) offering training to familiarize African-American women with operating in the political arena;(4) encouraging African-American women to participate at all levels of government; (5) developing and advocating public policy positions at every level of government.
We look forward to having you become an active member of our outstanding organization in your local community.
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