NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS SCHOLARSHIP PROCEDURES for 2014-2015 AWARDS

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Student must be an active paid member of NABSW during the year of application in order to be eligible. Applicant MUS be an Undergraduate! "raduate! or #octoral level student during the 2$1%&2$1' academic school year. Student must submit a t)o to three page! double&spaced! type)ritten *statement of purpose+ letter. he follo)ing must be included, -rofessional .nterests /uture Social Wor0 Aspirations -revious Social Wor0 12periences 34olunteer and -rofessional5 6onors and Achievements 3Academic and 7ommunity Service5 8esearch .nterests )ithin the blac0 community 3Masters and #octoral Students5. Student must submit t)o letters of recommendations, One le er of re!o""en#$ %on "&' (e !o")le e# (* +e ' &#en ,' C+$) er A#-%'or of NABSW .or C+$) er Pre'%#en %f $ff%l%$ e# /% + $ !o""&n% * !+$) er01 and the other can be completed by a professor! field instructor! or a prestigious community&based leader. An official letter from the school registrar officer verifying that the student is attending and in 9good standing9 )ith the university or college and include the student:s dates of enrollment. An official! current! academic transcript from the school. /irst year MSW students must present their official undergraduate transcript if a current academic transcript is not yet available. A student may be eligible for both a tuition scholarship and a boo0 scholarship. Ple$'e No e2 F&ll T%"e S $ &' 12 &n% ' Un#er3r$#&$ e $n# 4 &n% ' 5r$#&$ e

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DEADLINE2 ALL APPLICATION 6ATERIALS 6UST BE POST6ARKED NO LATER THAN 7ANUAR8 911 2014: LATE APPLICATIONS /%ll no (e $!!e) e#: A))l%!$ %on "&' (e '&("% e# ele! ron%!$ll*: S&))or %n3 #o!&"en ' !$n (e for/$r#e# ele! ron%!$ll* o office-manager@nabsw.org OR '+o&l# (e "$%le# o NABSW Scholarships, National Association of Black Social Workers, 230 !artin "#ther $ing A%e. S.&. Washington, '.(. 20020: S &#en ' $re re')on'%(le for en'&r%n3 +$ $ll of +e re;&%re# "$ er%$l' $rr%-e on %"e: Scholarship recognition will be given at the National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc. Annual Conference in April. Verification of current, active student enroll ent status ust be provided prior to receiving scholarship onies in !all "#$%. )pon %erification, the #ni%ersit* or college +ffice of ,inancial Ai- will -istrib#te t#ition scholarship f#n-s on behalf of NABSW an- book scholarships will be -istrib#te- -irectl* to the awar- winner.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA for 2014-2015 AWARDS THE CENIE <7O6O= WILLIA6S TUITION SCHOLARSHIP - 325 A)ards of ?2!$$$ 7enie *@omo+ Williams! @r. )as the first elected -resident of the National Association of Blac0 Social Wor0ers. 6e )as elected -resident of the Ne) Aor0 7ity Association of Blac0 Social Wor0ers in 1B;B and developed many community programs that brought positive changes in the Ne) Aor0 community! and built the Ne) Aor0 7ity 7hapter into the organiCation:s largest chapter. When elected to the -residency of the National Association of Blac0 Social Wor0ers in 1B<$! Williams: put forth tremendous efforts to develop and organiCe ne) chapters! both nationally and internationally. .n 1B<%! 7enie )as appointed first 12ecutive #irector of the National Association of Blac0 Social Wor0ers. As director! he continued his )or0 )ith the international affiliates )hich resulted in the development of the National Association of Blac0 Social Wor0ers .nternational 1ducation 7onference. Until the time of departure in 1B=(! 7enie never gave up fighting for Dustice. 6is passion to serve can only be surpassed by his love for African people every)here. S76EFA8S6.- 78. 18.A Student must have a 2.' "rade -oint Average on a %.$ scale Student must be an African American and demonstrate community service Student must e2press research interest in the blac0 community Student must be enrolled for full&time study at an accredited United States social )or0 program in the semester that the a)ard )ill be granted. SELENA DANETTE BROWN BOOK SCHOLARSHIP & 3%5 A)ard of ?2'$ Selena Bro)n )as a social )or0 student at the University of Michigan. She had )or0ed hard to attend school and )as 0illed in #etroit by a family member. Selena )as very active in NABSW and highly thought of by students and members of the Association. S76EFA8S6.- 78. 18.A Student must have a 2.' "rade -oint Average on a %.$ scale Student must be an African American and demonstrate community service Student must e2press research interest in the blac0 community Student must be enrolled for full&time study at an accredited United States social )or0 program in the semester that the a)ard )ill be granted.

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STELLA 6: BROWNE BOOK SCHOLARSHIP - 315 A)ard of ?2'$.$$ Stella M. Bro)ne )as a -ioneer of the National Association of Blac0 Social Wor0ers. She Doined the Atlanta 7hapter of NABSW in 1B<2 and served as Steering 7ommittee 8epresentative. Stella )as a dedicated and faithful member of NABSW and volunteered her service and time unselfishly to improve condition in the Blac0 community. She traveled the )orld e2tensively )hile developing alliances )ith other social )or0ers and establishing catalyst for social change. Stella M. Bro)ne )as dedicated to empo)ering others through education and mentorship. he Stella M. Bro)ne Boo0 Scholarship has been established to continue her legacy by assisting students to achieve their educational and career goals. S76EFA8S6.- 78. 18.A Student must have a 2.' "rade -oint Average on a %.$ scale Student must be an African American and demonstrate community service Student must e2press research interest in the blac0 community Student must be enrolled for full&time study at an accredited United States social )or0 program in the semester that the a)ard )ill be granted. THE 5U8NN FA6IL8 FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP & 315 A)ard of ?2'$ he "uynn /amily /oundation promotes social change! )hich contributes to a more Dust and peaceful )orld. hrough its scholarship program! the /oundation supports the efforts of African American students )ho plan to )or0 in the field of social )or0. he /oundation:s focus is to e2pand 0no)ledge! to clarify values and critical choices! and to nurture creative e2pression to help shape public policy. En the macro level! the /oundation see0s to develop leaders! to strengthen and engage citiCens and institutions! and to build communities through the establishment of partnerships. S76EFA8S6.- 78. 18.A Student must have a (.$ "rade -oint Average on a %.$ scale. Student must be an African American. Student must perform %$ hours of community service in an under&served African& American community. Student must e2press research interest in the blac0 community. Student must be enrolled for full&time study at an accredited United States social )or0 program in the semester that the a)ard )ill be granted

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DR: THERESA L: ROBERTS BOOK SCHOLARSHIP - 315 A)ard of ?2'$.$$ #r. heresa F. 8oberts is a /ounder and 7harter Member of the 7entral .ndiana 7hapter! .nc. of the National Association of Blac0 Social Wor0ers. She has been a proud member of NABSW since 1B=1! having Doined various chapters until 7entral .ndiana )as chartered in1B='. #r. 8oberts! )ho is a current member of their Board of #irectors! has the distinction of having held every office in her 7hapter. #r. 8oberts: leadership and volunteerism in NABSW have been e2emplary G her members refer to her as *the glue+ of the 7hapter. She has dedicated her resources! e2pertise! and time to empo)ering! unifying! and mentoring social )or0ers of African descent *by any means necessary+. .n 1BB=! the 7.7 established the #r. heresa F. 8oberts -roclamation and Annual Fegacy A)ard Named in her honor. She also received the NABSW National #istinguished Service A)ard in 2$$B for her pioneering contributions. his Boo0 Scholarship has been established to continue #r. 8oberts: legacy of academic e2cellence! professional achievements! and community service as an African 7entered Social Wor0er. S76EFA8S6.- 78. 18.A Student must have a (.$ "rade -oint Average on a %.$ scale Student must be an African American>African descent Student must demonstrate academic e2cellence! leadership! and community service in the Blac0 community Student must demonstrate commitment to African 7entered Social Wor0 Student must be enrolled as a graduate student for full&time study at an accredited United States social )or0 program in the semester that the a)ard )ill be granted. E66A AND 6ELOID AL5OOD UNDER5RADUATE SCHOLARSHIP - 315 A)ard of ?1$$$ 7arl Algood established the 1mma and Meloid Algood Undergraduate Student Scholarship to honor his parents for their unselfish dedication to helping people in need. heir )or0 )ith the poor! even though they lac0ed formal training! left an indelible impression upon him. his led to his choice of social )or0 as a career. 7onseHuently! Mr. Algood! partners )ith NABSW in providing an annual scholarship to a deserving social )or0 student )ho )ill use the training to )or0 )ith the less fortunate in our communities. S76EFA8S6.- 78. 18.A Student must have a 2.' "rade -oint Average on a %.$ scale Student must be an African American and demonstrate community service Student must e2press research interest in the blac0 community Student must be enrolled for full&time study at an accredited United States BA761FE8S E/ SE7.AF WE8I program in the semester that the a)ard )ill be granted

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DR: 7O8CE BECKETT 5RADUATE STUDENT TUITON SCHOLARSHIP & 315 A)ard of ?1$$$ #r. @oyce Bec0ett! a member of the 8ichmond! 4irginia 7hapter of ABSW! funded the #r. @oyce Bec0ett Scholarship to help African American graduate students )ho plan to provide needed social )or0 interventions )ith African Americans. his annual scholarship is a means of giving bac0 to the African American community. his scholarship is intended to help a student complete graduate )or0 and develop professional s0ills and talents to )or0 in the African American community. S76EFA8S6.- 78. 18.A Student must have a 2.' "rade -oint Average on a %.$ scale Student must be an African American and demonstrate community service Student must e2press research interest in the blac0 community Student must be enrolled for full&time study at an accredited United States MAS 18S E/ SE7.AF WE8I program in the semester that the a)ard )ill be granted

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OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS CO66UNIT8 LEADERSHIP TUITION SCHOLARSHIP & 315 A)ard of ?1$$$ he Effice of Student Affairs )ould li0e to recogniCe an individual )ho has ta0en e2cellent strides in representing the 7ode of 1thics of the NABSW as )ell as those of the social )or0 profession. his student must demonstrate e2emplary leadership abilities )hile actively )or0ing )ithin the African&American community and embody characteristics that represent the theme of the 2$12&2$1( Effice of Student Affairs administration! *.n the spirit of Iuumba, Students using innovative and creative energies to increase collective responsibility+. S76EFA8S6.- 78. 18.A Student must have a (.$ "rade -oint Average on a %.$ scale Student must be an active member of the National Association of Blac0 Social Wor0ers Must actively participate in voluntary community service and be able to provide )ritten documentation of volunteer )or0 3i.e.J letter from agency! statement of voluntary hours! etc.5 Student must e2press research interest in the blac0 community Student must be enrolled for at least half&time status at an accredited United States Associate! Bachelor! Master or -h# program of 'o!%$l /or>1 'o!%olo3*1 or o +er +&"$n 'er-%!e' related field in the semester that the a)ard )ill be granted. Student must have an additional letter of recommendation from a prestigious community leader! )hich highlights student:s volunteer )or0 and leadership efforts and impact )ithin the African American community.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECKLIST for 2014-2015 SELECT SCHOLARSHIP.S0 FOR WHICH 8OU ?UALIF82 KKKKKKKKKK7enie *@omo+ Williams uition Scholarship 3?2$$$5 KKKKKKKKKKSelena Bro)n Boo0 Scholarship 3?2'$5 KKKKKKKKKK"uynn /amily Scholarship 3?2'$5 KKKKKKKKKKStella M. Bro)ne Boo0 Scholarship 3?2'$5 KKKKKKKKKK1mma and Meloid Algood uition Scholarship 3?1$$$5 KKKKKKKKKK#r. @oyce Bec0ett Scholarship 3?1$$$5 KKKKKKKKKK#r. heresa F. 8oberts Boo0 Scholarship 3?2'$5 KKKKKKKKKKESA 7ommunity Feadership uition Scholarship 3?1$$$5 APPLICANT NA6E2 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ CURRENT COLLE5EAUNIBERSIT82 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ECPECTED 5RADUATION DATE2 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ COLLE5EAUNIBERSIT8 ATTENDIN5 %n 2014-20152@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ NABSW CHAPTER AFFILIATION2 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

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